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Missy Elliott Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023

Chaka Khan, Missy Elliott, The Spinners & DJ Kool Herc & George Michael Were Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

On: November 9, 2023

Missy Elliott, DJ Kool Herc, The Spinners, Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Don Cornelius were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Elliott is the first female rapper to have the honor. Queen Latifah introduced Elliott before she performed a medley of her hits onstage at the BarclaysContinue Reading

Missy Elliott, George Michael, The Spinners, Chaka Khan& Kool DJ Herc To Be Inducted Into Rock Hall Of Fame

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By: blakcitrus

On: May 3, 2023

Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, DJ Kool Herc, George Michael, The Spinners and Don Cornelius are 2023 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The new class was announced today on the Rock Hall’s website. Herc will receive the Musical Influence Award and Khan gets the Musical Excellence Award.Continue Reading

Media Questions Of The Week

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By: blakcitrus

On: February 5, 2011

1. Now that Talib Kweli has released Gutter Rainbows without being signed to a label, wouldn’t it be nice for him to write a book or pamphlet on how to be a successful independent artist? 2. Isn’t it a shame that DJ Kool Herc would need to ask the publicContinue Reading