Eric B. & Rakim are very pleased with the 2024 Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame inductees … regardless of the actual fact they did not personally make the lower.
The pioneering hip hop duo was on the poll for this 12 months’s induction, however got here up quick within the ultimate vote. As a substitute, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Referred to as Quest will likely be coming into the Corridor.
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Nonetheless, the 2 legends need it to be clear there are not any arduous emotions on their half, as they’re fortunately congratulating their friends who will likely be inducted.
Eric B & Rakim inform TMZ Hip Hop … “Congratulations to the diverse group of artists inducted into the Rock Hall this year. Seeing Tribe and Mary on the list besides Cher, Ozzy, Kool and the Gang and all of the other icons shows how inclusive the institution has become.”
Although, Eric B. and Rakim are nonetheless eyeing the respect for themselves sooner or later. They add … “Keep voting … we’ll join you soon!”
Eric B. & Rakim rose to fame throughout rap’s golden age within the ’80s and ’90s, releasing 4 profitable albums — “Paid in Full,” “Follow the Leader,” “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em,” and “Don’t Sweat the Technique.”
The duo was named on the nominations record alongside a various group of performers, and so far as the acts that did not get on this 12 months, they’re in glorious firm — Mariah Carey, Jane’s Habit, Sade, Sinead O’Connor, Oasis and Lenny Kravitz will all have to attend for an additional probability to affix the Corridor of Fame social gathering.
Eric B. & Rakim have been beforehand nominated for the Corridor of Fame in 2012. So, it is totally doubtless they will rating one other nomination sooner or later.
