The Highly influential Hip-Hop Group NWA received one of music's top honors last week. They were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was a very important event due to the fact that there was much criticism and backlash from many who think Rap Artists should not be inducted into the Rock Hall. NWA was notorious for their controversial and often inflammatory lyrics regarding life in the Streets, Police/ Community relations, and anti establishment agendas. Artists are eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first single. After three previous nominations, NWA is officially the fifth Hip Hop act to receive this honor. They join the ranks of great acts such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run D.M. C. , Beastie Boys and Public Enemy. Rapper Kendrick Lamar presented the Quintet with the award at the ceremony , and Original Member Ice Cube had a few choice words for the critics...
"Rock and roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and in life," he said.
"We have come a long way from being so hated in the industry to making it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Are we rock and roll? You're damn right we're rock and roll." - Ice Cube
The Question Remains.... Should Rap Artist seek to be included into these Programs where they are often unwelcome? Let Us Know your thoughts in the Comments Below.
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