Donald Glover gave a particular introduction to Atlanta rap pioneers OutKast throughout their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
For the efficiency half of the long-lasting Southern duo’s induction, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, J.I.D. and Janelle Monae took the stage alongside Big Boi to play a medley of the group’s largest hits, together with “Ms. Jackson,” “B.O.B – Bombs Over Baghdad,” and “Hey Ya.”
It was introduced earlier this yr that the previous duo, comprised of members André 3000 and Big Boi, could be inducted into the 2025 Rock Hall class together with Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and extra.
GAS commemorated OutKast’s entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with official OutKast GAS Trading Cards out there on Complex.
OutKast launched six studio albums beginning in 1994 with Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, adopted by ANSWER in 1996 and Aquemini in 1998.
Their final album was the 2006 Idlewild soundtrack, and the duo has had a handful of stay reunions within the final decade. This yr marks the twenty fifth anniversary of their landmark album, Stankonia.
While Big Boi has steadily launched solo and collaborative albums since 2010, André has contributed occasional rap verses on albums for the likes of Kanye West and A Tribe Called Quest. He launched his debut instrumental album, New Blue Sunin 2023.
The full Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is obtainable to stream on Disney+.