News of March 26, 2017
Snoop Dogg to Induct Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Snoop Dogg inducts Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Rolling Stone confirmed the speech on March 26, 2017; the tribute lineup was still open.
On March 26, 2017, it was confirmed who would induct Tupac at the ceremony on April 7 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn: Snoop Dogg, Tupac’s labelmate at Death Row Records. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had already voted Tupac into its Class of 2017 on December 20, 2016, alongside Pearl Jam, Journey, Yes, Joan Baez, and Electric Light Orchestra. Rolling Stone confirmed the report, which had first appeared on TMZ.
A Performance with Dr. Dre Is Not Yet Confirmed
According to TMZ, Snoop and possibly Dr. Dre were to perform in a three-song medley, including California Love. Rolling Stone and Billboard wrote that the lineup was not yet set.
Sixth Rap Act in the Hall of Fame
Tupac was the sixth rap act in the Hall of Fame, following Run-D.M.C., Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, and N.W.A. Snoop had recorded the song “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” with him. For the ceremony, see induction on April 7.