These Black Music Figures Are 2023 Rock and Roll Hall Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is home to legends from past decades that left their mark on not just rock culture, but music culture. Every year new artists, musicians, and bands are inducted into the Hall of Fame for the historical music they created for the world. Today, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has made their announcement of who will be joining the list, and some credible black artists are among them.

Keep reading to see who!

1. Missy Elliott

When it comes to Missy Elliott, we all can name a hit. She’s a songwriter, producer, and label executive who helped shape the culture in the late ’90s and 2000s. Missy was ahead of her time with her creative music videos and her unique, complex, custom costumes. She managed to be a songwriter, and start her own label all before achieving the status of being a platinum solo artist and a legend.

2. A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest shifted hip hop in the late 80s and 90s with their expressive thoughts and brilliance. They spoke positivity into the culture and expanded the genre with their creativity. 

3. The (Detroit) Spinners

The Spinners or Detroit Spinners made history in the R&B and Soul genre in the 60s and 70s. They continue to tour today with Henry Fambrough being the last remaining original member. 

 

• Simone Biles Is Absolutely Spiraling Over The Ridiculous Cost Of Her Red Carpet Glam Squad And Honestly, Same - Page 3
• Ted Lasso Preps Fourth Season, Drops Teaser & Release Date - Page 3
• She Has Her People: Black Women Rally Hard for Megan Thee Stallion After Clay Thompson Split - Page 3
• Third Man Admits Guilt In Connection To Jam Master Jay's Murder - Page 3
• ‘Michael’ Breaks Records With $200M+ Global Debut - Page 3
• Red Carpet Rundown: Black Hollywood Showed Up And Showed Out For Joe Turner’s Come And Gone Opening Night - Page 3
• Megan Thee Stallion Says Klay Thompson Cheated On Her - Page 3
• Lover Girl Gone: Megan Thee Stallion Savagely Outs ‘Cheating’ Klay Thompson, Says Sinister Splash Brother Was ‘Unsure He Could Be Monogamous’ - Page 3
• Nicki Minaj To Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner - Page 3
• D4vd Had Child Pornography On Phone According To Prosecutors - Page 3