Overview
- The duo was officially enshrined on Nov. 8 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, marking a milestone for Southern hip-hop.
- Donald Glover inducted the group, saying Outkast redefined the South and helped make Atlanta a music capital.
- André 3000 delivered emotional remarks, saying “Great things start in little rooms,” a nod to Jack White’s comment and the White Stripes’ “Little Room.”
- Outkast did not perform together; Big Boi took the stage for “Rosa Parks” with JID, Killer Mike and Sleepy Brown, while Janelle Monáe, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat covered signature hits.
- The Rock Hall praised Outkast as “relentlessly innovative,” and its Cleveland museum added André 3000’s green “Hey Ya!” outfit to a permanent display.