Overview
- Outkast appeared together for their induction, but only Big Boi performed a hits medley with guests including Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Janelle Monáe, JID, Killer Mike and Sleepy Brown as André 3000 did not join the performance.
- Cyndi Lauper was inducted by Chappell Roan and performed “True Colors,” then teamed with Raye on “Time After Time” and with Avril Lavigne and Salt‑N‑Pepa for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
- Salt‑N‑Pepa received the Musical Influence Award, delivered a medley with En Vogue, and Cheryl “Salt” James said the group is fighting to reclaim its master recordings from Universal Music Group and that much of their music is unavailable on streaming platforms.
- Soundgarden were inducted by Jim Carrey, with the band joined by Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile onstage, and Chris Cornell’s daughters Lily and Toni paying tribute, including a performance of “Fell on Black Days.”
- Iggy Pop inducted the White Stripes as Twenty One Pilots performed “Seven Nation Army” and Olivia Rodrigo with Feist covered “We’re Going to Be Friends,” while notable absences included Meg White, Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers and Chubby Checker.