This was a long time coming.
It was officially announced that the legendary rap group NWA will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year — and was likely buoyed by the success of the film, Straight Outta Compton​, which dominated the box office.
The group actually appeared on the ballot four times before getting the nod.
“This means that the group’s mark is solidified,” Ice Cube told Rolling Stone. Cube also revealed in the interview that he wants to get Dr. Dre, MC Ren​, and DJ Yella all back together for the induction ceremony performance in April. “I think Snoop might do an honorary Eazy. I can’t speak for him, but we’ll ask him. We’ll probably ask a few people,” Cube said.
The wait is over! Meet the #RockHall2016 Inductees: @cheaptrick, @chicagotheband, @_DeepPurple, @SMBofficial + #NWA! pic.twitter.com/50Lg8xnpKt
— Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) December 17, 2015
Deep Purple​, Chicago, Cheap Trick, and Steve Miller were also chosen for the class of 2016. The induction ceremony will take place at Barclays Center on April 8 and then broadcasted on HBO later in the spring.
