MC Lyte

Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. On Monday night (April 13), the 2026 inductees were announced on an episode of American Idol. The esteemed hip-hop group Wu-Tang will receive the honor in the Performer Category while solo MCs Latifah and Lyte will receive the Early Influence Award. Famed p... Read Mo

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