The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony was a celebration of legacy, innovation, and undeniable impact.

Salt-N-Pepa lit up the stage with hits like “Shoop” and “Let’s Talk About Sex,” rocking matching leather jackets.

DJ Spinderella made history as the first female DJ ever inducted, telling the crowd, “I carry every female DJ who ever dared to dream. Every woman who touched a turntable and said, ‘I can do that, too.’ This is ours,” she said. “Respect the DJ!”

OutKast’s induction, led by Donald Glover, was a highlight of the night. “You don’t have to scream, you don’t have to yell,” Glover said. “You just have to be undeniable. There is no Childish Gambino without you. There is no South without you.”

André 3000 reflected on their journey from Atlanta’s small rooms to the world stage: “It’s a lot more than just the notes or the instruments that you playing. It’s everybody that’s around you — it’s family.” Big Boi followed with gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Dre, for always pushing me to be my best.”

A star-studded tribute featuring Tyler, the Creator, Janelle Monáe, Doja Cat, JID, and Killer Mike brought the crowd to its feet with “Ms. Jackson,” “Hey Ya,” and “B.O.B.”

Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes were also among this year’s inductees, rounding out a lineup that celebrated both innovation and legacy.