On Saturday (October 19), A Tribe Called Quest will join the ranks of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 2024 induction ceremony in Cleveland. And for a group that emerged as part of the Native Tongues collective, which valued communal creativity over all-conquering competition, it's only fitting that they're not alone.
The group's surviving members (Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi White; Phife Dawg died in 2016 at age 45) will be joined in their performance by Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Common and Spliff . Star.
Rhymes' inclusion is a no-brainer: Busta's chest-rattling verse on Tribe's 1992 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Scenario” helped launch his career. Likewise, Q-Tip and Phife Dawg's appearance on De La Soul's 1989 posse cut “Buddy (Native Tongues Remix)” helped boost their profile ahead of their debut. Also featured on this classic remix? Queen Latifah, a core force in the Native Tongues collective.
In addition to ATCQ being a clear inspiration for The Roots' brooding, Afrocentric rhymes and jazzy rhythms, drummer Questlove chose his name as a tribute to the pioneering group — plus, Q-Tip guested on the 1996 album Illadelph Halflife. Tip also appeared on Common's 1997 album One day everything will make senseand Common returned the favor on a track from their 2004 album Abstract, Open. As for Spliff Star, he's known as one of hip-hop's most energetic hype men and has performed “Scenario” on stage with Rhymes and Q-Tip. Do you have all these?
A Tribe Called Quest enters the Rock Hall on its third nomination. Along with Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang and Ozzy Osbourne, they make up the Rock Hall's Class of 2024 in the artist category.
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will air live on Disney+ on October 19 at 7 p.m. ET. An edited primetime special featuring highlights will air on ABC on January 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
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