BODY HAT WEEKLY Podcast, ep. 11.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage Field House on October 19. On Wednesday (September 25), the Rock Hall rolled out its first batch of performers and presenters, which includes actress Julia Roberts, Dr. Dre, Jelly Roll, James Taylor and Dua Lipa. 

They also confirmed Busta Rhymes, Chuck D, Demi Lovato, Ella Mai, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lucky Daye, Mac McAnally, Method Man, Roger Daltrey, Sammy Hagar, Slash and The Roots.

Par for the course, this year's class boasts a wide variety of artists: Peter Frampton, Mary J. Blige, Cher, the Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Kool &amp; the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest in the performers category, along with Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton for Musical Influence and Jimmy Buffett, the MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield for Musical Excellence. 

Last year's ceremony was held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and saw a surprise performance by Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, who performed inductee Link Wray's "Rumble." Fellow Rock Hall inductees Chuck D and Flavor Flav were also in the building to further celebrate Hip Hop 50. 

Read more about the Rock Hall inductees <a href="https://rockhall.com/">here</a>.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage Field House on October 19. On Wednesday (September 25), the Rock Hall rolled out its first batch of performers and presenters, which includes actress Julia Roberts, Dr. Dre, Jelly Roll, James Taylor and Dua...

Rock Hall Induction Announces Appearances By Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, Chuck D & Method Man

Chino XL's family has revealed the veteran Bronx-bred rapper died of suicide. As they explained in a statement, "With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life. It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth. Dad would hope that this news may help someone else stay alive.”

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office lists his official cause of death as asphyxia as a result of ligature hanging. Chino XL died on July 28 at the age of 50. According to several close friends and family, Chino XL battled depression throughout his life. In 2020, he was diagnosed with congenital heart failure.

Chino XL is survived by five children, five grandchildren, his mother and former partner.

Chino XL's family has revealed the veteran Bronx-bred rapper died of suicide. As they explained in a statement, "With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life. It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in ho...

Chino XL's Cause Of Death Revealed

Roxanne Shanté was honored with the Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award in Las Vegas Nevada earlier this week alongside Grandmaster Caz and Kool Moe Dee.

Sponsored by the Paid In Full Foundation, founded by Ben and Felicia Horowitz in 2022, the awards carried on the organization's mission of rewarding "transformational Hip-Hop artists who have not received economic rewards proportional to their exceptional contributions to art and culture." 

The Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award includes a financial stipend for the recipients in an effort to "empower the artists to further their creative and artistic endeavors.”

The Paid In Full Foundation shared a clip of Shanté accepting the award as Doug E. Fresh performed into the mic. The caption read: "One word: EPIC. Last night, Roxanne Shante closed out the @PaidInFullFoundation Hip Hop Grandmaster Gala with a surprise freestyle that took us all back! As Doug E. Fresh laid down the beat, Roxanne brought the house down, reminding us all why she’s a legend in the game. 

"Moments like these are what the Hip Hop Grandmaster Gala is all about—celebrating the pioneers who paved the way and continue to inspire generations. Roxanne and Doug E. Fresh delivered a legendary moment we’ll never forget." 

Nas, who was also in attendance and part of the Paid In Full Foundation's Advisory Board, shared several photos of the event to Instagram. He wrote: The 2nd @paidinfullfoundation Grand Master Awards Congratulates pioneers Roxanne Shante, Grand Master Caz and Kool Moe Dee! These innovators were at times uncredited , slept on and if not for them there would be no us in Hip Hop. They changed the World. We thank you. Thanks to The Horowitz’s, and many other’s who helped make this possible." 

The honorees for the inaugural Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards were Rakim and Geto Boys' Scarface. Read more about the Paid In Full Foundation <a href="https://paidinfullfoundation.org/about/">here</a>.

Roxanne Shanté was honored with the Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award in Las Vegas Nevada earlier this week alongside Grandmaster Caz and Kool Moe Dee.

Sponsored by the Paid In Full Foundation, founded by Ben and Felicia Horowitz in 2022, the awards carried on the organization's mission of rewarding "trans...

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