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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go's, more icons inducted

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This year ’ s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held for the first time at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the 20,000-seat home of the NBA ’ s Cleveland Cavaliers and a venue familiar to Jay-Z and Foo Fighters, who have played shows in the arena. It was a return to normalcy for the event, which was forced to go virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday night, Jay-Z added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — Hall of Famer. The self-proclaimed “ greatest rapper alive ” was inducted as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included Foo Fighters , Carole King , Tina Turner , The Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren . Scroll through for some of the best moments of the night.
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held for the first time at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the 20,000-seat home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and a venue familiar to Jay-Z and Foo Fighters, who have played shows in the arena. It was a return to normalcy for the event, which was forced to go virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

On Saturday night, Jay-Z added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — Hall of Famer. The self-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” was inducted as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren.

Scroll through for some of the best moments of the night.
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Following a video introduction that included former President Barack Obama, LeBron James and David Letterman, Jay-Z was inducted by comedian Dave Chappelle , who praised him for being an inspiration. “ He rhymed a recipe for survival, ” Chappelle said. “ He embodies what the potential of our lives can be and what success can be.
Following a video introduction that included former President Barack Obama, LeBron James and David Letterman, Jay-Z was inducted by comedian Dave Chappelle, who praised him for being an inspiration.
“He rhymed a recipe for survival,” Chappelle said. “He embodies what the potential of our lives can be and what success can be.
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LL Cool J was joined on stage by Eminem and Jennifer Lopez for a powerful career-spanning performance.
LL Cool J was joined on stage by Eminem and Jennifer Lopez for a powerful career-spanning performance.
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The two performed " All I Have. "
The two performed "All I Have."
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Swift opened the show with one of Carole King ’ s best-known songs, “ Will You Love Me Tomorrow, ” which appeared on “ Tapestry ” her seminal 1971 album — a soundtrack for a generation.
Swift opened the show with one of Carole King’s best-known songs, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” which appeared on “Tapestry” her seminal 1971 album — a soundtrack for a generation.
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Swift gave a moving, heartfelt induction speech for one of her musical idols. “ I can ’ t remember a time when I didn ’ t know Carole King ’ s music, ” Swift said, saying her parents taught her several important lessons as a child, with one of the most important being “ that Carole King is the greatest songwriter of all time.
Swift gave a moving, heartfelt induction speech for one of her musical idols. “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know Carole King’s music,” Swift said, saying her parents taught her several important lessons as a child, with one of the most important being “that Carole King is the greatest songwriter of all time.
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King thanked Swift “ for carrying the torch forward. ”
King thanked Swift “for carrying the torch forward.”
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Christina Aguilera performed during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
Christina Aguilera performed during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
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(L-R) Lionel Ritchie inducted Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
(L-R) Lionel Ritchieinducted Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Paul McCartney , presenter for the Foo Fighters , spoke during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Paul McCartney, presenter for the Foo Fighters, spoke during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 
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McCartney and Dave Grohl performed The Beatles ' " Get Back " during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
McCartney and Dave Grohl performed The Beatles' "Get Back" during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 
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(L-R) Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Grohl, Rami Jaffee and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters were inducted onstage by McCartney during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.
(L-R) Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Grohl, Rami Jaffee and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters were inducted onstage by McCartney during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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Chappelle and Grohl shared a hug onstage.
Chappelle and Grohl shared a hug onstage.
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The Go-Go ' s hugged their presenter, actress Drew Barrymore , after she inducted them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Go-Go's hugged their presenter, actress Drew Barrymore, after she inducted them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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The Go-Go ' s performed.
The Go-Go's performed.
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Brandi Carlile performed onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Oct. 30.
Brandi Carlileperformed onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Oct. 30.
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(L-R) Phil Hanseroth, Carlile, center, and Tim Hanseroth performed onstage.
(L-R) Phil Hanseroth, Carlile, center, and Tim Hanseroth performed onstage.
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Mickey Guyton performed.
Mickey Guyton performed.
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Keith Urban performed.
Keith Urban performed.
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Angela Bassett answered a question in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
Angela Bassett answered a question in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
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Gary Clark Jr. performed.
Gary Clark Jr. performed.
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H.E.R. attended the 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
H.E.R. attended the 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
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LL Cool J and Jay-Z.
LL Cool J and Jay-Z.
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Questlove speaks in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
Questlove speaks in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
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LL Cool J poses in the press room following his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
LL Cool J poses in the press room following his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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LL Cool J answers a question in the press room.
LL Cool J answers a question in the press room.
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