The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominates Tupac
October 24, 2016
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame makes way for the exciting new 2017 nominees and Lugo wants to know, “Why is Tupac being nominated?”. This year a total of nineteen artists were nominated including Tupac Shakur a surprise first time nominee who was also eligible. Nominees this year fall into the genres of Post-Punk, Hip-Hop, Punk, Folk, Funk, Electric Music and Classic Rock.
To be eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it needs to be 25 years after the release of the artists’ first record and the artist must have demonstrated “unquestionable musical excellence and talent.” For the 2016 nominees they must have released their first album no later than 1991, and this year Tupac reached that criteria with the release of his very first album “2Pacalyspse Now” from 1991. Tupac continues to influence the music that many people including Don Lugo students enjoy today because he was an artist who was able to weave “philosophy and literature out of words”.
When people think of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame they think of “Rock and Roll” the genre. However, to many “Rock and Roll” is more than just a genre it is also a concept and that is exactly why Tupac Shakur is being nominated for a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he symbolizes “Rock and Roll” and everything it stands for. Carolyn Tellez, a student from Don Lugo says, “I like to listen to Hip-Hop and I have seen Tupac’s influence in the genre, but hearing that Tupac is nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is amazing because it shows how influential he is and not just in Hip-Hop and I think that makes him pretty rock and roll.”
The entire nomination process is open to public, all voters are able to cast their votes until Dec. 5. The inductees will be announced later that month. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee ceremony will be taking place in April, all official dates are soon to be announced.
Andrew lopez • Oct 28, 2016 at 9:52 AM
He was a great rapper and he influenced a lot of people of what he says in his verses . he put the rap game to a whole another level.
Marvn Shlaimon • Oct 28, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Tupac has influenced most of the greatest rappers today, he deserves to be in the “rock and roll hall of fame,”and who doesn’t like Tupac he is a legend
Chris torres • Oct 28, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Tupac was such a great artist and he deserves to be in the “rock and roll hall of fame ” he was just a great rapper that everyone of all types of music listen to and he influences a lot of people .
Manny • Oct 28, 2016 at 8:58 AM
tupac was a tremendous artist and one of the greatest rappers of all time who still has an impact today years after his death
Oscar mejia • Oct 28, 2016 at 8:38 AM
He has influenced many people & it just amazing how much of an impact he has made to the music industry .