The eclectic list of 17 contenders spans rap, metal, Britpop, and R&B, with ten first-time nominees making the cut.
The ceremony takes place this November.
As per Chairman John Sykes.
The ceremony is set to take place this October.
Elliott is nominated in her first year of eligibility.
The producer and rapper’s longtime friend and collaborator always “knew that his gifts were undeniable.”
Stating that the rapper’s music is just “as hard hitting and straight ahead as any metal song.”
Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics and Carly Simon also get inducted.
The Rock Hall’s inductees will be announced this May.
The rapper’s inner circle reflects on his legacy since 1996.
Alongside music legends Tina Turner, Foo Fighters and others.
Reportedly the hall’s most gender-inclusive ballot in history.