Every year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors artists whose contributions to music are undeniable. On Sunday, the Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductee class , and it includes several Black artists whose work continues to influence music today. Read on for who made the cut and everything you need to know about the induction ceremony later this year. OutKast, Salt-N-Pepa and Chubby Checker to be inducted into the Hall of Fame The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s performer category celebrates “artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock & roll,” and this year, boundary-pushing rap group OutKast and legendary 1960s “The Twist” singer Chubby Checker both made its list of inductees. Rap group Salt-N-Pepa will be honored with the Hall of Fame’s coveted Musical Influence Award. This category highlights “artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.”...