On Saturday (Oct. 19), A Tribe Called Quest will join the ranks of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 2024 induction ceremony in Cleveland. And for a group who rose to prominence as part of the Native Tongues collective, which valued communal creativity over winner-takes-all competition, it’s fitting that they won’t be alone.
The surviving members of the group (Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi White; Phife Dawg died in 2016 at age 45) will be honored by performances from Busta Rhymes, The Roots, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Common and Spliff Star.
Rhymes’ inclusion is a no-brainer: Busta’s chest-rattling verse on Tribe’s 1992 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Scenario” helped launch his career. Similarly, Q-Tip and Phife Dawg’s appearance on De La Soul’s 1989 posse cut “Buddy (Native Tongues Remix)” helped boost their pre-debut album profile. Also featured on that classic remix? Queen Latifah, a key force in the Native Tongues collective.
Aside from ATCQ being a clear inspiration for The Roots’ thoughtful, Afrocentric rhymes and jazz-inflected rhythms, drummer Questlove chose his name as an homage to the trailblazing group — plus, Q-Tip guested on their 1996 album Illadelph Halflife. Tip also featured on Common’s 1997 album One Day It’ll All Make Sense, and Common returned the favor on a track from the Abstract’s shelved 2004 album, Open. As for Spliff Star, he’s known as one of hip-hop’s most energetic hype men and has performed “Scenario” onstage with Rhymes and Q-Tip. Got all that?
A Tribe Called Quest enters the Rock Hall on its third nomination. Along with Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang and Ozzy Osbourne, they make up the Rock Hall’s Class of 2024 in the performers category.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 ceremony will stream live on Disney+ on Oct. 19 starting at 7 p.m. ET. An edited primetime special featuring highlights will broadcast on ABC on Jan. 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
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