Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.

On Monday night (April 13), the 2026 inductees were announced on an episode of American Idol. The esteemed hip-hop group Wu-Tang will receive the honor in the Performer Category while solo MCs Latifah and Lyte will receive the Early Influence Award. Famed producer Rick Rubin will also get the Musical Excellence Award. The 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles and will debut on ABC and Disney+ in December.

From Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) to "Triumph" and more, the nine-member group including RZA, Method Man, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard have championed lyrical excellence and the art of collaboration throughout their more than 30 years in the game. Queen Latifah has nearly four decades in hip-hop under her belt, with lauded albums All Hail the Queen and Black Reign, in addition to classic tracks "U.N.I.T.Y." adding to her lyrical legacy. MC Lyte's "Poor Georgie" and Bad As I Wanna B are just a few of the much-respected rapper's contributions to a quintessential catalog that has spanned 40 years.

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