Overview
- The Los Angeles event at the Peacock Theatre welcomed Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and Warren Zevon.
- Stevie Wonder led an opening tribute to Sly Stone with Jennifer Hudson, Questlove, Beck, Maxwell, Leon Thomas and Flea.
- Outkast were inducted by Donald Glover, with Big Boi performing alongside Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Janelle Monáe, J.I.D, Killer Mike and Sleepy Brown, while André 3000 did not perform.
- Salt-N-Pepa used their acceptance to press their lawsuit over master recordings as Cheryl “Salt” James noted fans currently cannot stream the group’s music.
- Highlights included female-led Soundgarden performances with Toni Cornell, Jack White’s poem to absent bandmate Meg White, and a Disney+ livestream of the ceremony.