Mary J. Blige
Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang and Peter Frampton are also among this year's inductees.
Ten of the 15 nominees are on the ballot for the first time including Carey and Cher.
According to a report from Nielson, hip-hop and R&B are now the dominant music genre in America, outselling Rock n’ roll for the first time ever.
The show also featured appearances from Issa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, LL Cool J, and even some royalty.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The clash of the generations was good-natured — mostly.
He’ll take the stage with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige this Sunday.
A new trailer just dropped for the documentary on the singer's journey to making her second studio album, "My Life." The film premieres on June 25.
The queen of hip-hop soul has made her mark at the iconic venue in New York City's Harlem neighborhood.
Jay-Z, Dionne Warwick and the Foo Fighters are among 15 other stars or bands nominated this year.
Fans of the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul took on the difficult task of choosing their favorite hit single from her extensive music catalog.