Watch Kendrick Lamar Introduce N.W.A. At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

NWA with @kendricklamar on stage at the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame ceremony. #rocknrollhalloffame

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Kendrick Lamar introduced members of N.W.A. for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction tonight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a class that also included Chicago and Steve Miller.

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Kendrick had special words for each member of N.W.A., including Eazy E, explaining how important the group was for him growing up and as an inspiration in his career. The full ceremony will air April 30 at 8 p.m. on HBO.

Read the full speech here via Rolling Stone and watch clips of the ceremony below.

@kendricklamar on @icecube x @drdre #RockHall2016

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@drdre on Eazy-E #RockHall2016

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#NWA Induction into the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame

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Congratulations NWA #rnrhof

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