TAYLOR SWIFT delivered a charming efficiency on the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame Induction Ceremony 2021. The 31-year-old serenaded Carole King, a four-time Grammy award winner, whereas former U.S. President Barack Obama praised rapper JAY-Z and Paul McCartney paid homage to the Foo Fighters. The ceremony additionally honoured Tina Turner and The Go-Gos,
Obama, who spoke by way of video, referred to as the 23 time Grammy winner JAY-Z “the embodiment of the American dream” on account of his journey from residing in a poor New York neighbourhood to a billionaire songwriter, document govt and businessman.
The 51-year-old seemed overwhelmed by the tributes which included one from comic Dave Chappelle. “That’s lots. Attempting to make me cry in entrance of all these white individuals!” he joked.
JAY-Z added: “Rising up we didn’t assume we might be inducted within the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame. We had been informed that hip-hop was a fad.”
Swift opened the present with a pop model of Will You Love Me Tomorrow. In the meantime, Jennifer Hudson sang A Pure Lady to honour the singer-songwriter, King, who the led the viewers in a sing-a-long of her hit You’ve Received a Pal.
The ceremony that happened in Cleveland, Ohio was crammed with A-listers together with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie and Keith City.
Christina Aguilera led a medley of Turner’s largest hits. The 81-year-old singer, who was unable to attend the ceremony, delivered her thanks by way of video.
The 2021 ceremony will broadcast on HBO on Nov 20.
