Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, And More Inducted Into The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The ’80s music icon was inducted by Chappell Roan.
CYNDI LAUPER: Photographed by Kevin Mazur
CYNDI LAUPER: Photographed by Kevin Mazur
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony for the Class of 2025 performers on November 8, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, and The White Stripes among the honorees.
The ceremony also honored artists, including rock supergroup Bad Company, singer-dancer Chubby Checker, Blues singer Joe Cocker, and rock band Soundgarden.
In addition to performers, the Hall of Fame recognized artists under the Musical Influence category, which highlights musicians whose work has inspired other artists and musicians. This year, hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and rock singer Warren Zevon were honored for their contributions to the industry.
Inducted by Chappell Roan, Lauper was praised for her influence on pop and rock music. Her 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual, produced multiple hits, including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
In her speech, Roan highlighted how Lauper’s “True Colors” inspired her and noted its significance for the LGBTQIA+ community as a song of self-expression and love. “Cyndi Lauper has shown us that you can be bold, quirky, loud, glamorous, and have any hair color you want,” she said during her speech.
Outkast, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, were recognized for redefining hip-hop, while rock duo The White Stripes (Jack and Meg White) were honored for their role in revitalizing garage rock in the early 2000s.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) is a museum and hall of fame located in Cleveland, Ohio. The museum chronicles the history of rock music and honors the artists, producers, and industry figures who have shaped it. The first induction took place in 1986, and the annual ceremony has since recognized some of the most influential musicians, bands, and industry contributors.
The ceremony originally featured four categories — performers, non-performers, early influences, and lifetime achievement. A fifth category, Award for Musical Excellence, was added in 2000.
