The induction of Run-DMC into the Rock Hall of Fame

The trio — rappers Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and the late DJ Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell (who was represented by his mother) — gave entertaining speeches with Jam Master Jay’s mother and wife both invoking God, family and the power of music in two of the evening’s more emotional moments.

Pioneering Hip-Hop group Run-DMC was officially inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio tonight (April 4). The duo was honored during a star-studded gala that saw Little Anthony and the Imperials, Wanda Jackson, Metallica, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack, inducted into the prestigious music Hall of Fame. Thousands of fans attended the event, including numerous celebrities like Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Bill Adler, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, Justine Simmons and Eminem, who introduced the group. A rejuvenated Slim Shady sported Run-DMC's signature black leather jacket and leather coat. "Two turn tables and mic, that's all it took to change the world," Eminem said. "When I was a kid growing up in Detroit. I didn't know what to be, then came Run-DMC.” "R.I.P. to Jam Master Jay…,” Run said. “I came up with the lyrics to 'Rock Box’ in JMJ's house.” DMC gave an emotional speech, in which he thanked his birth mother, as well as his adopted parents. "I'm living proof as I stand before you, not as a celebrity or a rapper, but as proof of purpose and destiny. You are looking at what can happen when you take time out of your life to love your kid.”

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