Andre 3000 Didn't Perform at OutKast's Rock Hall Induction and It Was a Hot Mess

"OutKast were celebrated with an all-star tribute performance following their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Despite OutKast member André 3000 being present at the event, and giving an acceptance speech, he didn't perform at ceremony, and it turned out to be somewhat of a hot mess. A medley of hits featured fellow ATLantans Killer Mike, J.I.D., Sleepy Brown joining Tyler, The Creator, Janelle Monáe, and Doja Cat, as well as OutKast member Big Boi, who did choose to perform."

"The performance started with "ATLiens," as Big Boi came out with J.I.D. Next, Doja Cat came out for "Ms. Jackson," but lost her place, and it went awry. Thankfully, Tyler killed it on "B.O.B.," restoring a little dignity to the performance. However, things took a turn for the worse when Janelle Monáe took the mic for "Hey Ya," singing in a weirdly affected voice, before jumping into the audience and crawling across the floor."

""The Way You Move" followed with Sleepy Brown, and the tribute closed out with Killer Mike joining the other artists for "The Whole World." When it was all said and done, it was even more frustrating knowing that André 3000 was in the building. The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class also includes Soundgarden, Bad Company, OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, and Joe Cocker in the performer category. Find our full coverage of the event here."

An all-star tribute honored OutKast following their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, with Big Boi performing and André 3000 in attendance but not performing. The medley included Killer Mike, J.I.D., Sleepy Brown, Tyler, The Creator, Janelle Monáe, and Doja Cat. Doja Cat lost her place during "Ms. Jackson," and Janelle Monáe delivered an unusually affected rendition of "Hey Ya" before jumping into the audience and crawling across the floor. Tyler, The Creator received praise for his high-energy performance of "B.O.B.," and the set closed with Sleepy Brown and Killer Mike joining for "The Whole World."

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