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Rolling Stone Magazine

December 4, 1986

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, United States

This Rolling Stone issue marked the first time a rap group was featured on the magazine’s cover. “I was a shy, nerdy, geeky kid but hip hop empowered me,” D.M.C. said. “I can use this [music] to not be afraid to tell the world who I am.” Run-D.M.C. were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2009.

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