Outkast, the Atlanta hip-hop duo that was a major force in bringing attention to Southern rap in the mid-1990s (seen here performing in Oslo in 2014), will be included in the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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Southern rap duo OutKast, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, is among the 14 artists being considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 class. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol
The cover for the 1983 album She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper, which featured singles like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "All Through the Night." hide caption
Presenting 'Switched On Pop': the Cyndi Lauper conspiracy
Mickey Guyton's roséwave playlist features Destiny's Child, Maren Morris, India.Arie and Tenille Townes. Bonnie Nichoalds/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
It's not a genre; it's a lifestyle. Kara Frame/NPR hide caption
Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child in 2005. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images hide caption
Cyndi Lauper's new album is called Detour. Chapman Baehler/Courtesy of the artist hide caption