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Snoop, T.I., YG, Alicia Keys and More Honor 2Pac at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

Everything we know about the emotional event.

Tupac Shakur has officially been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first solo hip hop artist to ever receive the honor. 

To commemorate the occasion, Pac's close friend Snoop Dogg paid a very special tribute to the late rap icon, alongside T.I., Alicia Keys, YG and Treach

It was a special and emotional night for all involved, especially Snoop, who reportedly "jumped at the chance" to pay tribute to his friend. While the ceremony won't be televised until April 29 on HBO, here's everything we know that went down:

We can't wait to see the performances during the broadcast later this month. Rest in peace, Pac.

  • Snoop Shared some backstage moments with this fans:

  • YG, Treach, and T.I. were also in the house:

  • Pharrell joined the tribute:

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  • Later, Snoop took the stage to make an emotional speech about his late friend:

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    Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
  • (Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

    Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
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  • Alicia Keys performed a medley of snippets of 'Pac songs, including "I Ain't Mad at Cha" and "Ambitionz As a Ridah"

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    Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
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  • T.I. paid homage to Pac's music and his style, performing "Keep Ya Head Up"

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    Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
  • Treach performed "Hail Mary"

    (Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

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    (Photo: Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
  • ...while YG and Snoop turned up to "Gangsta Party"

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  •  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

    Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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  • (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

    Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

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