The bassist addressed backlash after using racially charged language while talking about what makes an artist Hall of Fame ...

Gene Simmons believes that "hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nor does opera, symphonies, orchestras." ...

I don’t come from the ghetto. It doesn’t speak my language. And as I said in print many times, hip-hop does not belong in the ...

"Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera or symphony, orchestras," says the Kiss singer.

Gene Simmons doesn’t think that rap music deserves a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary KISS frontman said ...

Gene Simmons is once again sparking a debate within the music industry, firmly asserting that hip-hop and rap artists have no ...

"I just want to know when Led Zeppelin's gonna be in the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame," the KISS musician said.

Ice Cube disagrees with Gene Simmons' take on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Here's what they both think about the ...

KISS bassist Gene Simmons recently sparked controversy, arguing rap and hip-hop artists do not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In an episode of the LegendsNLeaders podcast that was uploaded ...

Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.Swift's songwriting has ...

Appearing on the Legends N Leaders podcast, Simmons shared his confusion surrounding the Rock Hall adding rap artists when groups like Iron Maiden remain on the outside. “The fact that Iron Maiden is ...

Gene Simmons criticized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recently. The KISS bassist spoke out against their decision to induct rap artists.