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

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 ...

Simmons' comments on the matter have raised eyebrows ...

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

The KISS frontman slammed the institution for including rap and hip-hop artists: "I don't come from the ghetto, it doesn't ...

Gene Simmons sparks controversy by questioning the induction of rap and hip-hop artists into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The original statement from Simmons happened when he appeared on the Legends N Leaders podcast. When discussing how the Rock ...

Public Enemy's Chuck D responds to Gene Simmons' belief that hip-hop doesn't belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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

Gene Simmons is lighting a match under the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame again—this time by saying hip-hop flat-out does not belong there. The KISS frontman made the remarks during a recent appearance on ...

The KISS frontman revealed a contentious debate with Ice Cube, saying that rap "doesn't speak" to him because he didn't grow up in "the ghetto." ...

KISS bassist Gene Simmons is doubling down on his stance that hip-hop has no place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.