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Two Queens Natives Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2023
Pop legend Cyndi Lauper and hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, both from Queens, were among the nominees announced on Wednesday.

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Pop legend Cyndi Lauper and hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, both from Queens, were among the nominees announced on Wednesday.

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