Eminem enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by thanking more than 100 artists during induction speech

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Eminem gave a nod of respect to a long list of hip hop idols, both known and obscure, during his induction speech into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday.In all, the rap legend took about three-and-a-half minutes to mention more than 100 names after accepting the honor at the 37th annual ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.The Detroit rapper also performed during the five-plus hour show with the help of special guests Ed Sheeran and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, with a set list that included the likes of My Name Is, Rap God, and Sing For The Moment, Stan, Forever and Not Afraid.

Respect: Eminem acknowledged many of his hip hop heroes, more than 100 in all, during his induction speech into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SaturdayEminem was inducted into the hall of fame by his mentor, Dr.

Dre.The legendary hip hop producer and NWA rapper took eight minutes rolling off his his protege's many accolades, and sharing some of their history together, according to The Detroit News.After revealing that he didn't even realize Eminem was White when he first heard him rap, Dre revealed that he encountered resistance when he first posed the idea of signing him to his record label. 'While everyone else around me had their doubts, I knew that his gift was undeniable,' Dre said, adding, 'His raw, dark and humorous lyrics coupled with an impeccable cadence stood out from anything I had ever heard before, and he was hungry.