News has just been announced that infamous rap trio from Queens, NY Run DMC will be receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy recently dropped the big news on everyone and even Rev Run himself responded with excitement, “I just got a call from the Grammys!! They shocked me!! We’re the first rappers to get this award!! Shocked!”.

Earth, Wind & Fire, Celia Cruz, Herbie Hancock, Jefferson Airplane, Linda Ronstadt and Ruth Brown are also among being honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. What do you think about Run DMC being honored with this notable honor? Comment below letting me know what you think!

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I’m so honored to be a #GRAMMYs Lifetime Achievement Award recipient this year. Thank you to the Recording Academy!

— Rev Run (@RevRunWisdom) January 13, 2016