As the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony kicked off Friday (April 7) night, the big question remaining was "who will perform the tribute to the late Tupac?"

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story contained the incorrect name of Lady Gaga’s opening song.

In the lead-up to Super Bowl LI on Sunday, politics has permeated the N.F.L.’s shield to an unusual degree, with players, owners and even the league’s commissioner being asked about US President and his recent policy decisions.