Gene Simmons has made comments about the rock and roll hall of fame that have sparked backlash, with some outlets reporting he referred to a "ghetto" in his remarks. Simmons has defended his statements, which appear to have been made in the context of discussing hip-hop and the rock hall. The comments have prompted responses from other figures, including Chuck D, while a separate report notes that Trevor Rabin has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.