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Madonna accepted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on Monday, with a raucous speech that included calling the audience “motherf**ers” and sharing sordid tales about her life in music.

She gleefully recalled when she met her long-time publicist Liz Rosenberg. She was “smoking a joint,” Madonna said. She also told the crowd she split a tab of ecstasy with a music executive who she gave her first demo tape to.

The 49-year-old pop star then mimicked Michael Jackson in a squeaky voice, describing how she went after and stole Jackson’s manager.

Iggy Pop, who she said was “another a** kisser from Michigan, performed her hits “Ray of Light” and “Burning Up.”

Madonna blamed her racy speech on Justin Timberlake, who introduced her with his own ribald jokes and mocking.
“He’s bringing sexy back,” she said, “I’ll get you f!”