A historic event that pays tribute to hip-hop’s roots will take place at the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx with a star-studded concert marking the genre’s 50th anniversary.
Renowned entertainment company Live Nation has announced that the much-anticipated celebration dubbed “Hip-Hop 50 Live,” which marks the day and place where hip-hop culture was born, will take place in the Bronx on August 11. Announced. .
This concert has more meaning than originally expected.
This could be the last show for hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC to headline the stage.
Their set, titled “Bottom of the 9th…The Walk Off,” hinted that this performance could be the group’s last, adding excitement and nostalgia to the event.
Unfortunately, according to the organizers, the NNPA will no longer be accepting invitations to interview the program from backstage.
Representing more than 230 African-American newspapers and media companies, including prominent publications such as Rollout, Ebony, New York-Amsterdam News, Chicago Defender and Philadelphia Tribune, NNPA recognizes that access organizers Expressed uncertainty about whether to provide access to the black press.
NNPA Chairman and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the organizer of the Million Man March, executive director of the Hip-Hop Summit, and revered godfather among the hip-hop elite. Hop-themed movie Belly.
Chavis also serves as Special Advisor to the Universal Hip Hop Museum Board of Directors.
Rocky Bucano, executive director of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, revealed that the production company behind the event, Mass Appeal, is in control of press privileges.
Messages left for officials in mass appeals were not immediately returned.
The concert line-up includes hip-hop founder DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell, who organized an original party in 1973 and led the “pillars of hip-hop.” A tribute to the pioneers. setting.
They are accompanied by respected figures such as Grandmaster Kaz, Curtis Blow, Mele Mel, Roxanne Chante, Scorpio, and the Sugar Hill Gang.
Iconic artists Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Ice Cube will co-headline Run-DMC, with the promise of mind-blowing collaborations and surprise guests during the performance.
The line-up includes an impressive array of talent including TI, Fat Joe, Common, EPMD, Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah, Lupe Fiasco and A$AP Ferg.
The concert will also feature a “Queen of Hip-Hop” set showcasing strong female artists Eve, Lil’ Kim, Remy Ma and Trina, with the possibility of additional guests joining the stage.
To keep the energy flowing throughout the event, well-known DJs Battle Cat, Clark Kent, Manny Fresh and Marley Marl promise to deliver captivating sets for an expected sold-out crowd.
Speculation about Run-DMC’s future comes to a final memorial as co-founder Darryl “DMC” McDaniels cannot continue the group without the late DJ Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. It’s been circulating since January, when they hinted that they’d part ways at a spectacular concert. this year.
McDaniels admitted on LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells radio that the essence of Run-DMC lies in the talented trio, stating, “It wouldn’t be Run-DMC without Jay.”
Many expect Run DMC’s final performance to be a moving tribute to their legacy and a testament to the lasting impact of their music.
Advance tickets for “Hip Hop 50 Live” ticket master It will be open to the public from June 8th and will be released on June 9th.
