A historic event that pays tribute to hip-hop’s roots will bring a star-studded concert at the Bronx’s legendary Yankee Stadium to mark its 50th anniversary.th anniversary of the genre.
Renowned entertainment company Live Nation has announced that the much-anticipated extravaganza dubbed ‘Hip-Hop 50 Live’ will take place on August 11 to mark the day hip-hop culture was born.
This concert has more meaning than originally expected.
This could be the last show for hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC to headline the stage.
The title is “Bottom of the 9”th…The Walk Off” set hints 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.
NNPA represents more than 230 African-American newspapers and media companies, including prominent publications such as: Rolling Out, Ebony, New York Amsterdam News, Chicago Defenderand the Philadelphia Tribuneexpressed uncertainty about whether Access organizers would be able to fund black press outlets.
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 movies, stomach.
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 has come to an end this year, 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 they’d bid farewell at a monumental concert. 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” can be purchased through Ticketmaster.