Concerto LL COOL J a Raleigh, PNC Arena

LineUp

DJ Jazzy Jeff

46 concerti

Born in Philadelphia, DJ Jazzy Jeff is a pioneering DJ known for the Transformer scratch & Grammy wins with Will Smith. He founded A Touch of Jazz, produced for Jill Scott, & released celebrated albums including the Magnificent series.

Juvenile

13 concerti

DJ and producer Juvenile, from electro house to bass music, crafts original, infectious tracks with heavy basslines and glitchy beats. Known for experimental sound design.

Rakim

14 concerti

Rakim, born William Griffin in Wyandanch, NY, revolutionized hip-hop with his smooth flow and complex lyrics. Known for hits like "Paid in Full" with Eric B., he shaped progressive MC techniques and won critical acclaim, maintaining relevance from the 1980s through solo work in the late '90s.

De La Soul

5 concerti

NYC's De La Soul, famed for '3 Feet High and Rising,' collaborated with Prince Paul. Known for innovative Hip Hop and albums like 'Stakes Is High.' Grammy-nominated, their music hits streaming in 2023.

The Roots

24 concerti

The Roots, rap band from Philadelphia, are known for live instrumental music and Grammy wins. Famous for "You Got Me" with Erykah Badu, they've collaborated widely, notably with John Legend and Elvis Costello, and serve as the house band on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon.