A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop with MC Sha-Rock, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, and more

Nov 8, 2023  ·  YouTube Theater, Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater, Inglewood, CA

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop
Nov 8
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop
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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.
Compton-native YG, known for hits like "Toot It and Boot It" & "Big Bank," has sustained success with his gritty West Coast rap style. His albums "My Krazy Life" & "Still Brazy" hit Top 10, with notable collaborations with Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga.
Common, born in Chicago, is a Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning artist known for "Glory" with John Legend and activism. His career spans music and acting, including a Broadway debut.
Tennessee rapper GloRilla, known for female empowerment anthems, gained fame with "FNF (Let's Go)”. Signed by Yo Gotti to CMG, she followed up with hits like "Tomorrow".
Born in College Park, Georgia, rapper Gunna debuted on Young Thug's "Floyd Mayweather." Known for his unique style and collaborations (Travis Scott, Lil Baby), he achieved multiple chart-toppers like WUNNA and DS4Ever. Hits include "Drip Too Hard." Signed to YSL.
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.
Atlanta rapper Jeezy, known for pioneering the Southern trap genre, gained fame with his 2005 debut "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101." His hits include albums like "Trap or Die 3" & "TM104."
Digable Planets, from NY, MD, and PA, fused jazz and hip-hop, gaining fame with their Grammy-winning hit "Rebirth of Slick." Known for the albums "Reachin'" and "Blowout Comb," they showcased a mix of live music and street sound.
West Coast rap pioneer Too $hort, born Todd Shaw in South Central LA, later moving to Oakland, captivated the scene with explicit lyrics and sparse beats. Known for hits like "The Ghetto" and albums like Born to Mack (gold) and Life Is...Too Short (platinum). Collaborated with 2Pac, Biggie, Jay-Z.
American rapper Warren G, born Warren Griffin III, famed for the hit "Regulate" with Nate Dogg, has sold 8-10 million records globally. He's also a producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur venturing into culinary arts inspired by his family.
DJ Quik, born in Compton, is a revered rapper/producer known for '90s hits like "Tonite." He launched his career with self-produced album 'Quik Is the Name,' achieving platinum. Collaborated with artists such as Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg; founded his label, Mad Science.
Born in Clayton County, GA, rapper Latto, a Rap Game S1 winner, hit platinum with "Bitch From Da Souf." Collaborated with Saweetie, Trina, City Girls, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane. Known for sharp lyrics and style.
Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul & Juicy J, known for shaping Hip Hop/Pop with hits & high-profile collabs (Outkast, T.I.). Juicy J thrived solo, earning accolades and featuring in major tracks, while DJ Paul ventured into global sounds & Phonk, amassing awards along the journey.
Brooklyn-born Talib Kweli, known for introspective lyrics and strong mike skills, gained fame in the '90s with Black Star and Reflection Eternal. Hits include "Get By" and albums like 'Quality'. Collaborated with Kanye West, Mos Def, and more.
Formed in South Central LA, the Pharcyde are an alternative rap quartet known for their debut gold album 'Bizarre Ride II' and hits like "What’s Up Fatlip". They gained fame with unique style and collaborated with De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest.
Born in Atlanta, rapper T.I. rose to fame with hits like "Paper Trail" and is known for his sharp balance of smoothness and toughness. He's had multiple Top Ten albums, faced legal issues, and supported humanitarian causes. Collaborated with notable artists and influenced Atlanta's rap scene.
E-40, a trailblazer in Bay Area rap from Vallejo, California, gained fame with his flamboyant, slang-rich style. Key albums include "In a Major Way" and "My Ghetto Report Card" with iconic tracks earning gold and platinum status. Known for massive hits like "Snap Yo Fingers" and collaborations with Big Sean, he also founded Mount Westmore with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Too $hort.
Southern rap icon Bun B, from Port Arthur, Texas, rose to fame with UGK and their hit "International Players Anthem." Solo success followed, with albums like 'Trill' and 'Trill O.G.' Collaborations include OutKast, Big K.R.I.T., and Statik Selektah.

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