Big Daddy Kane Indianapolis Tickets - Indiana Farmers Coliseum

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Big Daddy Kane

3 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Big Daddy Kane—King Asiatic Nobody's Equal—was a central figure in late '80s hip-hop. Known for hits like "Raw" and "Smooth Operator," he mixed smooth rap with strong rhyming skills, influencing many artists. Notably collaborated with Biz Markie and Barry White.

Rakim

2 concerts

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.

Rob Base

6 concerts

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, hit big with “It Takes Two” alongside DJ E-Z Rock. Known for pioneering hip-house, their track ruled dance floors and climbed Billboard's Top 40. Despite personal and legal challenges, Base released solo work, though none matched their initial success. The duo briefly reunited before E-Z Rock's death in 2014.

MC Lyte

6 concerts

MC Lyte, trailblazing rapper and DJ, born for Hip Hop greatness. First female rapper Grammy nominee, she's won multiple awards like BET's I AM HIP HOP and AARP's Living Legend. Esteemed performer at Carnegie Hall, White House, and more. She's also a Kennedy Center's Hip Hop Culture Council member.

The Sugarhill Gang

4 concerts

Sugarhill Gang, pioneers from New York, launched hip-hop with "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, selling over 8 million copies. Known for hits like "8th Wonder" and "Apache," they faded by mid-80s but returned in 1999.