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Slick Rick

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London-born hip-hop storyteller Slick Rick rose to fame with his 1988 platinum debut, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick. Known for hits like Children's Story, the Def Jam artist released albums including Behind Bars and the gold-certified The Art of Storytelling, becoming one of history's most sampled rappers.

Big Daddy Kane

5 concerts

Born Antonio Hardy in Brooklyn, hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane joined the Juice Crew and released his acclaimed debut album, Long Live the Kane, in 1988. Known for his rapid-fire rhyming, he issued albums like It's a Big Daddy Thing and later pursued acting.

KRS-One

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KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led the influential 80s hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known as the Teacher for his political and socially conscious raps, he later released his solo debut Return of the Boom Bap in 1993 and albums like Hip Hop Lives and The BDP Album.

Rakim

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Born in New York, rapper Rakim is widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs of all time. As half of the influential 1980s duo Eric B. & Rakim, he helped pioneer internal rhyme schemes on classic albums like the platinum debut Paid in Full. He later released acclaimed solo projects including The 18th Letter.

Treach

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Buckshot

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Buckshot, from '90s group Black Moon, went solo with 'The BDI Thug' in 1999. Known for collaboration with 9th Wonder, albums 'Chemistry' & 'The Formula' revived his reputation.

Doug E. Fresh

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Born in Barbados, Doug E. Fresh became known as the first and best human beatbox in rap. He rose to fame in the mid-1980s, releasing the classic hit The Show/La Di Da Di with his Get Fresh Crew, which included Slick Rick. He followed with albums like Oh, My God!

Nice & Smooth

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Onyx

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Formed in Queens in 1988, hardcore rap group Onyx achieved mainstream success with their 1993 platinum debut album, Bacdafucup, and its hit single Slam. Led by Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz, the group earned a Soul Train Music Award and later released independent and collaborative albums.

DJ Cassidy

2 concerts

New York DJ Cassidy caught Diddy's attention as a teen and went on to spin for presidential inaugurations and celebrity weddings. Signed to Columbia, he released Paradise Royale in 2014, featuring collaborations with music icons and contemporary artists.

Smif-N-Wessun

Brownsville, Brooklyn rap duo Smif-N-Wessun (Tek and Steele) debuted on Black Moon’s Enta da Stage (1993). Known for gritty East Coast hip-hop with dancehall/reggae influence, they released Dah Shinin’ (1995), rebranded as Cocoa Brovaz, and later returned with Pete Rock’s Monumental (2011).

Super Cat

Jamaican dancehall icon Super Cat, aka Wild Apache, fused reggae, hip-hop & R&B. Known for hits like "Mr. Walker" and "Fly," he won Dancehall Artist of the Year (1993).

Black Sheep.

C.L. Smooth

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M.O.P.

Brooklyn hardcore rap duo M.O.P. (Lil’ Fame & Billy Danze): hits “How About Some Hardcore”; albums To the Death, Firing Squad, Warriorz; collab’d w/ Jay‑Z.

Havoc

Queens native Havoc, known for gritty '90s hardcore rap, co-founded Mobb Deep with Prodigy, creating iconic beats on The Infamous. He produced for Nas and Biggie, released solo albums like The Kush, and collaborated with the Alchemist. Contributions include Kanye West's The Life of Pablo.

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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Arena Capacity: 7,000

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

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+1 609-449-1000

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About Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena is a 7,000-capacity multi-purpose arena in Atlantic City, NJ, originally opened in 1990 as part of the Trump Taj Mahal and extensively renovated in 2018. This modern venue hosts a diverse range of major touring artists, concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events, offering an immersive entertainment experience with advanced production capabilities.