KRS-One Atlantic City Tickets - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

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Kool G Rap

1 concert

Born Nathaniel Wilson in Queens, NY, Kool G Rap, a seminal figure of '80s rap, rose to prominence with Kool G Rap & DJ Polo. Known for influential albums like "Road to the Riches," he collaborated with Marley Marl and featured on classics like "The Symphony." His solo career included "4, 5, 6" and collaborations with artists like Necro and Raekwon.

DJ Jazzy Jeff

3 concerts

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.

Masta Ace

1 concert

Brooklyn's Masta Ace, a Juice Crew veteran known for 1988's "The Symphony," thrived in hip-hop's golden age with hits like "Me and the Biz." His albums blend East and West Coast sounds, earning critical acclaim and collaborations with Eminem and MF Doom.

Tag Team

5 concerts

Atlanta's Tag Team duo, known for the '90s hit "Whoomp! There It Is," sold over 4 million copies. Known for high-energy party rap, their work includes hits like "U Go From" and albums with massive singles.

Rob Base

8 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.

KRS-One

33 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led '80s hardcore hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known for politically charged raps, he transitioned to a harder style in the '90s. Collaborated with MC Shan, Marley Marl; celebrated for preserving hip-hop's golden age.

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.

69 Boyz

1 concert

The 69 Boyz, from Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, are legends in the rap/hip-hop scene, known as "The Dance Floor Doctors". Their debut album "199Quad" broke barriers.

MC Lyte

7 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.