LL COOL J Cleveland Tickets - Rocket Arena

LL COOL J with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jadakiss, and more

Aug 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

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DJ Jazzy Jeff

4 concerts

Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.

Method Man

2 concerts

Method Man, born Clifford Smith in Hempstead, NY, emerged as Wu-Tang Clan's first solo star with his 1994 album Tical. Known for hits like "I'll Be There for You" with Mary J. Blige, he formed a duo with Redman, releasing Blackout! albums. An actor too, he's starred in films like Belly and TV shows like The Wire.

The Roots

3 concerts

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.