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DJ Jazzy Jeff

2 concerts

Grammy-winning Philadelphia DJ, producer, and turntablist Jeff Townes is known as half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince alongside Will Smith. He pioneered the Transformer scratch, executive-produced Jill Scott's multi-platinum debut, and released solo albums including The Magnificent.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

14 concerts

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony signed with Eazy-E after auditioning for him. They achieved multi-platinum success with their album E. 1999 Eternal, featuring the number-one hit Tha Crossroads. Known for collaborations with 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and Akon.

JUVENILE

6 concerts

New Orleans rapper Juvenile emerged in the 1990s bounce scene and found national fame as a solo artist and member of Hot Boys. He is best known for hits like Ha, Back That Azz Up, and the chart-topping Slow Motion, alongside multi-platinum albums including 400 Degreez.

Rakim

2 concerts

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.

MC Lyte

2 concerts

MC Lyte is a pioneering hip-hop rapper, DJ, and actress with a 30-year career. She is the first female rapper nominated for a Grammy, the first female artist to earn a gold single, and the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall. She has received numerous honors, including the RIAA Pioneers of Hip-Hop Honor and the BET Her Hip Hop Legend Award, and serves on the Kennedy Center's Hip Hop Culture Council.

The Roots

4 concerts

Formed in Philadelphia by Black Thought and Questlove, the hip-hop band the Roots broke through with their 1995 album Do You Want More?!!!??! and earned a Grammy win for the hit You Got Me. Known for live instrumentation, they became the house band for Jimmy Fallon.

LL COOL J

12 concerts

Born in Queens, New York, rapper and actor LL Cool J emerged in the 1980s with hits like Radio and Bigger and Deffer. Known for multi-platinum albums including Mama Said Knock You Out, he earned Grammy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Big Boi

Savannah, GA rapper/producer: OutKast & Dungeon Family’s Big Boi—cool, witty rapid-fire flow; Grammy-winning Speakerboxxx; “Player’s Ball,” “Shutterbugg.”

Goodie Mob

Goodie Mob, an Atlanta-based hip-hop group, includes Big Gipp, Cee-Lo, Khujo, and T-Mo. Known for their impact in Southern rap, their 1995 debut, "Soul Food," is a classic.

Z-Trip

Z-Trip is an award-winning DJ/producer, dubbed a pioneer of the Mashup Movement. Hip-hop rooted but genre-blending, he’s collaborated with Linkin Park and Public Enemy, toured over a decade with LL Cool J, and released Shifting Gears (4-star Rolling Stone).