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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.

Doug E. Fresh

7 concerts

Doug E. Fresh, a pioneer in human beatboxing, was born in Barbados. Known for his classic hip-hop hits "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" with the Get Fresh Crew. His albums "Oh, My God!" and "The World's Greatest Entertainer" showcased his diverse style. He collaborated with renowned rapper Slick Rick.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

17 concerts

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, from Cleveland, Ohio, are iconic in hip hop, known for their rapid-fire flow and melodic style. They gained fame with hits like "Tha Crossroads" and collaborated with legends like Eazy-E, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Akon. Their albums, including *E. 1999 Eternal* and *The Art of War*, went multi-platinum.

JUVENILE

4 concerts

New Orleans rapper Juvenile rose to fame with the Hot Boys and his 2004 hit "Slow Motion." Known for Southern hip-hop and bounce, he's collaborated with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. His platinum albums include *400 Degreez* and *Tha G-Code*. He started UTP Records and his 2006 album *Reality Check* addressed Hurricane Katrina.

Rakim

4 concerts

Rakim, born in Wyandanch, Long Island, is a legendary rapper known for his smooth, jazz-influenced flow and intricate lyrics. As part of Eric B. & Rakim, he released classics like *Paid in Full* and *Follow the Leader*. His solo work includes hits like *The 18th Letter*, collaborating with icons like Dr. Dre and Linkin Park. Rakim’s impact on East Coast rap remains unparalleled.

Big Boi

2 concerts

Big Boi, born Antwan André Patton in Savannah, GA, is known for his role in OutKast and as a solo artist. His solo debut on "Speakerboxxx" earned a Grammy. Albums like "Sir Lucious Left Foot" and "BOOMIVERSE" highlight his high-speed wordplay. Hits include "Shutterbugg" and his Grammy-nominated feature on "Royal Flush." He's collaborated with Janelle Monáe, Phantogram, and Sleepy Brown and was part of the Super Bowl halftime show with Maroon 5.

Rick Ross

5 concerts

Rick Ross, born William Roberts in Clarksdale, Mississippi, put Miami back on the rap map with "Hustlin'" in 2006. Known for vivid tales of drug trafficking, his debut album "Port of Miami" and subsequent releases, including the Grammy-nominated "God Forgives, I Don't," consistently topped the Billboard charts. Through his label, Maybach Music Group, Ross boosted the careers of artists like Meek Mill and Wale. He's collaborated with big names like DJ Khaled, Kanye West, and Drake, further cementing his status in the hip-hop and pop worlds.

Slick Rick

3 concerts

Slick Rick, born in London, became a hip-hop icon known for his storytelling and signature style, debuting with the classic 1988 album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick." Despite legal issues, he released hits like "Children's Story" and collaborated with stars like Nas and Snoop Dogg. His influence persists with numerous artists sampling his work.

MC Lyte

1 concert

MC Lyte, a pioneering rapper and actress from Brooklyn, is the first female rapper Grammy-nominee and first to go gold. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, and received numerous honors, including B.E.T.'s I AM HIP HOP award.

The Roots

7 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.

Common

2 concerts

Common, born in Chicago, is an acclaimed artist, actor, and activist. Known for his engaging style, he earned GRAMMYs, an Emmy, and an Oscar for "Glory," co-written with John Legend. Recently, he debuted on Broadway in "Between Riverside and Crazy."

ICE-T

1 concert

Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow in Newark, rose to fame as a pioneering gangsta rapper and frontman of the metal band Body Count. Known for hits like "Colors" and "Cop Killer," he blends direct, incisive lyrics on social issues with humor. Ice-T co-founded Rhyme Syndicate and sold gold albums like *Power* and *O.G. Original Gangsta*. A talented actor, he starred in *New Jack City* and appears on *Law & Order: SVU*. He’s collaborated with Ice Cube, E-40, and Megadeth, while his band Body Count remains active.

Method Man and Redman

1 concert

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