LL COOL J New Orleans Tickets - Smoothie King Center

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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.

Doug E. Fresh

3 concerts

Born in Barbados, Doug E. Fresh pioneered beatboxing, mimicking drum machines perfectly. Famous for hits like "The Show/La Di Da Di" with Get Fresh Crew & Slick Rick. Known for 1980s chart success and influential albums like "Oh, My God!"

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

14 concerts

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, from Cleveland, Ohio, became iconic with hits like "Thuggish Ruggish Bone." Known for their blend with 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G., they peaked with "Tha Crossroads" from their platinum album 'E. 1999 Eternal.'

JUVENILE

8 concerts

DJ and producer Juvenile, from electro house to bass music, crafts original, infectious tracks with heavy basslines and glitchy beats. Known for experimental sound design.

Rakim

2 concerts

Rakim, born William Griffin in Wyandanch, NY, revolutionized hip-hop with his smooth flow and complex lyrics. Known for hits like "Paid in Full" with Eric B., he shaped progressive MC techniques and won critical acclaim, maintaining relevance from the 1980s through solo work in the late '90s.

Big Boi

2 concerts

Big Boi, born in Savannah, GA, gained fame with OutKast and the Grammy-winning “Speakerboxxx.” Solo hits include “Shutterbugg” & albums like “Sir Lucious Left Foot.” Collaborated with Killer Mike, Janelle Monáe. Known for swift wordplay and production skills.

Rick Ross

20 concerts

Born in Clarksdale, Rick Ross reignited Miami’s rap scene with hits like "Hustlin’." His music, often about crime's high life, dominates charts. Known for founding Maybach Music, boosting stars like Wale, and hits like "Aston Martin Music." Multiple Grammy nominations.

MC Lyte

6 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.

The Roots

13 concerts

The Roots, rap band from Philadelphia, are known for live instrumental music and Grammy wins. Famous for "You Got Me" with Erykah Badu, they've collaborated widely, notably with John Legend and Elvis Costello, and serve as the house band on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon.

Goodie Mob

1 concert

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.

Common

2 concerts

Common, born in Chicago, is a Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning artist known for "Glory" with John Legend and activism. His career spans music and acting, including a Broadway debut.

LL COOL J

2 concerts

LL Cool J, from Queens, New York, emerged in the '80s with hits like "Mama Said Knock You Out." Grammy-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, actor, and Kennedy Center Honoree, he collaborated with Boyz II Men, Jennifer Lopez, and more. Known for hits “I Need Love” and “Doin’ It,” he starred on NCIS: Los Angeles and hosted Lip Sync Battle.

ICE-T

1 concert

Born in Newark, NJ, Ice-T, a pioneer in gangsta rap, is known for his raw lyrics on race and injustice. His hits include "Colors" and "Cop Killer" with Body Count. He starred in "New Jack City," released "O.G. Original Gangsta," and became a TV icon on "Law & Order: SVU."