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Doug E. Fresh

2 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

11 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

27 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

1 concert

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.

Rick Ross

26 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.

Jadakiss

1 concert

Born in Yonkers, Jadakiss emerged with the LOX, saw solo success, and top-charting albums like "Kiss of Death." Known for hits like "Why?" and collaborations with Mariah Carey and Fabolous.

Slick Rick

2 concerts

London-born rapper Slick Rick, a top storyteller in early hip-hop, became famous with his 1988 debut. Known for hits like "Children's Story," he's highly sampled by many, including Kanye and Eminem.

The Roots

4 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.

Common

1 concert

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.