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DJ Jazzy Jeff

1 concert

Philadelphia native Jeff Townes (DJ Jazzy Jeff) won two Grammys with DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, including the first Best Rap Performance for "Parents Just Don't Understand." A pioneer of the Transformer scratch, he leads A Touch of Jazz and produced Jill Scott's 2000 debut.

Doug E. Fresh

2 concerts

Barbados-born rapper and pioneering human beatbox Doug E. Fresh debuted on 1983’s “Pass the Budda.” Known for “The Show/La Di Da Di” with the Get Fresh Crew (incl. Slick Rick). Albums include 1987’s Oh, My God! and 1988’s The World’s Greatest Entertainer.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

11 concerts

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are a Cleveland, Ohio hip hop group. Signed to Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records, they broke out with Creepin on Ah Come Up (1994) and the #1 hit “Tha Crossroads” from multi-platinum E. 1999 Eternal.

JUVENILE

13 concerts

New Orleans rapper Juvenile (born Terius Gray) rose with Cash Money and the Hot Boys alongside Lil Wayne. A bounce pioneer, he broke through with platinum 400 Degreez (Ha, Back That Azz Up) and hit #1 with 2004’s Slow Motion.

Rakim

6 concerts

Long Island rapper Rakim (born William Griffin Jr. in Wyandanch) pioneered internal rhymes and raised the bar for MC technique. Half of Eric B. & Rakim behind Paid in Full; solo albums include The 18th Letter and G.O.Ds Network - Reb7rth.

Jadakiss

1 concert

Yonkers, New York native Jadakiss, born Jason Phillips, is an East Coast hip-hop icon known for his distinctive raspy voice and sharp, hardcore rhymes. A key member of The Lox, his solo career includes hit albums like "Kiss of Death" and "Ignatius" (2020), and the Grammy-nominated track "Why?". He frequently collaborates with artists such as Styles P and Mariah Carey.

Slick Rick

1 concert

Born in South Wimbledon, London to Jamaican parents, Slick Rick is an early hip-hop storytelling icon. His 1988 debut The Great Adventures of Slick Rick went platinum, spawning hits “Children’s Story” and “Teenage Love.” His Top 10 album The Art of Storytelling featured Nas, Snoop Dogg, and OutKast.

MC Lyte

4 concerts

MC Lyte is a trailblazing hip hop rapper/DJ and actress. The first female rapper nominated for a Grammy, she was also the first rap artist to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first female artist to earn a gold single. Honors include RIAA Pioneers of Hip-Hop.

The Roots

1 concert

Philadelphia rap band formed in 1987 by Black Thought and ?uestlove. Broke through with Things Fall Apart (platinum); “You Got Me” with Erykah Badu won a Grammy. House band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon; won Grammys for Wake Up! with John Legend.

Common

4 concerts

Common is an artist, actor, and activist. He has won multiple GRAMMY Awards plus an Emmy and an Academy Award for “Glory (From the Motion Picture Selma),” co-written and performed with John Legend. He released A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1 & 2 (2020–2021).

LL COOL J

1 concert

Queens, New York rapper LL Cool J broke out on Def Jam with 1984’s "I Need a Beat" and the platinum album Radio. His multi-platinum Mama Said Knock You Out topped ’90s rap, won multiple Grammys, and led to film/TV work including NCIS: Los Angeles.

Salt-N-Pepa

2 concerts

Queens, NYC rap duo Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, joined by DJ Deidra “Spinderella” Roper. Formed at Queensborough Community College; launched with 1985 diss track “The Showstopper,” played by Marley Marl on WBLS.

Method Man and Redman

3 concerts

Method Man (Staten Island, Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (Newark, Def Squad) are an iconic East Coast hip-hop duo known for their energetic style and clever lyrics. Their acclaimed collaborations include "How High" and "Da Rockwilder", featured on albums like "Blackout!". Method Man earned a Grammy, and Redman was named "Rap Artist of the Year". They are also recognized for their cult classic film "How High".

Big Boi

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

Rick Ross

Miami rapper Rick Ross is a nine-time Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum hip-hop artist known for the breakout single Hustlin and the album Port of Miami. Founder of Maybach Music Group, he’s scored multiple No. 1 albums and billions of streams.

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.

Queen Latifah

ICE-T

Ice-T (born Tracy Marrow in Newark, New Jersey) is a pioneering gangsta rapper known for blunt, political lyrics. His albums include Rhyme Pays, Power and O.G.: Original Gangster. He also fronts thrash metal band Body Count, famed for “Cop Killer.”

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).