Masters of the Mic Wilmington Tickets - Live Oak Bank Pavilion

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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.

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

11 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.

Rakim

5 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.

KRS-One

2 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions, a pivotal '80s hip-hop group. Renowned for political raps as "the Teacher," he collaborated with Marley Marl and rival MC Shan. Known for hits like "Return of the Boom Bap," he evolved his style over the years, creating influential albums like "Edutainment" and "The BDP Album."

Big Daddy Kane

11 concerts

Brooklyn-born Big Daddy Kane, alias for Antonio Hardy, emerged in the late '80s as a hip-hop icon. Known for his smooth style and Afrocentric themes, Kane was part of the Juice Crew, collaborated with Biz Markie, and released classics like "Ain't No Half-Steppin'." He gained fame with hits such as "Smooth Operator" and worked alongside legends like Barry White. Despite a dip with the 1991 album Prince of Darkness, Kane's influence remains substantial in the genre.

Jadakiss

1 concert

Born in Yonkers, Jadakiss rose with The LOX and hit solo fame via Ruff Ryders/Def Jam. Known for gritty rhymes, hits like "Why?" (Grammy-nominated), and collabs with Mariah Carey, Nas, Fabolous, and more.

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.

The Roots

15 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.

DJ Jazzy Jeff

7 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.

Common

1 concert

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."

LL COOL J

1 concert

LL Cool J, born in Queens, NY, is a legendary rapper known for hits like "Mama Said Knock You Out" and "I Need Love." Beyond music, he's an acclaimed actor, author, and philanthropist, winning Grammys and a NAACP Image Award. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he starred in NCIS: Los Angeles and hosted Lip Sync Battle.