Masters of the Mic Wilmington Tickets - Live Oak Bank Pavilion

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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

5 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

10 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.'

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.

KRS-One

32 concerts

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led '80s hardcore hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known for politically charged raps, he transitioned to a harder style in the '90s. Collaborated with MC Shan, Marley Marl; celebrated for preserving hip-hop's golden age.

Big Daddy Kane

3 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Big Daddy Kane—King Asiatic Nobody's Equal—was a central figure in late '80s hip-hop. Known for hits like "Raw" and "Smooth Operator," he mixed smooth rap with strong rhyming skills, influencing many artists. Notably collaborated with Biz Markie and Barry White.

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

10 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.

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.