Public Enemy Atlantic City Tickets - Boardwalk Hall

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Doug E. Fresh

1 concert

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.

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.

The Sugarhill Gang

5 concerts

New York-area hip-hop trio formed by producer Sylvia Robinson, Sugarhill Gang (Master Gee, Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank) broke through with 1979 multi-platinum worldwide hit “Rapper’s Delight,” which sold over 8 million copies. Also had modest hits “8th Wonder” and “Apache.”

Public Enemy

3 concerts

Long Island hip-hop group formed in 1985 by Chuck D. Known for Bomb Squad’s dense production and politically charged classics It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet, with hits like Fight the Power and 911 Is a Joke. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Flavor Flav

Born William Drayton in Freeport, Long Island, Flavor Flav rose as Public Enemy’s hypeman with hits like “911 Is a Joke.” Known for oversized clocks and humor, he later starred in VH1’s reality shows.

The Furious 5

Schoolly D

West Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D, called "forefather of gangsta rap" by Ice-T, pioneered explicit gangsta rap with hits like "P.S.K." and "Signifying Rapper." Known for his raw style, he influenced artists like Eazy-E, collaborated with DJ Code Money, and scored the Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme.

Montell Jordan

Montell Jordan is an R&B singer-songwriter known for the breakout new jack swing hit This Is How We Do It, which topped the Hot 100 for seven weeks. A Grammy-nominated artist, he’s released seven studio albums and sold over 10 million records worldwide.

Chuck D

Born in Long Island, Chuck D founded Public Enemy, revolutionizing hip-hop with politically charged, avant-garde rap like "Fight the Power." A respected intellectual and activist.