Rock the Bells Newark Tickets - Prudential Center

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Plies

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Ft. Myers rapper Plies signed to Slip-N-Slide in 2004 and debuted with 2007's The Real Testament, featuring the hit "Shawty." He released albums including Definition of Real and the chart-topping Goon Affiliated, alongside a prolific series of mixtapes.

Too $hort

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Born Todd Shaw in Los Angeles and raised in Oakland, West Coast rap star Too $hort pioneered explicit street and sexual themes. He released the gold album Born to Mack in 1988, followed by platinum hits like Life Is...Too Short and Get in Where You Fit In.

KRS-One

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KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led the influential 80s hardcore hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known as the Teacher for his socially conscious raps, he later pursued a solo career with albums like Return of the Boom Bap and Hip Hop Lives.

Big Daddy Kane

5 concerts

Born Antonio Hardy in Brooklyn, hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane joined the Juice Crew and debuted with the 1988 album Long Live the Kane. Known for his rapid rhyming and smooth persona, he released notable albums like It's a Big Daddy Thing and later dabbled in acting.

Freeway

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Philadelphia rapper Freeway rose to fame with Roc-A-Fella Records, debuting on Jay-Z's 1-900-Hustler. Known for his gruff style, he released the Top Ten album Philadelphia Freeway in 2003, followed by several solo projects, collaborations, and notable guest features.

Beanie Sigel

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Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel rose to fame through appearances on mixtapes and Jay-Z albums before signing with Roc-a-Fella Records. Known for his hard-hitting rhymes, he released his debut album The Truth in 2000, followed by several solo albums and starring in the movie State Property 2.

Coast Contra

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Coast Contra is a Los Angeles hip-hop group featuring Ras Austin, Taj Austin, Rioloz, and Eric Jamal. They went viral in 2022 with their freestyle Never, released their debut album Apt 505, and performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Rock the Bells

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Redman

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Born in Newark, rapper and producer Redman rose to fame in the 1990s with gold and platinum albums like Whut? Thee Album and Muddy Waters. Known for his gruff delivery, he also formed a successful duo with Method Man, releasing the hit album Blackout! and starring in the film How High.

Busta Rhymes

East Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper known for an idiosyncratic, ragga-inspired style. Rose with Leaders of the New School, then broke solo with 1996 hit Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check. His 2006 album The Big Bang debuted at No. 1.

Remy Ma

Bronx-born Remy Ma, mentored by Big Pun, rose to fame with Terror Squad's "Lean Back." Known for hits like "Conceited" and "All the Way Up," she's Grammy-nominated and collaborated with Fat Joe and Lil' Kim. Released from prison in 2014, she returned strong, starring in Love & Hip Hop: New York.

State Property

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel, linked to Jay-Z’s Roc-a-Fella, founded State Property. They debuted via the 2001 film State Property soundtrack, featuring breakout hit “Roc the Mic” with Freeway, and returned in 2003 with Chain Gang, Vol. 2.

Peedi Crakk

North Philly's Peedi Crakk, known for his high nasal tone and stop-start flow, gained fame on Roc-a-Fella with hits like "One for Peedi Crakk" and collabs with Jay-Z, Freeway, and the Roots.

Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim, from Queens and Long Island, reshaped late '80s hip-hop with hard-hitting beats and poetic, jazz-influenced rhymes. Hits include "Paid in Full" and "Follow the Leader."

Capone-N-Noreaga

Queens rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga rose with 1997’s gold album The War Report, known for gritty street tales and hits like "T.O.N.Y." They collaborated with Mobb Deep and dealt with legal struggles.

Chris & Neef

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Prudential Center Arena Capacity: 16,514

25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

prucenter.com

+1 973-757-6000

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About Prudential Center

Prudential Center is a 16,514-capacity multi-purpose arena in downtown Newark, NJ, opened in 2007 and affectionately known as "The Rock." It serves as the home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall University's men's basketball, regularly hosting major touring concerts and diverse entertainment events throughout the year.