National Hip-Hop Celebration in D.C. to Feature Public Enemy and Ice-T
Hip-hop, the most popular genre in America, reached its 50th anniversary in August. To mark this momentous milestone, a National Celebration of Hip-Hop will take place in Washington D.C. on October 6 and 7, featuring legendary artists Public Enemy and Ice-T as headliners.
The free concerts will be held at West Potomac Park on the iconic National Mall. Hip-hop, born in the Bronx and now spread worldwide, has had a profound influence on art, fashion, politics, and various aspects of popular culture for the past half-century. The aim of this celebration is to bring together all these facets in one place for the people, by the people, according to Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Joining Public Enemy and Ice-T on stage will be an impressive lineup of hip-hop pioneers including Kurtis Blow, Kid ‘n Play, Soulsonic Force, Roxanne Shante, CL Smooth, Melle Mel and Scorpio, The Sugarhill Gang, Peter Gunz, DJ Kevie Kev Rockwell, Mad Skillz, MC Sha-Rock, Busy Bee, Joe Ski Love, Positive K, Boogie Black, and Mick Benzo. More acts are expected to be announced soon.
Flavor Flav of Public Enemy expressed his excitement, stating, We are honored to continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in America’s Capitol with a free event for everyone. I can’t wait to get on stage and do our thing.
Registration for the free concert is now open at NationalCelebrationofHipHop.com, with tickets being allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, VIP packages will be available for purchase on the website.
The National Celebration of Hip-Hop promises to be a memorable event, paying tribute to the cultural movement that hip-hop has become over the past 50 years. As fans eagerly anticipate the performances by pioneering artists and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, this celebration will showcase the legacy and continued influence of hip-hop on a global scale.
Don’t miss out on this historic event. Register now and secure your spot at the National Celebration of Hip-Hop in Washington D.C.
