The Grammys Announce Concert Special Celebrating 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
The Grammys Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop with 'A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop' Concert Special Featuring Legendary Artists. We discuss it here!
50 Years of Hip Hop
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By: Joshua Martin
Amazingly, it's been a half a century since DJ Kool Herc invented arguably the most popular music genre on the planet. Now the celebration is set to go prime time with an all new special entitled, ‘A Grammy salute to 50 years of Hip Hop’. The Grammys is set to air the tribute Sunday, December 10th on CBS as the world acknowledges 50 years of Hip Hop’s existence. The special two hour Grammy telecast will feature some of the culture’s most legendary artists, as the Recording Academy continues its year long celebration of Hip Hop’s anniversary.
“For five decades, Hip-Hop has not only been a defining force in music, but a major influence on our culture. Its contributions to art, fashion, sports, politics, and society cannot be overstated. I’m so proud that we are honoring it in such a spectacular way on the Grammy stage. It is just the beginning of our year-long celebration of this essential genre of music.”
The concert special will include performances by Queen Latifah, Rakim, Common and over a dozen other Hip-Hop legends.
The show will be taped on November 8th at the Youtube Theatre in Inglewood, California with LL Cool J and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson dubbed as executive producers, alongside Jesse Collins Entertainment, Claudine Joseph, Fatima Robinson and others. Marcello Gamma will serve as the show’s director. Other artists slated to take the stage include Black Thought, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, Bun B, Uncle Luke, Yo-Yo, Talib Kweli, J.J. Fad, The Lady of Rage, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Questlove, and Remy Ma. With more performers to be announced at a later date.
“A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years Of Hip-Hop” airs Dec. 10 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. ET/8-10 p.m. PT on CBS. The special will be available to stream live or on demand Paramount+.
The “A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop” live concert is open to the public. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com.
Full concert details are below:
Concert:
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
Doors: 6 p.m. PT
Concert: 7 p.m. PT
Location:
YouTube Theater
1011 Stadium Dr
Inglewood, CA 90305
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Gunna Sells Out Barclays Center in First Show Since Jail Release
Gunna's electrifying comeback show at Barclays Center sets the stage for his A Gift and A Curse Tour, featuring fan-favorite hits and a display of support for Young Thug. We Discuss it here!
Gunna performs in concert in the Netherlands
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By: Joshua Martin
Gunna set the stage ablaze in his first sold-out show, 'The Gift,' since being released from jail, and the fans loved it. He performed every song off of his new LP from start to finish. The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, was the site where the YSL affiliate graced the stage for the first time since his release in December 2022.
His set include hits songs like "Hot," "Back At It," and most notably the viral hit "F*kumean."
Gunna performs “fukumean” for the first time pic.twitter.com/YeV1hnkZzb
— YOUNG STONER LIFE (@YoungStonerLife) September 10, 2023
Gunna also showed support for YSL leader Young Thug, opening the show with a large sign that read “Free Jeffrey” according to reports. Young Thug’s legal name is Jeffrey Williams Jr.
Gunna performed Young Thug’s verse on “Hot” during his concert in Brooklyn tonight.
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) September 10, 2023
“Free Jeffery” pic.twitter.com/yB29vJCZV9
Gunna’s performance at the Barclays Center was the first of two shows he has scheduled for this month. His next show, 'The Curse,' will take place at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on September 28.
Gunna is currently on tour, promoting his latest project, 'A Gift and A Curse,' which has received mixed reviews due to allegations of him cooperating with his YSL co-defendants last year. This controversy explains why he has never performed the song live. Despite the criticism, the album has earned Gunna his first top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist with "F*Kumean," which peaked at number 3 in July.
Gunna also partnered with PLUS! and the nonprofit Goodr for 'The Gift.' $1 from every ticket sold was donated to the Goodr Foundation, an organization that, according to their website, "strives to end world hunger by cultivating countless resources." If his Los Angeles show draws a substantial audience, it wouldn't be surprising to see a full-scale tour in the near future.
YSL RICO Trial Update
While Gunna is free and performing, his YSL peers are looking at a much bleaker situation. Thug and seven other defendants are facing numerous charges relating to the group's operations in Atlanta. Despite the trail starting in January, jury selection is still ongoing. In spite of renewed pleas for Young Thug to receive bond, he and many of his peers remain behind bars. The trail is set to resume in October, with many legal experts projecting that the case could last another six to 8 months.
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