Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop in North Carolina, The Roots kicked off an unforgettable night, setting the stage for iconic performances by De La Soul and LL Cool J, who brought his signature swag and a surprise appearance by David Banner. The energy reached a crescendo when LL Cool J returned with legends Rakim and Juvenile, encapsulating the transformative impact and vibrant essence of Hip Hop. The evening, a harmonious blend of beats, rhymes, and lyrical greatness, was a testament to the genre's enduring legacy, leaving those in attendance with an indelible memory and those absent with a missed piece of music history.

THE ULTIMATE HIP-HOP MASH-UP WILL BE ONE NONSTOP CONTINUOUS SET AND WILL FEATURE THE LEGENDARY ROOTS AS THE MUSICAL BACKBONE, ALONGSIDE DJ JAZZY JEFF & DJ Z-TRIP 

SELECT CITIES TO FEATURE SALT-N-PEPA, QUEEN LATIFAH, RAKIM, COMMON, MC LYTE, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, BIG BOI, BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY, ICE T, JUVENILE, DOUG E. FRESH & SLICK RICK, DE LA SOUL, RICK ROSS, GOODIE MOB, & JADAKISS