The man regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time – Rakim – will commence his 2022 European tour on August 13. He will start with a couple of dates in the UK (Leicester and Brighton) before going over to Germany, Switzerland, France, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.

The tour will eventually end where it begun, in the UK; this time around with three stops: London, Manchester and Bristol. It is being presented by Mind Blowing Productions.

In March 2020 while the world collectively paused, legendary artist, DJ, and photographer D-Nice launched Club Quarantine on Instagram Live. This revolutionary virtual club safely brought millions together to experience community amid global isolation. Now D-Nice is bringing the party to Carnegie Hall (in New York) on August 4th.

Following a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl in August 2021, Club Quarantine Live continues with a very special guest lineup which includes Ashanti, Jadakiss, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Hezekiah Walker, DJ Clark Kent, CL Smooth, Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band. It will be hosted by Chris Spencer.

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We Love Concerts presents I Love Hip-Hop Fest on Saturday, July 30th at the UIC Forum – 725 W. Roosevelt Road – in Chicago. The event will feature performances from a combination of veteran, in some cases legendary, and emerging MCs.

The lineup includes Project Pat, Twista, Shawnna, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Rakim and Crucial Conflict; These are some of the most respected rappers from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.

British rapper and songwriter Nadia Rose, who is most known for her mega hit song Skwod (released many years ago), is back! The MC who hails from Croydon, just shared a new song and video, titled Recipe, and her fans and supporters are already calling it a banger.

Although she is sporting a new image, Rose‘s lyrical prowess has not changed; if anything it has gotten better. Recipe is now available on all digital music platforms and the video can be viewed on YouTube.

While in Oregon at the end of the month, The Roots will perform at the public space commonly referred to as Portland’s living room. Pioneer Courthouse Square, which is located at 701 SW 6th Avenue in Portland, will see the hip-hop band hitting the stage on July 30 at approximately 6pm local time. The men will be joined by DJ Deena Bee.

General admission tickets are currently available online, and they’re going for $60 USD. Get additional information and passes here.

Some of the biggest names in 90s hip-hop will converge at the Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way) on Friday, August 5th, for what many are calling the ultimate rap concert from that era.

The lineup includes: Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lil Jon, Ma$e, Fabolous, Ying Yang Twins, Lloyd, Amerie and Lil Mo. DJ Livia is also on deck to provide additional music on the turntable.

Lupe Fiasco, the rapper, singer and record producer who rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, delivered another masterpiece last month. On June 24th he released a ten-track project titled Drill Music In Zion and its got the hip-hop community in a frenzy.

He followed up the album release a few days ago – on July 7th – by sharing some stunning visuals for Autoboto, one of the tracks from the record. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Additionally, Lupe Fiasco will be performing at The Clubhouse – 174 Daniels Hole Road – in East Hampton, New York on Saturday, July 30. Tickets for the show, which is scheduled to begin at 9pm, are now available via seeticketsdotus. General admission starts at $75 USD.