Shaquille O’Neal is promising the ultimate interactive experience on Saturday, December 31st, as he will be hosting The Shaq’tacular Spectacular. This a virtual reality New Year’s Eve countdown event, that will be filled with music, humor, and much more.

Some of the performers that will be featured are Cardi B, Ludacris, Lil Yachty, Killer Mike, Whipped Cream, and DJ Diesel. Also, several professional athletes and celebrities will be making an appearance. It will broadcast live on Facebook & Instagram.

Hip-Hop 50 New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held at The St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment Complex – 6805 Industrial Road – in Springfield, Virginia, starting at 8pm local time.

It will be hosted by Kenny Burns, with legendary rapper Slick Rick and beat-boxing king Doug E. Fresh as the masters of ceremony. Get tickets and additional information here.

One of the biggest hip-hop shows scheduled for January 2023 is the All Stars Of Hip-Hop concert. It will take place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall – 2301 Boardwalk – in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on the 15th.

The stellar lineup includes: KRS-One, Redman, Method Man, Beanie Sigel, The Lox, Ma$e and Freeway. This event is being present by Platinum Productions, a Philadelphia based company that has produced several quality entertainment events across the U.S.

Haitian Rastafarian chef, Jolo, will be having the grand re-opening for Jolo’s Kitchen this Friday, December 23rd. His space, which is located at 49 Lawton Street in New Rochelle, New York, is more than just a restaurant. In addition to the food there is also music and art, presented in a manner that highlights natural living, particularly the Rastafarian way of life.

The upcoming event will be hosted by Grap Luva, and there will be a live performance by one of hip-hop’s most thought-provoking duos: Dead Prez. This is a free non-ticketed private affair, but attendees are being asked to R.S.V.P. on eventbrite.