Revolt World, which expands on the annual REVOLT Summit, is heading to Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th, at Pangaea Studios. It promises live entertainment, brand activations, masterclasses, and panel discussions from cultural leaders who play a role in empowering the Black community.

In honor of hip-hop’s 50th jubilee, nonprofit organization We Are Hip-Hop will represent the theme and pay homage to the global impact of the genre. Speaking of celebrations, the event, which is being presented by Walmart, will mark a historic milestone for REVOLT as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Along with Walmart, the three-day experience will also be supported by leading sponsor PepsiCo. PepsiCo will assist in bringing curated activations and engaging spaces for attendees, including a gaming house, wellness space, creator studio, podcast village, insights lab, and a career center.

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New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced a set of concerts that will take place throughout the month of August, all in honor hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.

Dubbed the 5X5 Block Party Series, these shows will feature food vendors, interactive experiences, and educational-entertainment talks, as well as live performances by some of the most respected rappers and deejays. Below are the dates and locations for the 5X5 Block Party Series.

BROOKLYN
Saturday, August 5, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Fulton Street & Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

QUEENS
Sunday, August 6, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Vernon Boulevard & 41st Avenue
Dutch Kills, NY 11101

THE BRONX
Saturday, August 12, 2023
1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453

After previewing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans last month, the Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is now in full swing. It officially launched on July 20th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be stopping at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Thursday, August 17th.

Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is the ultimate party bringing together the best and most respected MC’s of all time for one unforgettable night. Attendees will be treated to innovative wordsmith Big Daddy Kane, the original human beatbox Doug E. Fresh, conscious hip-hop pioneer KRS-One, legendary lyricist and MC Rakim, plus the storyteller Slick Rick. Special guests Roxanne Shante, hip-hop’s first female solo rap artist, and the great DJ Spinderella are also on the line-up.

Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli – two hip-hop titans – will share the stage at the popular live music venue, Ting Pavilion (Charlottesville, Virginia), on August 10th. The men will be supported by special guests Jaewar & Vibe Riot, a forward-thinking and charismatic collective with an acid jazz sound. Get additional info here.

The 2023 Rock The Bells Festival will kick off a week of live events in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. It will be held at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on Saturday, August 5th.

The extensive lineup includes LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, Lost Boyz, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Ludacris, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, Yo-Yo, Redman, Method Man, Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, MC Sha-Rock, Boot Camp Clik, Swizz Beatz, and Cold Crush Brothers; with more to be announced.

Founder and CEO of Rock The Bells, LL Cool J, has highlighted the cultural significance of the event, emphasizing its role in unifying hip-hop greats and paying tribute to the culture that reshaped the music landscape.

Hip-hop super group, The Roots, will perform live at College Street Music Hall (238 College Street) in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sunday, July 30. This is an all-ages event that’s scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m., and the entrance fee ranges from $45 to $99.

The Roots is one of the most influential and impactful hip-hop collectives of all time. Founded by Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter and Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum group went from rapping on Philadelphia street corners all the way to gigs at The White House, a longtime stint as the house band on The Tonight Show, and creating their own annual festival: The Roots Picnic.