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Friday September 15 - We are celebrating 50 Years Of Hip Hop At Madison Square Garden!Performing Live: Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Sean Paul, & EPMD! Hosted By: Mariah Carey, Maxwell, & Tyrese w/ The Curator Funk Flex On The Set.Get Your Presale Tickets at <a href="http://ticketmaster.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ticketmaster.com</a> & Use The Presale Code: "Thebigshow50"https://www.instagram.com/p/CtY-_tlsNw1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hip-Hop Forever Concert - Celebrating 50 Years!

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Join us for the hottest event of Labor Day Weekend! On Da Reggae & Soca Tip Goes Down Friday, September 2 at the Coney Island Amphitheater!Performances by Kes, Tarrus Riley, Patrice Roberts, Ding Dong, and much much MORE! We have some special surprises on the way too!Limited <a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/hot-97-on-da-reggae-and-brooklyn-new-york-09-02-2022/event/1D005CDD0F0B5B80?_ga=2.127700174.276603122.1656933269-1332000206.1656933268" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets Available! </a>Join the celebration!

On Da Reggae & Soca Tip Goes Down Sept. 2nd!

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<h1>The First Ever Summer Jam.</h1>On June 21, 1994 - the first ever Summer Jam took place at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This was the first-ever all hip-hop arena show to take place and was hosted by HOT 97, the first all hip-hop radio station in New York City.This was two years before the GRAMMY’s would give out an award for Best Rap Album and long before hip-hop was respected by popular culture.<h4>The lineup for that show was Black Moon, Gang Starr, Nas, Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Arrested Development, SWV, and the Wu-Tang Clan.</h4>On <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-jam-through-the-years/id1627066431">HOT 97’s newest podcast "Summer Jam: Through The Years"</a> it was revealed by Summer Jam producer and head of Trevanna Entertainment Carl Freed that the show was hosted in East Rutherford, NJ because Madison Square Garden was not willing to host an all hip-hop event. Freed also divulged that the show sold out almost immediately.<iframe style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5lJBdHDx2O3OXEjSZ8BneH?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="232" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>In the planning stages for the original Summer Jam, many other names were considered, the most interesting one being “Hood Stock.” Also mentioned on <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/summer-jam-through-the-years-new-podcast-hot-97/">“Summer Jam: Through The Years”</a> was the fact that the Wu-Tang Clan left their green room bloodied and broken. Freed explained that no guns or weapons were drawn but the Staten Island group had a bit of a fight backstage. However, an unexpected artist’s security team did have some issues involving weapons.28 years ago the trajectory of hip-hop changed and both HOT 97 and Summer Jam played a major role in legitimizing the genre. Having the first major all hip-hip show near the birthplace of rap was also incredibly significant. Imagine if the first all hip-hop event took place in Ohio or Las Vegas, it just wouldn’t have the legacy that Summer Jam carries. On top of that, the “East coast, West coast” beef was still very prominent in 1994, so it was important that the first show of this magnitude took place in the New York area, with mostly New York artists.There were some out of town performers on the inaugural Summer Jam lineup, like Arrested Development and Gang Starr. Speech from Arrested Development revealed on <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/summer-jam-through-the-years-new-podcast-hot-97/">Summer Jam: Through the Years</a> that the group was booed during the first Summer Jam! Speech inferred that it was because Arrested Development was not from New York. He added “we had done shows in New York, and gotten love in New York, but this was different.” Relive or learn more about the first ever Summer Jam by listening to <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/summer-jam-through-the-years-new-podcast-hot-97/">Summer Jam: Through The Years,</a> hosted by Laura Stylez! The first episode about 1994 features Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box, Speech from Arrested Development, WBLS DJ Bugsy Buggs, and so much more!

Untold Stories From The First Ever Summer Jam: 28 Years Later

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Fivio Foreign sits down with Michael Medium right before stepping on the Summer Jam stage to discuss what went into his set, what to expect on the 'B.I.B.L.E.' deluxe album, working with Skillibeng, learning from Kanye West, thoughts on Lil' TJay, and more!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Fivio Foreign On Skillibeng, 'B.I.B.L.E.' Deluxe Album, + Learning From Ye

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Dreamdoll sits down with Miabelle to discuss her first full set on the Summer Jam stadium stage, what it took to put her performance together, her custom outfit and why she decided to pay homage to Lil Kim, her current tour, and more!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Dreamdoll On Paying Homage To Lil Kim, Being On The Stadium Stage, + Tour

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City Girls sit down with Mike Medium and discuss performing together for the first time on the Summer Jam stage, share news about a brand new single with Usher coming out soon, Yung Miami's new show 'Caresha Please', and even leave some relationship advice and some fashion tips for the Summer. So get them hoochie daddy shorts ready... PERIOD!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

City Girls Share Relationship Advice, Summer Fashion Tips + New Music w/ Usher

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Rowdy Rebel sits down with Michael Medium before hitting the stage alongside Fivio Foreign as one of his surprises of the night to discuss a variety of topics including some of the things he has learned since being released from prison, some books he has been reading, protecting black art - especially after the arrests of Gunna and Young Thug, and gives some advice to young artists!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Rowdy Rebel On Taking Music More Serious, Books + Protecting Black Art

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Miabelle caught up with The Girll Codee right after hitting the Festival Stage at Summer Jam! They kept their energy as they discussed their outfit for the day, reppin' for Brooklyn, and how it felt to hit that stage!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Girll Codee On Reppin' For Brookyn, Being Grateful, + Fashion

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Minutes after performing on the Festival Stage, NLE Choppa sits down with Miabelle to discuss the challenge of performing in front of the New York City crowd, his fashion choice of the evening, plans after Summer Jam, and how he plans of helping Justin Bieber after the singer revealed a temporary paralysis in his face.Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

NLE Choppa On Performing In NYC, Fashion, + Helping Justin Bieber

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Fresh off of performing on the Stadium Stage, Shenseea sits down with Miabelle to discuss her upcoming plans, recording new music, and more!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Shenseea On How She's Just Getting Started

CJ sits down with Miabelle to discuss being a father for the first time, new music he's working on, advice for artists coming out at Staten Island, the direction of his new music and more! Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

CJ On Fatherhood, Advice For New Artists, + What To Expect w/ New Music

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Fresh off of the Summer Jam Festival Stage surprise with Lady London, Dub Aura sits down with Miabelle to discuss working with the artist, what he's working on, and more!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

Dub Aura On Working w/ Lady London + New Music

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2021 Destination Summer Jam winner, K Goddess sits down with Miabelle to discuss her excitement following hitting the Festival stage, lesson she learned after her performance last year was cancelled due to the weather, and what to look forward to next.Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

K Goddess On Who's Next + Lesson In Waiting For First Performance

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B-Lovee sits down with Michael Medium after performing on the Festival Stage to discuss his next steps, how he stays consistent, Cardi B surprising people on the stage and more!Stay tuned for more highlights and exclusive content from Summer Jam which went down Sunday, June 12, at Metlife Stadium.

B-Lovee On Cardi B Surprise, Staying Consistent, What's Next

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Luckily there were no rain drops but it was still drippy for Summer Jam 2022.Whether you were backstage, at the festival stage, or in the audience for the mainstage, the hottest kicks permeated through the stadium. Peter Rosenberg and Megan Ryte rocked custom pieces while the Heavyhitters, DJ Enuff and Pretty Lou, sported traditional Air Jordans 1s.Our line up artist, The Girll Code, hyped up the Festival stage in custom Air Force Ones followed by "To the Moon" rapper, Jnr Choi, who performed in Jordans that appear to be in bondage.Check them out below:[gallery size="medium" ids="75030,75032,75019,75020,75034,75007,74998,75036,75038,75040,75042,75045,75027,75057,74995,75031,75058,75059,75060,75039,75041"]

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