The 2018 Legends Fest: Hip Hop Edition Is Headed To Chicago

Chicago is heating up this weekend with the 2018 Legends Fest: Hip Hop Edition which will take place on May 25, 2018 at the Arie Crown Theatre.

The Legends Fest: Hip Hop Edition

Hip-hop legend Scarface will be joined by some of hip-hop’s most honorable artists from the 80s and 90s, including KRS-One, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shante, and DJ Quik.

Chicago’s own, Twista, known for his chopper-style of rapping and chart-topping hits, performs in his hometown alongside hip-hop icons to cover fan-favorites and take concert-goers on a trip down memory lane.

Performances by the reigning queens of hip-hop, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, and Shawnna, will shut down the building with their legendary hits for the real hip hop lovers.

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About The Legends Fest:

The Legends Fest is an annual event that honors music’s greatest icons. Past headliners include Busta Rhymes, Brandy, Monica, G-Unit, Da Brat, and many more.

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