Festival headliner LL Cool J, Rock The Bells has a mission to elevate Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day via content, commerce and experiential moments.
Saturday’s event at Forest Hill stadium far exceeded that goal, with families, fans, and Hip-Hop heads young and old gathered in unison to rap along with artists like Roxanne Shante, Scarface, N.O.R.E., Lil Kim, Ice Cube and many more.
Despite sweltering 93-degree temps, 13,000 fans packed out the Queens amphitheater and braved the heat as the show began with performances from Digable Planets, Large Professor, and a masterful set from DJ Scratch.
After appearances from Down South heavy hitters Scarface and Rick Ross, it was time for the ladies of Hip-Hop to take over. Trina captivated the crowd with an all-too-brief set on stage featuring her classic verse on Trick Daddy’s “Nann,” and her more recent verse on Latto’s “B*tch from the Souf (Remix).”Even more femcee energy hit the stage next as Remy Ma, joined by frequent collaborator Fat Joe, took the stage and rocked the crowd with her hits “Conceited,” “Whuteva,” “Lean Back,” and “All the Way Up.” Remy even shared a special moment with her 3-year-old daughter Reminisce MacKenzie, decked out in Burberry and timidly waving to the crowd on cheering her mother on.
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