Public Enemy, T.I., Swizz Beatz and Other Hip-Hop Stars Will ‘Pass the Mic’ to Honor Lyor Cohen at Spirit of Life Gala
variety.comJaden Thompson The Spirit of Life Gala, hosted by the cancer research and treatment organization City of Hope, will honor hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Lyor Cohen with a one-time-only version of DJ Cassidy‘s “Pass the Mic Live!” at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on Oct.
18. The performance will include appearances by Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Dru Hill, EPMD, Ja Rule, Memphis Bleek, Swizz Beatz and T.I, all artists who have worked with Cohen throughout his career in some capacity.
Cohen will also serve as host of the event, which is organized by the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry’s (MFEI) fundraising group.
In his 40 years in the industry, Cohen has worked at Rush Management, the Island Def Jam Music Group, Warner Music Group, 300 Entertainment and other labels.
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