In 1973, Hip-Hop got its humble start in The Bronx when 18-year-old Clive Campbell aka DJ Kool Herc isolated the instrumentals on funk tracks, switched beats and created a novel sound that hadn’t yet been heard.
Now, a half century later, fans from all over the globe are returning to the genre’s birthplace to celebrate Hip-Hop 50 with some of the biggest stars from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s and ’20s at Yankee Stadium on Friday, Aug. 11.
The one-night-only event will feature mega stars like Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Lil Kim.
They’ll be joined by icons Nas, Fat Joe, Common, Ghostface Killah and Lupe Fiasco.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Kurtis Blow and Cam’ron round out the lineup.
Of course, the founding father of Hip-Hop DJ Kool Herc will be there too.
And if you want to take part in the extravaganza, it isn’t too late — as of now, last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $57 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Lower-level and floor tickets are a bit more pricier.
How much are they going for now?
Keep scrolling.
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Hip-Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Hip-Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by upper, lower and floor level sections for Hip-Hop 50 can be found right here:
| Hip-Hop 50 sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Upper-level | $57 |
| Lower-level | $178 |
| Floor level | $144 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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Hip-Hop 50 complete lineup
If you’re a completist and want to know who’s on the lineup from top to bottom, we’re with you.
For a primer on all Hip-Hop 50 performers, take a gander at this sweet bill below:
Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2023
After Hip-Hop 50 goes down, many of the biggest stars in the game are touring all over North America this year.
Here are just five of our favorite acts you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Drake with 21 Savage
• Wu-Tang Clan with Nas
• 50 Cent with Busta Rhymes
• Playboi Carti
• Doja Cat with Ice Spice
A little over a month later, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and more are headlining at Hip-Hop 50’s second major NYC concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 15.
Who else is on tour? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here to find out.