LL COOL J Cleveland Tickets - Rocket Arena

LL COOL J with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jadakiss, and more

Aug 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

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DJ Jazzy Jeff

1 concert

Philadelphia-born Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, renowned for his partnership with Will Smith in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, is a pioneer turntablist known for the Transformer scratch. He executive-produced Jill Scott's debut and ran A Touch of Jazz. With Grammy awards for tracks like "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime," Townes made waves in hip-hop and R&B. His solo works include The Magnificent trilogy and collaborations with Eric Roberson and Freddie Foxx.

MC Lyte

1 concert

MC Lyte, a pioneering rapper and actress from Brooklyn, is the first female rapper Grammy-nominee and first to go gold. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, and received numerous honors, including B.E.T.'s I AM HIP HOP award.

The Roots

9 concerts

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.

Common

1 concert

Common, born in Chicago, is an acclaimed artist, actor, and activist. Known for his engaging style, he earned GRAMMYs, an Emmy, and an Oscar for "Glory," co-written with John Legend. Recently, he debuted on Broadway in "Between Riverside and Crazy."