Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, Coco Jones and NLE Choppa to Perform During “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 Special Event and National On-Air Celebration Of Black Culture and Impact In America Hosted by Jess Hilarious on August 2
June 27 2023 - 7:00AM
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The Event Will Feature Special Appearances by
LL COOL J, Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chl�e, Lola
Brooke, D Smoke, Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG and More
iHeartRadio Living Black! Will Exclusively
Stream On iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and Broadcast on
iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B Stations and the iHeartRadio App
Nationwide
The Event Will Continue iHeartRadio’s
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Featuring Special
Hip-Hop Tributes and “Block Party” Style Activations
iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., today
announced the third annual “iHeartRadio Living Black!” 2023 a
special event featuring performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla,
Coco Jones and NLE Choppa at Market Street in Inglewood,
California, a hub for Black art, music, and culture in Los Angeles.
The event will also feature special appearances from LL COOL J,
Ty Dolla $ign, Roddy Ricch, Warren G, Chl�e, Lola Brooke, D Smoke,
Kash Doll, SleazyWorld Go, DDG and more. The special event will
exclusively stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and
broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations and the
iHeartRadio app on August 2 at 7 p.m. local time and feature
iHeartRadio personalities including The Breakfast Club’s DJ Envy
and Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee, Big Boy and Nyla Symone.
The iHeartRadio Living Black! 2023 event is inspired by the
culture, history and innovation of Black culture and hip-hop. In
addition to the music, the hour-long special is an interactive
block party that brings Black culture to life while celebrating the
50th anniversary of hip-hop including:
- HAIR-itage: Black hair is undoubtedly a major part of
Black culture and Black expression. It has also played a major role
in hip-hop in the past 50 years. Angela Yee will welcome celebrity
stylist Jay Christopher to the block party to discuss some of the
most iconic and influential hair looks of the past five decades of
hip-hop and explore how some of those looks are relevant
today.
- Mic Drop: This segment will celebrate artists who are on
their ascension to superstardom. These talented wordsmiths drop a
hot 16 bar freestyle right in the center of the block party. A
spotlight and a mic magically appear, setting the stage for what
feels like an impromptu cypher.
- In The Booth: Every artist remembers their first visit
to the studio and there's nothing like stepping in the booth for
the first time. There are endless stories about the icon's first
time spittin' in the studio, or even their first time as a guest.
Special guest talent will share intimate details about their time
in the studio, including who was there, how they felt and what they
witnessed.
- Flip The Script: Big Boy’s Neighborhood: Big Boy's
Neighborhood has been a trusted voice in Hip Hop for decades. Big
Boy will reminisce on iconic hip-hop moments, breaking news on
radio and reflect on the impact his show has had on Black and
hip-hop culture.
- FundaMENTAL Bars: Many hip-hop artists are breaking down
the stigma around mental health. Charlamagne tha God will sit with
Elliot Connie to talk about how hip-hop started as an authentic
Black voice and how it has evolved over the last 50 years and is
now on a path of healing. Charlamagne and Elliot will celebrate a
few lyrics from hip-hop’s greatest and talk about its relevance in
today’s culture.
The Living Black! event continues the celebration of the 50th
anniversary of hip-hop. Throughout this year, iHeartRadio has
created memorial moments across its platforms and live events
including custom audio tributes with top recording artists sharing
why they fell in love with hip-hop. Artists who participated in
those include Diddy, Ice Cube, French Montana, 50 Cent, Latto, DJ
Khalid, Ice T, LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes and more. Additionally,
during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, LL COOL J delivered a
special performance as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of
hip-hop.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate iHeartRadio Living Black! in its
third year, bringing together fans and superstar artists to honor
Black culture and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
hip-hop,” said Doc Wynter, President of Hip Hop and R&B
Programming for iHeartMedia. “Living Black! is a true testament to
the power and lasting influence of Black artists and the community
they reflect. We’re excited to once again partner with some of the
very best talent and celebrate the impact that Black lives have on
American culture.”
“iHeartRadio Living Black! is an exciting opportunity to
celebrate Black culture, highlight Black excellence and showcase
its influence,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive VP of Programming Hip
Hop and R&B Strategy for iHeartMedia. “Now in our third year,
Living Black! gathers its best lineup yet and we’re thrilled to
bring them and our audience a truly unforgettable experience."
Produced by Emmy and Grammy award-winning producer Rikki Hughes
and the Magic Lemonade Team, the “iHeartRadio Living Black!”
special event on August 2 will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and
Facebook and broadcast on iHeartMedia Hip-Hop and R&B stations
and the iHeartRadio app.
iHeartRadio Living Black! is sponsored by Hyundai. For more
information on iHeartRadio Living Black!, visit
iheart.com/livingblack.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media
company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month.
iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in
the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next
largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled
reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the
largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads
than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number
one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more
followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully
integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and
podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience
connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms,
products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company
information.
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