Check out the 8 best moments from Hip Hop 50 Live, featuring Nas, Run-D.M.C., Fat Joe and more.
Nonetheless, it waswho delivered the most fully-realized set of the Queens of Hip-Hop segment. Introduced by a royal court setup complete with flags emblazoned with her iconic album covers, Lil Kim emerged from the bottom of the stage and treated fans to performances of “All About the Benjamins” and “Big Momma Thang.” Kim spent the majority of her set interacting with the crowd, truly taking in just how enormous Yankee Stadium is — and what it means for hip-hop to occupy such an iconic venue.
Notorious for his wider frame, Fat Joe flaunted his slimmer body once he took off his shirt and performed the second half of his set completely topless. Simultaneously, a genuine celebration of the Latinx influence on hip-hop’s creation and a testament to the sprawling influence of Terror Squad, Fat Joe’s set was one of the best moments of Hip-Hop 50 Live.Just before 1:30 a.m. EST, Kings of Rockfinally took the stage at Hip Hop 50 Live.
For their final show, Run and DMC performed with the same vigor and spunk that helped them become one of the most important names in hip-hop history. The two rappers ran up and down the stage as they performed seminal hits like “It’s Tricky” and “Walk This Way.” As hip-hop and capitalism have become increasingly married throughout the genre’s evolution, it was interesting to watch Run-D.M.C.
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