The Rock the Bells Festival is back and bringing serious heat for Summer 2025.
Dubbed Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool, the legendary hip-hop celebration is going down June 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This year’s lineup is stacked with icons, including Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. & Rakim, Too Short, Scarface, Fabolous and Lil’ Mo, Plies, Boosie, KRS-One, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Capone-N-Noreaga, Big Daddy Kane, Coast Contra, and State Property featuring Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk, and Chris & Neef.
The festival will be hosted by the one and only Roxanne Shante, with DJ Kid Capri holding it down on the turntables. And that’s not all—there’s a special Uptown Records tribute on deck, featuring performances from Mr. Cheeks, CL Smooth, Father MC, Al B. Sure!, Christopher Williams, Soul for Real, Jeff Redd, Donell Jones, Horace Brown, Monifah, and more.
Founded by the GOAT himself, LL Cool J, Rock the Bells has always been about preserving and uplifting the culture, giving flowers to the legends who laid the foundation. This year’s edition promises a perfect mix of old school and timeless flavor, pulling together generations of hip-hop under one roof.
From golden-era greats to R&B favorites, the energy is set to be off the charts. If you’re a real fan of the culture, Rock the Bells 2025 is where you need to be this summer.
Rock The Bells 2025 Drops Lineup: Busta Rhymes, Redman, Too Short & More
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