The Future, Missy Elliott, Glorilla and others will perform this week during the Grammy Awards ceremony dedicated to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Earlier this week, Questlove revealed that he was one of the tribute curators in a new video ad released on January 31, teasing that he was working on a tribute with some of the “biggest names” in hip-hop.
According to Questlove, the performance will be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, and it will feature a number of artists from this genre, “its past, present and future.”
In the video , Questlove said: “I am really very pleased to announce that there will be a special segment on the Grammy telecast this Sunday evening dedicated to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
“Can you believe in 50? It will be an absolutely amazing moment when some of the genre’s biggest names come together to celebrate the history of hip-hop — its past, present and future.”
Questlove went on to say that hip-hop’s “impact on our culture and our world” is “immeasurable,” and described it as “a driving force in music, in culture.” He continued: “It was a great honor to be the curator of this project together with The Roots and many others who will join us that evening. So you have to see it.”
Now the names of those who perform have been revealed, and among them will be Big Boi, Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel, Scorpio, Ice-T, Lil Baby. , Lil Wayne, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Rahiem, Rakim, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Spinderella, Scarface, Swizz Beatz and Too $hort.
LL Cool J will also present the event, perform and give a dedication.
“For five decades, hip-hop has not only been a defining force in music, but has also had a great impact on our culture,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
“His contribution to art, fashion, sports, politics and society cannot be overestimated. I’m so proud that we’re celebrating him so spectacularly on the Grammy stage. This is just the beginning of our annual celebration of this important musical genre.”
February 5 at the arena Crypto.com The 65th Grammy Awards Ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, and comedian Trevor Noah will be the host for the third time in a row. The nominations were announced in November, with Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Adele leading the way.
