DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic Live!
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, 1000 Boardwalk, 08401 Atlantic City Directions
Fri 07.08.2026 20:00
DJ Cassidy returns to Atlantic City with his groundbreaking "Pass The Mic Live!" for another historic one-time-only concert uniting twenty icons of Hip Hop's "Golden Era" in one night on one stage. The unprecedented ensemble represents what many believe to be the most definitive era of Hip Hop, composed of the culture's most prolific artists. The highly anticipated event will mark the return of "DJ Cassidy?s Pass The Mic Live!" to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, following last summer's sold out show. "Pass The Mic" has transformed the way we experience our favorite artists and favorite songs, uniting legendary artists who have shaped music culture on a global scale throughout decades. What began as a virtual series in 2020 transformed into a viral phenomenon, a hit television show, and now, live concerts, selling out major venues across the US, including Radio City Music Hall in New York City, a residency at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, and most recently, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Performers
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Slick RickRakim (full name Rakim Allah), born on Long Island, New York is an African-American rapper. He is widely regarded as the greatest rapper (and top amongst the most influential rappers) in hip-hop history, as having revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between the years 1987 and 1992. He later released his solo debut album in 1997. To date his most successful album is 'The 18th Letter'
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RakimRakim (full name Rakim Allah), born on Long Island, New York is an African-American rapper. He is widely regarded as the greatest rapper (and top amongst the most influential rappers) in hip-hop history, as having revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between the years 1987 and 1992. He later released his solo debut album in 1997. To date his most successful album is 'The 18th Letter'
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Big Daddy KaneBorn on the 10th of September 1968, Big Daddy Kane is the stage name of Antonio Hardy, a rapper hailing from New York City, New York, USA. He is hailed as one of the greatest MCs of his generation, and has influenced world-conquering artists like Eminem and Ice-T.
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MC LyteMC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist. She was the first female rapper commonly acknowledged to be as hard as the men: she loves to curse, and she's got that fierce working-class Brooklyn voice and no-nonsense demeanor. But she's also written some of the most fearlessly honest and introspective lyrics in modern music. Also, the first rapper ever to perform in Carnegie Hall and the Arsenio Hall show. A few years back she became the first rap artist to tour for the USO, performing for troops stationed in Italy, Greece, Sicily, and Sardinia -- an audience she intends to reach out to again in the near future. -
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Chubb RockKwamé , a talented artist, songwriter and producer has returned with his first album in 31 years . “THE DIFFERENT KIDS”
Ushering in a new era of a mix of modern tones , nostalgia & style .
Kwame brings to the stage high energy mix of that classic hip hop party feel , crowd participation and high level musicianship .
Blending decades worth of his classic records and production .
As a producer/ songwriter, Kwamé has produced on many multi platinum albums garnering over 30 Million sales and has # 1 singles such as ”On Fire" by G Units Lloyd Banks and Will Smiths "Switch" and Vivian Green’s “Get Right Back To My Baby”
Kwamé first emerged on the music scene at large in 1989 at the age of 16 with one of Hip Hop's classic album, “The Boy Genius “ and “A day in the life” along with classic
songs such as the Rhythm and Ownlee eue, Selling over 3 million records.
Born in Queens, New York, Kwamé was surrounded by and got his start with Hip Hop legends such as Dana Dane , Salt & Peppa and Kid n Play .
Kwamé is also a fashion trend setter sparking the Polka Dot Craze
Kwamé has produced tracks for Will Smith , Mary J Blige, Missy Elliott , LL Cool J, Christina Aguliera, Method Man, Talib Kweli, Mya, Fantasia, Lloyd Banks , Eminem ,Tweet ,Missy, 50 cent , Raheem Devaughn .
Currently Kwamé owns and opposites MAKE NOISE RECORDINGS distributed by Universal Music Group
