Rock the Bells festival is returning with a star-studded lineup for its Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool event.
The festival, slated to take place at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on June 28, is set to feature performances from Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. and 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.
Rock the Bells 2025 will be emceed by Roxanne Shante alongside DJ Kid Capri. There will also be an Uptown Records celebration with a lineup that includes Mr. Cheeks, CL Smooth, Father MC, Al B. Sure!, Christopher Williams, Soul for Real, Jeff Redd, Donell Jones, Horace Brown, Monifah and more.
“Rock The Bells has always been about the elevation, preservation, and innovation of Hip-Hop,” said LL COOL J, who founded Rock the Bells. “Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool is more than a festival — it’s a cultural homecoming. We’re celebrating the artists who built the foundation and the new voices pushing it forward, all in one night. This is Hip-Hop in its full glory — past, present, and future.”
“Partnering with LL COOL J and the Rock The Bells festival is an extension of our shared commitment to celebrating Black culture through powerful live experiences,” said Shelby Joyner, president of the Black Promoters Collective. “This isn’t just an event—it’s a cultural movement. We’re proud to help bring together generations of fans and legends to honor Hip-Hop’s impact and ensure its legacy continues to thrive on the biggest stages.”
Presale tickets for Rock the Bells 2025 will be available starting on April 23 at 10 a.m. ET. General sale starts on April 25 at 10 a.m. ET.
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