NJPAC: Slick Rick, Rakim and Chuck D ‘represent!’ for Social Justice with a star-studded event (GIVEAWAY)
One of the best venues in the Garden State? Look no further than the legendary New Jersey Performing Arts Center with every high-profile entertainment legend and up-and-coming new talent gracing the stage. From Mike Epps’ hilarious comedy show last month to a must-see Slick Rick, Chuck D and Rakim ‘Represent!’ social justice celebration and movement? My goodness.
It’s all in the details and a massive salute to NJPAC giving Attack The Culture the opportunity to hook up a few lucky visitors with free tickets to experience this takeover in-person? Oh yes. Giveaway details further below and event info here:
MCs and poets unite for a moving celebration of spoken word as a catalyst for social justice. Featuring:
Chuck D, the rapper, songwriter, frontman of Public Enemy — and GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Rakim, the influential rapper and “inventor of flow.” He first exploded onto the scene with Eric B. is President and raised the bar for all future MCs.
The hip hop storyteller Slick Rick brings a clip from his new album/film Victory (starring Idris Elba and Nas), followed by a live performance.
Raina Simone, the producer, writer, rapper, freestyler and TikTok sensation who dropped her debut album Old Soul New Conscience in 2024.
DJ Spinna, the genre-defying producer and remixer of soul, hip hop, R&B, jazz, funk, electronic/dance and soulful house.
Tyehimba Jess, poet and author of Leadbelly and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olio. Widely published and anthologized, his many honors include fellowships from Guggenheim and NEA.
The 2025 Nuyorican Slam Team featuring Brittany Barker, Sola Kush and Sumbodies Mama, with special guest Caridad de la Luz, Executive Director at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
Hosted by Miss Jones of 94.7 The Block
For tickets, head over to the NJPAC site and secure ‘em ASAP!
Really want to attend? Have a date night planned for this showcase on Thursday, November 20? GOT YOU!
Simply shoot a direct message to @attacktheculture’s DM on Instagram and name your all-time favorite rap artist.
BOOM - that’s it. Winners will be pinged back no later than November 1, 2025. Good luck and win or not, pull through and let’s turn up together at the showcase!
