He held you ladies down this summer and now this fall, Maxwell will move from small theaters to big arenas. Thankfully, he’s bringing my BK neighbor Lonnie along for the ride. You fellas might wanna find out where the after parties are at. This is gonna be a hot ticket for the fairer sex.
Fri Sept 25 – Toronto – Air Canada Centre
Sat Sept 26 – Detroit – Joe Louis Arena (w/o Common)
Mon Sept 28 – New York – Madison Square Garden
Wed Sept 30 – Richmond – Richmond Coliseum
Fri Oct 2 – Washington DC – Verizon Center
Sat Oct 3 – Philadelphia – Wachovia Spectrum (w/o Common)
Mon Oct 5 – Atlanta – Philips Arena
Tue Oct 6 – Charlotte – Time Warner Cable Arena
Thu Oct 8 – Chicago – United Center
Fri Oct 9 – St. Louis – Scottrade Center
Mon Oct 12 – Dallas – TBA
Tue Oct 13 – Houston – Toyota Center
Fri Oct 16 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
Sat Oct 17 – San Francisco – TBA
Props: Rap-Up
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.