DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic Live!
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, 1000 Boardwalk, 08401 Atlantic City Kort
fös. 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.
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Slick Rick“THE most sampled hip-hop artist in history” and “Hip-hop’s greatest storyteller,” Slick Rick (born Ricky Martin Walters) has set the pace for rap’s past, present, and future. Proudly donning his signature eyepatch, he has remained a true hip-hop superhero for the art since his emergence. The GRAMMY® Award-winning artist has gone from humble beginnings in Mitcham (South London) and The Bronx to performing at Carnegie Hall and earning a place in the country’s most hallowed hall—the Library of Congress. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture paid homage to him with a popular exhibition, and the Bronx Walk of Fame bears his name on a star as does a street in the borough, and his jewelry displayed at the Hall of Gems at the Museum of Natural History.
His legacy represents the confluence of elevated rap storytelling, fashion, jewelry, and philanthropy as well as the three cultures he proudly embodies—Jamaican, British, and American. Countless moments speak to his enduring influence, including a lyrical shoutout by Eminem, a mention by JAY-Z on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, a nod from Mark Ronson during a TED Talk, and duets with Mariah Carey at Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden and countless references by Nicki
Minaj and J. Cole. The Ruler's catalogue, which includes the anthems “La-Di-Da-Di” and "The Show,” boasts over 900 samples, ranging from Snoop Dogg’s “Lodi Dodi” from 1993’s seminal Doggy Style through Jay Rock’s GRAMMY® Award-winning “King’s Dead” [feat. Future & Kendrick Lamar]. The Recording Preservation Board of the Library of Congress designated “La-Di-Da-Di” for long-term preservation in the National Recording Registry.
Entering rarified air, it joins the ranks of only 650 recordings, dating back to the mid-19th century. Throughout his storied career, Slick Rick has received over 35 honors recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to music and culture, his commitment to community uplift, and his forward-thinking investments as both an artist and entrepreneur. His influence extends far beyond the stage — into philanthropy, real estate, and the broader cultural landscape.
Always ahead of the curve, he recently made waves with a residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. Noted as “the third artist signed to Def Jam Recordings” and “the most successful British-American rapper,” his multi-platinum discography encompasses The Great Adventures of Slick Rick [1988], The Ruler’s Back [1991], Behind Bars [1994], and The Art of Storytelling [1999]. Slick Rick’s influence extends across generations and platforms, with his likeness immortalized in gaming and digital culture—solidifying his place among the Mount Rushmore of hip-hop. He casts just as wide of a shadow over the world of fashion, headlining campaigns for MCM, Nike and NORDSTROM and collaborating with Supreme, Puma, Ballys, PACSUN, Urban Outfitters, Odd Sox, and ill-iOptics for collaborations. Moreover, he supports underserved and overlooked communities via his non-profit 501(c)3 organization, The Victory Patch Foundation.
He doesn’t follow the beat. He creates it.
Slick Rick Is Art.
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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 Rock
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