After tapping the likes of Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Ari Lennox, Muni Long, and others to rock airwaves during the sophomore presentation of the annual ‘Living Black‘ event last year, iHeartRadio is boasting and even bigger line up for its third run.
Designed to shine a spotlight on “every beautiful aspect of Black culture,” this year’s extraganza – hosted by multi-hyphenate comedienne Jess Hilarious – will not only feature a star-studded 50th anniversary celebration of Hip-Hop but will also boast performances from award-winning stars Usher, GloRilla, Miguel, Coco Jones, and others.
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Set to stream from iHeartRadio’s official Facebook and YouTube pages on August 2, the hour-long special will also feature performances by hitmaking rapper NLE Choppa as well as appearances from Chloe Bailey, LL Cool J, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Lola Brooke, Kash Doll, and many others.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate iHeartRadio Living Black! in its third year, bringing together fans and superstar artists to honor Black culture and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop,” said Doc Wynter, president of hip-hop and R&B programming for iHeartMedia, in a press release. “Living Black! is a true testament to the power and lasting influence of Black artists and the community they reflect. We’re excited to once again partner with some of the very best talent and celebrate the impact that Black lives have on American culture.”
This year’s ‘Living Black’ will boast an interactive block party with multiple themes, including artists reflecting on their journey in the music industry, iconic moments in Hip-Hop, and more.