Kanye West, Rihanna To Headline Hot 97's 2008 Summer Jam
Published: Friday - April 25, 2008
Words by Miles Bennett
Kanye West (Photo: Roc-A-Fella Records)
New York's Hot 97 radio station announced the line-up for their annual Summer Jam concert this week, and it's star-studded.
Taking place on June 1 at Giants Stadium in New Jersey for the sixth consecutive year, headliners are set to be Kanye West and Rihanna.
Others on board include T-Pain, Ray J & Yung Berg, The Dream, D-Block featuring Styles P and Sheek Louch, a reunited Public Enemy, and Lil Wayne featuring backing from the Gym Class Heroes.
Past Summer Jam performers and appearances have been a who's who of hip-hop and R&B royalty, including Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Diddy, Jamie Fox, Eminem, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown and others.
Tickets are on sale now, and range anywhere from $40 to $165.
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