Rock The Bells Expands 2026 Lineup, Adds Raekwon, Ghostface Killah

Rock the Bells Festival has announced an expanded lineup, adding Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Shyne, Papoose, Kool G Rap, Onyx, Treach, Roxanne Shante, and more for the special Thanksgiving weekend celebration on Nov. 29 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Additional performers added for the holiday concert include Kwamé, Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five, and Roxanne Shante. Rapsody has also been added to D-Nice’s special curated set, joining David Banner, LeToya Luckett and The LOX.

“Hip-Hop has shaped the world for more than five decades, and Rock The Bells exists to honor the people who made that history and keep the culture moving upward,” said LL COOL J, Founder of Rock The Bells. “There’s something special about seeing artists and fans from different generations come together under one roof. Bringing that energy back to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend feels right. We’re going to celebrate music, show love to the community, and close out Hip-Hop History Month together.”

“The Black Promoters Collective was built to produce world-class live experiences that celebrate Black culture at the highest level,” said Shelby Joyner, President of the Black Promoters Collective. “Rock The Bells Festival embodies that mission. Together with LL COOL J, we’re producing an experience that honors Hip-Hop’s pioneers, celebrates its influence and brings generations together through the music that continues to shape culture around the world.”

The new additions join an already stacked lineup featuring LL COOL J, featuring DJ Z-Trip, Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman, SWV and D-Nice, bringing together pioneers, icons and celebrated voices from across generations of Hip-Hop.

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