Grandmaster Flash + Tierra Whack --------- w/ Special Tribute to J Dilla

In conjunction with the special exhibition, Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody, The Broad celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a concert with co-headliners Grandmaster Flash and Tierra Whack, plus a tribute to J Dilla by DJs Monalisa and Wyldeflower with a special appearance by Illa J.

Hip hop as a music genre and lifestyle has had a profound impact on art, culture, fashion, politics, and more—both across the United States and internationally. In the Broad’s Keith Haring exhibition, the influence of hip hop on the iconic visual artist is evident in his linework, radiant energy, and use of color. Images of Haring’s era, including breakdancing figures, boom boxes, and DJs, are symbolic of his connection to street culture, nightlife, and graffiti art, while social commentary parallel to ideas being expressed in hip hop and rap are found throughout his work.

The technical experimentation of Grandmaster Flash on hit songs such as “The Message” and “White Lines” set new standards for music production. The Broad brings this legendary figure together with subsequent generations of hip hop artists to illustrate the lasting importance of hip hop and its inextricable connection to the visual arts. Co-headlining is Grammy-nominated lyricist and fast-rising superstar Tierra Whack, who will bring her flavorful wordplay and boundless creativity to the stage. Tierra will perform tracks from the acclaimed Whack World, "Whack History Month," and her EP Rap? released in 2021 as well as new material.Whack helped kick off the 2022 WNBA season with "Stand Up" from Rap? In acknowledgment of a beloved artist no longer with us, DJs Monalisa and Wyldeflower will do a B2B set paying tribute to record producer, drummer, rapper, and songwriter J Dilla, with a special appearance by Dilla’s brother, musician Illa J.