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D-Nice entertained the masses during the height of the pandemic with his popular “Club Quarantine” DJ sets on Instagram Live and now he’s bringing that energy to the Nation’s Capital. This coming weekend, D-Nice will host a three-day event at the Kennedy Center featuring top names in comedy and music.
DJ D-Nice and the Club Quarantine Live Residency kicks off on Friday, October 6 with the CQ Comedy Showcase hosted by Royale Watkins and music from DJ Clark Kent. The showcase will feature Chris Spencer, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd, Gina Yashere, Zainab Johnson, and Flex Alexander.
The following evening (October 7), Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice will feature the likes of MC Lyte, Kem, Muni Long, Machel Montano, Jadakiss, Camp Lo, Vin Rock of Naughty By Nature fame, Tracie Spencer, Shancie, and Frédéric Yonnet. Chris Spencer will serve as the host with Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band will help out with the background tunes.
Wrapping up the three-day weekend is CQ Praise & Worship on Sunday (October 8) with Hezekiah Walker, Anthony Brown and group therAPy, Tim Bowman Jr., Maranda Curtis & Faithy City Music, Mali Music, Jules Juda, J.J. Hairston, Virtue, and Charles Jenkins.
“The lineup we’ve prepared is nothing short of breathtaking. This opportunity has left me overflowing with emotions, and I can hardly contain my excitement for the Club Quarantine Live Residency at the Kennedy Center and the phenomenal community of artists that will be participating as part of it,” D-Nice shared in a press release statement. “It is a special curation encompassing the incredible sounds of hip-hop, R&B, gospel, soca, jazz, and comedy. We invite audiences and our CQ Fam to join us and get ready for an unforgettable experience that will touch your soul and make you dance with joy. Together, we’ll continue to create magical moments that will last a lifetime.”
For tickets to the Club Quarantine Live Residency, please follow this link.
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Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris held a huge bash to celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.
One of the biggest parties celebrating Hip-Hop 50 went down in Washington D.C. on Saturday, Sep. 9, at the Vice President’s residence.
With the VP handling hosting duties with some help from Club Quarantine’s owner, DJ D Nice, Hip-Hop vets like Common, Roxanne Shante, Dougie Fresh, MC Lyte, and Slick Rick all hit the stage to perform tunes out of their iconic catalogs.
“Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of American popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. I truly believe hip-hop is one of America’s greatest exports,” VP Harris told the roughly 400 guests in attendance.
The Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, added, “This is a hip-hop household!”
Lil Wayne Was A Big Surprise
The day also featured scorching performances from Fat Joe and Remy Ma, who hit the stage to perform “All The Way Up,” but the biggest surprise came when Lil Wayne made an appearance.
For those who still remember, Lil Wayne let us all down when he decided to take a picture with Agent Orange, disgraced former President and leader of the mayo-infused insurrection, Donald Trump.
Trump, more than likely caping for some Black votes, gave Weezy a pardon, but he denied shilling for Trump.
Per Variety, after his surprise set, which included a “Mrs. Officer” performance off his critically acclaimed album Tha Carter III during the concert, Wayne told attendees, “I can’t believe I’m here.”
We’re sure many of the guests felt the same due to his previous actions, but hey, we all can appreciate when a person rights their wrongs.
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VP Kamala Harris Dancing To “Vivrant Thing” Was A Vibe
Of course, the reactions were pouring in on X (formerly Twitter) about the event, specifically the MVP’s dance moves. A video of VP Harris hitting her auntie two-step to Q-Tip’s classic record “Vivrant Thing” has made its rounds on social media.
Shoutout to the MVP for giving Hip-Hop its flowers and celebrating the art form in a space many would have never thought you would hear rap at.
You can see more reactions in the gallery below.
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2. Love to see it
3. The VP is right
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5. Love to see it.
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