A full day of hip-hop at the Uptown VFW.

* ONLINE TICKET SALES END 10am. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. DOORS 1PM *

Saturday, September 19, Black Sheep, Tha Alkaholiks, and Ras Kass join a stacked Twin Cities lineup on the VFW’s outdoor Main Stage. Come through for an afternoon and evening of live hip-hop, then head across the street to Even Keel for the official after party, included with your ticket.

BLACK SHEEP — Queens, NY

Founding members of the Native Tongues collective with 35 years of hip-hop history behind them.

THA ALKAHOLIKS — Los Angeles

E-Swift, J-Ro, and Tash bring their West Coast sound and a catalog of party records to the outdoor stage.

RAS KASS — Watts, CA

Known as the “Waterproof MC,” Ras Kass made his mark with the sharp lyricism of his 1996 debut, Soul on Ice.

PLUS

Muja Messiah · Maya Marchelle · Jada Brown · DJ Snuggles · Baby Shel · T La Shawn · Arvell Genius

Hosted by Mr. Peter Parker (Go 95.3) and DJ D-Mil.

THE AFTER PARTY IS INCLUDED

Keep the night going across the street at Even Keel (2901 Lyndale Ave S). Doors open at 9:30 PM, and admission is included with your Main Stage ticket. Minneapolis legend Bàbá Truth Maze hosts, with Juice Lord, Sean Anonymous, Exxe, Rich Lee, WHIT, Brother Buffalo, GURBUR THE GOD, and Minnesota Vice.

Doors 1:00 PM. Music until 9:45 PM. 21+, valid ID required.

The Main Stage is part of Uptown Vibes, a full day of music, food, and art across LynLake. Elsewhere that day, catch late-night bass at Sonic Equinox, DAYFUNK’s free house music pop-up, and the free LynLake Linkup. Explore the full event at https://uptownvibesmpls.com