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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic hip-hop artist Busta Rhymes to perform at New York State Fair
Best Reviews SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Fair has announced its first Suburban Park concert for 2025. Hip-hop icon, Busta Rhymes will perform on Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m. 'A New Yorker through and through, Busta Rhymes has worked with some of music's biggest names and produced some of the industry's most memorable songs,' said Fair Director, Julie LaFave. Busta Rhymes, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr. is known for his hit songs, 'I Know What You Want,' 'Touch It,' 'Don't Cha,' 'Break Ya Neck,' and more. 'A titan in the industry, Busta has worked alongside countless artists like the Notorious B.I.G., Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, TLC, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Eminem, Kayne West, Lil Wayne, and many others,' said the Fair. All concerts are included in the price of admission. Tickets will be $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older. Artist: Place: Time: Date: Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, August 24 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South China Morning Post
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet the reggae-star grandson of Bob Marley, singer-songwriter YG Marley
YG Marley is following in his legendary grandfather Bob Marley's footsteps. Photo: @ygmarley AP Fame and celebrity The late, great Bob Marley is the undisputed king of reggae. And for music lovers of a certain age, Lauryn Hill, who had a long-term relationship with his son Rohan, is one of the greatest singers of her generation. It should come as no surprise then that their progeny are finding success in the family business. Hill's third child, Joshua Omaru Marley, performs as YG Marley and is making a name for himself as a reggae star like his grandfather. Last October he paired up with Nigerian superstar and four-time Grammy nominee Davido on Afrobeats track 'Awuke', and most recently worked with 'I Know What You Want' rapper Busta Rhymes on the track 'Treasure & Gold'. His own debut single, 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight', was released in December 2023 and certified platinum at the end of 2024. YG Marley (centre) with mother Lauryn Hill and her former Fugees bandmate, Wyclef Jean. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram So who is YG Marley and what do you need to know about the reggae sensation? YG Marley is the third of six siblings A Hill-Marley family album. Photo: @mslaurynhill/Instagram Marley, 23, is the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley and the son of Lauryn Hill and Marley's son, Rohan Marley. He's the third of Hill's six children, five of whom she shares with Rohan, the others being Zion, Selah , John and Sarah. The father of Hill's youngest child, Micah, 13, has not been disclosed. He is the proud father of three YG Marley with his three children. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram In 2021, Marley introduced his first child – a son named Caleb – and in June 2023 posted a photo on Instagram suggesting he'd added twins to his brood. As for the mother's identity, he's keeping that private and there's no word on his current relationship status.
