Legends of Hip Hop Grand Prairie Tickets - Texas Trust CU Theatre

Legends of Hip Hop with JUVENILE, Tha Dogg Pound, and more

Nov 3, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX

LineUp

JUVENILE

4 concerts

New Orleans rapper Juvenile rose to fame with the Hot Boys and his 2004 hit "Slow Motion." Known for Southern hip-hop and bounce, he's collaborated with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. His platinum albums include *400 Degreez* and *Tha G-Code*. He started UTP Records and his 2006 album *Reality Check* addressed Hurricane Katrina.

Tha Dogg Pound

1 concert

Tha Dogg Pound, formed by Californians Kurupt and Daz Dillinger, rose to fame in the '90s through Death Row Records. Known for their G-funk style, they topped charts with "Dogg Food" (1995) and collaborated with rap icons like 2Pac and Snoop Dogg. Daz became a key producer after Dr. Dre's exit, while both pursued solo careers. Their influence persists with multiple reunions and projects like "Cali Iz Active" (2006) and "Dogg Chit" (2007).

DJ Quik

3 concerts

DJ Quik, born David Marvin Blake in Compton, is a revered rap figure known for his funk-inspired beats. His debut, *Quik Is the Name* (1991), went platinum with hits like "Tonite." He worked with AMG, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and produced for Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z. His albums like *Way 2 Fonky* and *Safe & Sound* are gold-certified. He also formed Mad Science label and collaborated with Kurupt, releasing *BlaQKout* in 2009.

Scarface

2 concerts

Scarface, born Brad Jordan in Houston, pioneered Southern thug rap. Known for gritty, hardcore lyrics, he found fame with Geto Boys and solo hits like "My Block." Collaborated with Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and 2Pac. Despite mainstream challenges, earned acclaim with "The Fix" and won 2001 Source's "Lyricist of the Year." Hesigned Ludacris to Def Jam South, boosting his legacy.

8Ball & MJG

1 concert

Southern rap pioneers 8Ball & MJG from Memphis gained fame with hits like "Space Age Pimpin'" and albums such as Comin' Out Hard. Renowned for their influential Southern style, they moved from Suave House Records to major labels like Bad Boy, collaborating with Swizz Beatz and DJ Quik. Known for their resilience, they left Bad Boy for Grand Hustle in 2010.