Promoters of the Rock the Bells hip-hop festival have canceled two shows in Washington this weekend and two in the New York City area next weekend because of lackluster ticket sales.
The announcement late on Thursday afternoon came as a shock to hip-hop fans on the East Coast. The annual festival, which does two-day stops in several major cities and attracts many of the biggest figures in the genre, is one of the biggest events on the hip-hop calendar.
The California-based company that puts on the event, Guerilla Union, put out a statement apologizing to fans and corporate sponsors. “It’s extremely unfortunate...
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The announcement late on Thursday afternoon came as a shock to hip-hop fans on the East Coast. The annual festival, which does two-day stops in several major cities and attracts many of the biggest figures in the genre, is one of the biggest events on the hip-hop calendar.
The California-based company that puts on the event, Guerilla Union, put out a statement apologizing to fans and corporate sponsors. “It’s extremely unfortunate...
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