Celebrating 50 years of East Coast Hip Hop [Aug 5, 1PM, Hfx.]

TOAST: Celebrating 50 years of East Coast Hip Hop – (via: Pineapple Express Media)
 
Pineapple Express Media — “In celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop🥳, Pineapple Express Media presents TOAST: An Industry Recognition & Tribute show.
 
This event highlights the Hip Hop predecessors who have preserved and paved the way in the region.
 
Join us on August 5th at 1 pm to celebrate Nova Scotia’s Hip Hop history with a tribute show with performers paying homage to & recognizing the work of; MC J & COOL G, SHY LUV, GHETTOCHILD, HELLAFACTZ & UNIACKE POSSE. 🎶🎵🎧🎛💃🏾🕺🏿🥁🎨
 
We will also be recognizing a few community artists that have impacted Hip Hop culture as a whole in the region and beyond. You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime event!
 
Tickets will be on sale UNTIL August 3rd. [CLICK HERE]
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Tickets includes admission, a drink & appetizers!!!”

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