Queens’ homecoming lineup welcomes back local legends

Queensbridge’s own, Havoc of Mobb Deep, made the lineup for the Forest Hills homecoming concert. Photo by Jenny McCambridge/Flickr

By Rachel Vick

The initial lineup for the free homecoming concert at Forest Hills Stadium was announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday.

The hip hop-themed show will feature headline act George Clinton + The P-Funk All Stars with special guests and Too $hort. Dubbed “It’s Time for Hip Hop NYC,” the concert will take place on Friday, Aug. 20.

“You don’t want to miss the local, legendary talent performing throughout NYC Homecoming Week,” de Blasio said.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum has DJ Hurricane, DJ Wiz, EPMD, Mobb Deep and Yo-Yo signed on to perform between 4:00 and 9:30 p.m.

“Many of the artists performing in these shows are native New Yorkers hailing from the five boroughs,” said Rocky Bucano, executive director and president of the UHHM. “It’s their talent, creativity and passion for the culture that spread it from the stoops, parks and playgrounds to stages worldwide.”

Queens Public Library’s Hip Hop Coordinator Ralph McDaniels will be hosting the concerts.

Anyone with at least one dose of the COVID vaccine will be able to attend the shows, which are taking place in each borough.