George Clinton, Remy Ma, KRS-One to headline free concerts

Remy Ma, George Clinton and KRS-One are among the stars headlining a series of free concerts next month meant to celebrate New York City’s emergence from the coronavirus pandemic

NEW YORK -- Remy Ma, George Clinton and KRS-One are among the headliners of a series of free concerts next month meant to celebrate New York City's emergence from the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concerts taking place at outdoor venues in the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens starting Aug. 16. While a previously announced Aug. 21 Central Park concert will feature performers across multiple genres, the four concerts outside of Manhattan will focus on hip-hop, “and particularly New York City’s essential historic contribution to hip-hop and what each borough has contributed,” de Blasio said at a virtual news briefing. The Aug. 16 show at Orchard Beach in the Bronx will include performances by KRS-One, Slick Rick, Remy Ma, Furious 5 featuring Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio, Kid Capri and Soul Sonic Force.