Rock the Bells Cruise announces first wave of artists

Rock the Bells Cruise Rock the Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture founded by LL Cool J, has announced the first wave of talent joining the 2025 “Rock the Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” cruise, which is returning for its third annual sailing on October 27, 2025 for another four days of non-stop Hip-Hop. This experience is inspired by classic Hip-Hop for Hip-Hop heads. This cruise has sold out within a week in the previous two years and has accumulated a waitlist of over 20,000 cruisers. Courtesy The initial wave of talent includes The LOX, Da Brat, GZA, Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, Fabolous, Xzibit, Dead Prez, The Pharcyde, Paul Wall, Buckshot & Smif-N-Wessun, Onyx, Nappy Roots, Kool G Rap, MC Sha-Rock and Ed Lover with a cast of DJs that set the tone for the cruise, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, DJ Paul, J Period, DJ Evil Dee, DJ Kool, DJ R-Tistic and Rock the Bells Radio’s own DJ Scratch, Technician the DJ, DJ Chuck Chillout, and DJ Epps. This cruise will also feature an epic lineup of comedians including Affion Crockett, Guy Torry, Tony Roberts, and Lance Woods. “Rock The Bells Cruise” is in partnership...