This previous Saturday, August seventeenth, the Torch at LA Coliseum hosted Rhyme Fest 2024. The Coliseum is residence to USC, has hosted previous occasions such because the 1984 Olympics, and was as soon as the house of the Raiders. This occasion was one for the books as Rhyme Fest celebrated its tenth anniversary. For a decade, Rhyme Fest has been making historical past by bringing a number of the finest in underground hip-hop. This yr’s fest was significantly significant, going down within the coronary heart of LA, with Minneapolis’ most interesting, Environment, headlining the present.
Sean Daley and Anthony Davis, referred to as the Twin Cities duo Environment, shut down Los Angeles as they headlined this yr’s Rhyme Fest. Slug and Ant delivered a memorable efficiency, showcasing their notable classics. The duo additionally payed their respects to the late Chino XL, with a picture that was painted by Enkone on stage.
Photographs above (Challenge Blowed, Planet Asia) supplied my @Midcityfolk
Native Los Angeles natives, the Challenge Blowed collective, confirmed up and confirmed out, delivering an all-star freestyle cypher alongside the Visionaries. Even with 2Mex coming recent out of surgical procedure, they nonetheless rocked the spot. LA Symphony made their household reunion on stage, and Dwelling Legends introduced an lively presence.
Making their means from the East Coast, Rhode Island’s personal Sage Francis delivered a memorable efficiency, alongside Coney Island’s most interesting, Lil Dee, who was making his West Coast debut. Lil Dee has been holding it down since he was simply 11 years outdated. Swollen Members additionally made their comeback after nearly a decade since their final LA occasion.
