Hundreds of Chicago Hip-hop fans took a step into the past Sunday evening as they bobbed their heads and swayed to the music by entertainers like MC Lyte and De La Soul in Union Park.
The AAHH! Fest 2014 is a new music festival created by Chicago rapper Common. It was his way of bringing the city together. He said in an earlier interview with the the Chicago Defender that he wants this hip-hop festival to unite people and create a place of peace and love.
The all-day event was split into two segments. In the afternoon, young local talent took over the community stage.
The aspiring entertainers auditioned through Donda’s House to land a spot on the rundown.
Rapper Diggy Simmons, the son of “Rev. Run” Simmons of the Hip-hop group Run DMC, was introduced by Chicago Public School’s CEO Barbara Byrd Bennett.
The evening show was for the 18 and older crowd and featured Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco and more. Earlier rumors of Kanye West being the special surprise guest was confirmed when he took the stage.
The ticket proceeds will go to the Common Ground Foundation, the Lupe Fiasco Foundation and Donda’s House.
https://chicagodefender.com/2014/09/21/aahh-fest-common-brings-hip-hop-to-union-park
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