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Long Island Music HOF To Induct Davy DMX, DJ Jazzy Jay, And DJ Hurricane

Long Island Music HOF To Induct Davy DMX, DJ Jazzy Jay, And DJ Hurricane

Published Tue, August 6, 2024 at 11:15 AM EDT

Davy DMX, DJ Jazzy Jay, and DJ Hurricane will perform at, and be inducted into the Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame on 8/24. LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice of Public Enemy and Kings Of Pressure will also be performing, and Hip Hop Legend and LIMEHOF inductee Kurtis Blow will also be making a special appearance to induct Davy DMX.

"The induction of DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, and DJ Jazzy Jay into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame highlights the importance of DJs in Hip Hop’s early days,” said LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. “These pioneers transformed the art of DJing, making it a central element of the genre and influencing countless artists. Their legacy is a vital part of hip hop’s story, and we are proud to honor them.”

LIMEHOF recognizes artists from geographic Long Island which includes Queens and Brooklyn, in addition to Nassau and Suffolk Counties. This induction ceremony and performance will celebrate the monumental contributions of these legendary artists to the genre of Hip-Hop. They will join an impressive line-up of Hip-Hop performers already inducted including LL COOL J, Public Enemy, EPMD, Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Eric B. & Rakim, The Fat Boys, Salt-n-Pepa and Whodini.

Ticket info is available here.

 

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