Rock The Bells Festival is making its 2026 lineup even bigger, adding another wave of Hip-Hop legends and influential voices to its Thanksgiving weekend celebration, Sunday, November 29 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Newly announced performers include Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, Shyne, Papoose, Kwamé, Kool G Rap, Onyx, Treach of Naughty by Nature, Sugarhill Gang and The Furious Five, and Roxanne Shante. Rapsody has also been added to D-Nice‘s special curated set, joining David Banner, LeToya Luckett and The LOX.
The new additions join an already stacked lineup featuring LL COOL J, featuring DJ Z-Trip, Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman, SWV and D-Nice, bringing together pioneers, icons and celebrated voices from across generations of Hip-Hop.
Rock The Bells Festival returns Thanksgiving weekend to close out Hip-Hop History Month, bringing the culture together for one unforgettable night of music, legacy and celebration.
More artists and special surprises are still to come.
Tickets for Rock The Bells Festival 2026 are on sale now at rockthebellsfestival.com. Follow @RockTheBells on Instagram and X for the latest festival updates and join the conversation using #RockTheBellsFestival.
ABOUT ROCK THE BELLS
Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice of timeless and classic Hip-Hop that stands firm as an anchor, trusted authority, and generational bridge for the culture. As a guardian of Hip-Hop, Rock The Bells preserves the genre’s legacy while elevating its influence through storytelling, experiences, and innovation that connect pioneers with rising voices. The Rock The Bells Festival serves as the company’s flagship live event, bringing the ultimate celebration of Hip-Hop music, art, and culture to the stage.
Visit www.rockthebells.com, stream LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43, and follow @RockTheBells on Instagram and X for more information.