On Location: Rock The Bells NYC

On Location: Rock The Bells 2009

Big Boi - One half of Outkast goes to work during his set at Rock The Bells in NYC.

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Big Boi - One half of Outkast goes to work during his set at Rock The Bells in NYC.

Black Thought - The frontman for The Roots showcases his lyrical dexterity in front of the thousands of fans.

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Black Thought - The frontman for The Roots showcases his lyrical dexterity in front of the thousands of fans.

Busta Rhymes - Bussa Bus still has a live show that can tear the house down.

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Busta Rhymes - Bussa Bus still has a live show that can tear the house down.

Common - The artist formally known as "Sense" blasts through his set that featured classics and newer jams.

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Common - The artist formally known as "Sense" blasts through his set that featured classics and newer jams.

Damian Marley - Jamrock artist, Damian Marley, gives the crowd a taste of his upcoming project with Nas.

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Damian Marley - Jamrock artist, Damian Marley, gives the crowd a taste of his upcoming project with Nas.

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KRS One - The Blastmaster shows off his legendary wordplay at Jones Beach.

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KRS One - The Blastmaster shows off his legendary wordplay at Jones Beach.

Method Man - Mr. Meth still represents the Wu-Tang no matter what skeptics may think.

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Method Man - Mr. Meth still represents the Wu-Tang no matter what skeptics may think.

Nas - It's always a pleasure seeing Nasir Jones on stage. Even better when he is rocking brand new material off of his upcoming album with Damian Marley.

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Nas - It's always a pleasure seeing Nasir Jones on stage. Even better when he is rocking brand new material off of his upcoming album with Damian Marley.

Questlove - The baddest hip hop drummer on the planet? Probably so. The Roots proved why they are one of the most sought after live acts in hip hop.

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Questlove - The baddest hip hop drummer on the planet? Probably so. The Roots proved why they are one of the most sought after live acts in hip hop.

Raekwon - The Chef has everyone salivating for Only Built For Cuban Linx 2 and after his performance the expectations have been heightened.

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Raekwon - The Chef has everyone salivating for Only Built For Cuban Linx 2 and after his performance the expectations have been heightened.

RZA - Bobby Digital steps on stage and gives the crowd some of that Wu-Tang flavor.

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RZA - Bobby Digital steps on stage and gives the crowd some of that Wu-Tang flavor.