Passing the Crown

Passing the Crown takes center stage once more in this unforgettable live orchestral mixtape and dance experience, featuring Hip-Hop icon MC Lyte—one of Hip-Hop’s most legendary Queens and a multiple Gold Record recording artist—with a special appearance by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Rapsody, and DJ Perly, the first woman to win the DMC USA DJ Championship and the only woman to claim the title twice.

Perly kicks off the night with a high-energy opening set, elevating Passing the Crown’s orchestral mixtape with the turntablism, precision, and energy that made her a two-time national champion. Honored as the “Undisputed Queen of the 1’s & 2’s” by Hip-Hop pioneers Grandmaster Caz and Melle Mel, and a proud member of the Heavy Hitters DJ Crew, Perly seamlessly blends Hip-Hop classics with the artistry of our all-female and gender-expansive ensemble.