LIMEHOF to induct three local hip hop legends

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at their Stony Brook museum location, 97 Main Street, Stony Brook.

The three are planning to perform and will be joined by LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy) who will also be performing. 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. The inductees will join an impressive line-up of hip-hop hall-of-famers, including LL COOL J, Public Enemy, EPMD, Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Eric B. & Rakim, The Fat Boys, Salt-n-Pepa and Whodini.

The event is free with advanced online registration only. To register and learn more, please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/.