Cyrus Langhorne
New York rap legend Biz Markie is pushing the online movement even further. The hip-hop pioneer has announced plans to take his talent to Instagram Live after his "Rock The Bells" radio show airs tomorrow.
Big Facts
On Sunday, Biz went online to break the big news to fans. Markie revealed he would make his first-ever Instagram Live appearance Monday late afternoon.
“Attention! By popular demand and for the first time ever! I will be going live on Instagram on Monday starting at 4 PM! I’m on Rock The Bells Radio 1 PM – 4 PM on Instagram right after. See everyone tomorrow at 4 PM.”
High-Key Details
This weekend, high-profile entertainers from Dipset’s Jim Jones and rap crooner Anderson .Paak to actress Tracee Ellis Ross applauded hitmaker D-Nice putting on an epic Instagram Live deejay show.
“pulled up in my drawls and had a blast. Thank you @dnice for the vibes we needed that! Who else was in there?! #homeschool” -Anderson .Paak
“Nah @dnice got nighas dropping a bag on live lol @dudvampfitt said he leavin he spent way to much money lol” -Jim Jones
“This man right here. I joined the HOME SCHOOL party 2 days in a row and danced myself happy. The hero of the quarantine is @dnice nothing like great music and good vibes. He brought us all together. Thank you D-Nice. Thank you!” -Tracee Ellis Ross
“Man my dude @dnice went the entire F in tonight!!!! 100k people on his IG live, ROCKING! Great job family” -Deon Cole
“We were there from day 1 now to 100k!! You’re name is in the history book @dnice! As bad as we need a cure we also needed this moment of togetherness. Coming together will change everything. Thank you bro!!.. Can’t wait to dance again tomorrow! 3pm! Yall don’t be late or the fire marshall will fosho shut that thang down!” -Tank
“The whole internet watching @dnice DJ while i’m just at my studio tryna make a beat like ….” -Royce Da 5’9
Wait, There’s More
Over the past few few days, D-Nice has encouraged his fans to pull through for his live sets. He’s relied on the power of social media to bring positive vibes and performances to people as they remain indoors in quarantine.
“People people! Let’s go! 2pm pst! Tell a friend! Homeschool at Club Quarantine! Get your bottles ready!”
“I never would’ve imagined that the best party I would create and DJ would be from the comfort of my own home. Homeschool is a thing! Yesterday was absolutely insane. The amount of artists and friends that virtually partied with me far exceeded my expectations. I’m feeling nothing but gratitude. Thanks to all of you that supported. This has been a great way to keep our spirits high. Blessings! Sending some love to my family. Shout out to all of my industry execs! Much love to all of the artists! JLo, Drake, Naomi Campbell, De La Soul, Black Thought, Diddy, Bun B., Keri Hilson, Will Packer, Gabrielle Union, H.E.R., America Ferrara, Donnie Wahlberg, Uncle Luke, Russell Simmons, Dapper Dan, Rob Morgan, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, T.I., Kelly Rowland, Common, Lance Gross, Queen Latifah, DJ Clark Kent, Rich Medina, DJ Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong, Traci Ellis Ross, Ne-Yo, Usher, DJ Premier, Swizz Beatz, NO I.D., Yvette Noel Schure, Erykah Badu, Fat Joe, Jay Electronica, PNB Rock, Nile Rogers, Fonzworth Bentley, Marisa Tomei, Michelle Williams, Victor Cruz, Karruenche Tran, Ciara, Daymond John, Angie Martinez, Groove Theory’s Bryce, Tank, Cam’ron, Ludacris, Fabolous, Dorian Missick, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tasha Smith, Jadakiss, Kwamé, Chris Spencer, Royale Watkins, Estelle, Bresha Webb, Jermaine Dupri, Vanessa Williams, DJ Aktive, Lee Daniels, Affion Crockett, MC Lyte, Ro James, D-Dot Angelette, Kenny Burns, Tika Sumpter, Marlon Wayans, Lauren London, Loni Love, Dallas Austin, June Ambrose, April Walker, Just Blaze, Kangol Kid from UTFO, Omar Epps, Keisha Epps, Roland Martin, Big Tigger, DJ Trauma, Lil Jon, Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon, DJ Cassidy, Marsai Martin, Lance Gross, Anthony Hamilton, Young Guru, Lalah Hathaway, Carl Payne, Damien Hall, Denyce Lawton, Lennox Lewis, Niecy Nash, Mashonda, Erick Sermon, Jairobi, DJ Envy, DJ Enuff, Miles Brown, Lamann Rucker, Mark Brown, DJ VLuv, and more. Wow!”
Before You Go
Friday night, Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee went all-out for a must-see concert. During his Instagram Live stream, Swae turned up to his hits from a recording studio.
