Hot 97 Summer Jam: T.I., Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep to Perform

If you've never heard of Hot 97's Summer Jam, (yup, the same Summer Jam referenced by Nas and Jay-Z on "Nas Is Like" and "Takeover" respectively), then think of it as one of hip-hop's most prestigious annual events. I know you remember The Game's infamous G-Unot spectacle at last year's Summer Jam, where he seemingly beat up a 50 Cent impersonator clad in a rat costume before making some lucky fan's day by throwing away his G-Unit spinner. As for me, Hot 97 Summer Jam conjures memories of Jay-Z displaying pictures of Prodigy in his ballerina days, a move that would eventually seal off the lopsided battle and Jigga and Mobb Deep. Since we all know that event is all about the beefs and battles, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the 2006 Summer Jam. But, from the following lineup, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting much drama this year.

Venue: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
Date: June 4th, 2006.
Expected Audience: 50,000

Artists Scheduled to Perform

• Busta Rhymes
• T.I.
• Dipset
• Sean Paul
• Ne-Yo
• Mobb Deep
• Jermaine Dupri
• Dem Franchize Boyz
• Mary J. Blige
• Remy Ma
• Chris Brown
• Young Jeezy
• Jamie Foxx
• Three 6 Mafia

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