Wu-Tang Clan
Miguel
Kendrick Lamar
Chris Brown
Wale
Fabolous
2 Chainz
French Montana
A$AP Rocky
Joe Budden

Plus the Biggest Surprise Guests in Hip Hop! Get Your Tickets Today to Be A Part of Hip Hop History

May 2, 2013 (New York, NY) – New York's #1 station for Hip Hop and R&B, HOT 97 FM (WQHT), announces this year's ultimate Hip Hop line up at HOT 97's Summer Jam XX, presented by Boost Mobile.  Head to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2013 for your chance to see Wu-Tang Clan, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Wale, Fabolous, 2 Chainz, French Montana, A$AP Rocky, and Joe Budden, and of course only the biggest and hottest surprise guests in Hip Hop!  Be a part of Hip Hop history at District 97 at the most anticipated concert of the year as HOT 97 celebrates 20 years of this legendary event.

The HOT 97 Festival Village is where it all begins!  Stop by the pre-show, outside of MetLife Stadium, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the main stage for your chance to see Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg, Vinny Cha$e, Smoke DZA, Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave, Kid Ink, and the winner of the 2013 Who's Next Battle for the Best, Radamiz.   Your only way into Festival Village is with your HOT 97 Summer Jam 2013 ticket!

For all of the up-to-date information and the best HOT 97 Summer Jam moments, download the HOT 97 Summer Jam App, available now in the App Store for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod) and Google Play for Android!  Now you can purchase tickets to HOT 97 Summer Jam in the palm of your hand, and catch up on the latest announcements and contests.  Download the hottest artists for your phone's background, share your favorite moments in the video player, and customize your photos with exclusive HOT 97 Summer Jam stickers and frames in the SJXX photo booth.

Wu-Tang Clan ruled the stage at the first ever HOT 97 Summer Jam and is back to do it again at the 20th anniversary.  Superstars Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nas, Lauryn Hill, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson have all made surprise guest appearances in previous years; you never know who will be at HOT 97's Summer Jam!

HOT 97 Summer Jam XX ticket prices range from $45, $89, $99.50, and $159.50 through $250 for floor seats, plus applicable fees.  A limited amount of exclusive HOT 97 Summer Jam XX Platinum Packages are available for $225, plus applicable fees, including premium show seats, entry to the 50-yard line VIP Patio and passes to the Platinum Lounge which allows access to see celebrities and performing artists before they hit the stage, as well as the only cash bar in the stadium.  A portion of the HOT 97 Summer Jam XX ticket proceeds benefit the Hip Hop Has Heart Foundation for local community programs and outreach initiatives.  The proceeds from HOT 97's Summer Jam 2012 assisted HOT 97's Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the tri-state area.

HOT 97 Summer Jam XX is presented by Boost Mobile, and made hot by Pepsi, CÎROC, XXL Magazine, Logic, Dax, E&J, Millennium Honda, Brisk, MetroPlus Health Plan, Pantene, OraQuick, Nutrament Complete Nutrition Drink, TWIX, and Hot New Hip Hop.

For additional information on HOT 97's Summer Jam XX go to HOT97.com.<http://www.hot97.com/summerjam/>  For the latest updates on Summer Jam XX follow @HOT97 on Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/HOT97> and friend HOT 97 at HOT97OFFICIAL on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/HOT97OFFICIAL>.  Text "Alerts" to 75759 for exclusive updates and announcements.

For Press Only:  Press can request credentials to cover HOT 97's Summer Jam XX until 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 3.  A "Press Credential Request" form must be submitted; failure to do so will void the request.  Requests are determined on a case-by-case basis; previous attendance will not be taken into consideration.  Please contact Lindsay Salandra at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> for all press inquiries.

Media Contact:  

Lindsay Salandra

HOT 97 Publicists

[email protected]

 

Donyshia Benjamin

HOT 97 Marketing Director

[email protected]

 

Monique Tatum

Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR

Office: 877-841-7244

[email protected]

 

About HOT 97

HOT 97 (WQHT FM) is the world's first all Hip-Hop station and has held the dominant position in New York for over ten years. HOT 97 is best known for its celebrity on air talent, such as Angie Martinez (Grammy nominated artist) and Funkmaster Flex (television host, multiple gold records), as well as being the world's premier source for Hip Hop music culture. HOT 97 TV is an online and mobile destination for original web series, celebrity content, concerts and music videos. For more information, please visit www.hot97.com<https://mail.emmis.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=805ae0d9b8be4f9e9f4c668d2dbb045c&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hot97.com>, facebook.com/hot97official, ortwitter.com/hot97

About Emmis Communications

Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company, principally focused on radio broadcasting. Emmis operates the 9th largest publicly traded radio portfolio in the United States based on total listeners. Emmis operates 19 FM and three AM radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis and Terre Haute, IN.
 

About Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile, recently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as "Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers," offers wireless phones and services with no long-term contracts. Boost Mobile redefines value for wireless consumers with its Monthly Unlimited with Shrinking Payments no-contract service, where the longer you stay the less you pay with on-time payments for unlimited voice, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411. Boost Mobile offers nationwide service on the Nationwide Sprint Network, reaching more than 282 million people, with no activation or long-distance fees. Boost Mobile offers a selection of quality handsets from HTC, LG, Motorola, BlackBerry, Samsung, Kyocera and ZTE, ranging from entry-level to Android(tm) smartphone devices available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail stores, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target, Family Dollar, Walgreens and Walmart, Sprint retail stores, independent wireless dealer locations, and on HSN, a leading TV home shopping network. Re-Boost(r) Cards are available at approximately 100,000 locations throughout the United States. Experience Boost Mobile on the Web at Facebook and Twitter; and purchase products at www.boostmobile.com<http://www.boostmobile.com>.