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Rick Ross Announces Concert With All-Black Symphony

Rick Ross Announces Concert With All-Black Symphony

Published Thu, August 25, 2022 at 2:39 PM EDT

Rick Ross is taking his music to a new level. The rapper announced plans to perform at the Atlanta Symphony Hall with Orchestra Noir, an award-winning all-Black symphony.

The event is the U.S. debut of Red Bull Music Academy's Red Bull Symphonic initiative, and will also include an intermission from the musical group Sainted and violinist Mapy. Ross will run through songs from his discography, which includes J.U.S.T.I.CE. League-produced tracks like "Maybach III" which would be perfect for a live string arrangment.

“From the Biggest Boss I’m going to make sure I give y’all an unforgettable and one night only performance,” the rapper said in a press release. “Red Bull Symphonic is helping us celebrate heritage, musicians, and more importantly Black excellence. We gonna innovate big that night.”

Jason Ikeem Rodgers, music of Orchestra Noir said the company is a "a magnificent representation of the unparalleled musical talent Atlanta has to offer."

"We celebrate the artistic achievements of Black music pioneers across all genres, bringing sounds of the symphony to diverse, new, and young audiences—and are thrilled to be able to collaborate and perform with Rick Ross to continue uplifting these outstanding musicians," he said.

The concert takes place on Nov. 4 and tickets are available now.

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