The iconic HOT 97 Summer Jam music festival is back for 2025 with a stellar lineup of acts.
When is the HOT 97 Summer Jam?
It's scheduled to take over Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, June 20.
Who's headlining this year's Summer Jam?
This year's stacked lineup is led by chart-topping stars A Boogie, Gunna, GloRilla, Muni Long, Asake, Ayra Starr, and Ja Rule and Friends-A Tribute to Irv Gotti. Also see performances from Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba ft. Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata), and more.
Why is this show such a big deal?
HOT 97 calls the event "the largest live hip-hop music and culture celebration in America," adding that "many consider it the most iconic hip-hop show in the world." Summer Jam has featured some of the biggest names in hip-hop at the peak of their fame: Wu-Tang in ’94, Biggie in ’95, Fugees in ’96—and the list goes on. The event is celebrating 31 years in 2025.
When do tickets go on sale and how much do they cost?
Tickets are on sale now starting at $102.