August 11th 2023.
Chuck D, the legendary voice of Public Enemy, has been named the Music Ambassador for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary by Major League Baseball (MLB). This is a huge honor for the Long Island, NY, hip-hop legend, and it’s clear that MLB has seen the impact Chuck D has had on music, culture, and baseball.
In celebration of the milestone birthday of hip-hop, Chuck D will serve as MLB’s special correspondent for the highly anticipated Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium concert on Aug. 11. He will be heard throughout the broadcast on multiple MLB platforms, including @MLB, @MLBLife social handles, MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB Network.
Chuck D himself is very excited to be working with Major League Baseball in this new manner. “As a longtime baseball fanatic, I am beyond honored to be the first Hip Hop artist to work with Major League Baseball in this exciting new way – connecting sound and culture to the stories of the game,” he said in a written statement. “Thank you to MLB for adding me to the lineup…and the pitch is on the way.”
This is just the beginning of Chuck D’s involvement with MLB. Throughout the 50th year of hip-hop, he will be collaborating with MLB on content, music, and stories. His content will be featured on MLB’s social feeds, MLB Network, and in-stadium videos.
The partnership between MLB and Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 will continue into the 2024 season. MLB and the teams in the league will create content, merchandise, and giveaways that are sure to be a hit with baseball and hip-hop fans alike.
This is a great opportunity for baseball and hip-hop lovers alike to come together to celebrate a milestone birthday for hip-hop and to hear Chuck D’s iconic voice throughout the broadcast.
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