BIG DADDY KANE (Fri, 9/18/26) — live event on Sep 18, 2026
Big Daddy Kane live at Yoshi's, Oakland on Fri, Sep 18, 7:30 PM. Tickets from $91.10. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
On September 10th, 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, became the home of one of hip-hop's most lyrically diverse, innovative, and trendsetting Master of Ceremonies. He’s been branded Dark Gable, Black Caesar, and King Asiatic Nobody's Equal, but is undoubtedly known to the world as BIG DADDY KANE. Big Daddy Kane undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold-out shows at the world-famous Apollo Theater for women only. These live performances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography, and tailored costumes, proved that Big Daddy Kane was not only an M.C. but also a full entertainer. Kane revolutionized hip-hop fashion and the way hip-hop shows were performed. Kane’s musical career as an artist began when he was signed to Cold Chillin’ Records in 1987. It was then that he released his debut single “Raw”, whic…
Starts: Fri, Sep 18, 7:30 PM
Ends: Fri, Sep 18, 9:30 PM
Where: 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, California 94607, United States
Price: $91.1
Lineup
Venue: Yoshi's
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