It’s finally Friday, and if you are excited as we are about the weekend, we are sure you are exploding with glee! And for all of the music lovers out there, you are in for a treat. This Saturday, August 16^th starting at 3:00 pm, the Durham Hip Hop Summit will occur in downtown Durham. Thankfully it looks like the perfect weather conditions for the event as it will be partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees.

Having started in 2012, the Durham Hip Hop Summit is a yearly, one day music festival that brings together the community and people of all ages. With over 30 performances from local artists, this event is designed to educate concert goers on the true meaning of Hip Hop and the foundation of Hip Hop’s roots. The Durham Hip Hop Summit showcases the five pillars of the Hip Hop culture, which are beat boxing, emceeing, break dancing, deejaying and graffiti. With an eclectic range of high energy performances, it is a guarantee that everyone in the attendance will enjoy the festivities! Read more about the event and its history and make sure to purchase your tickets today by clicking here. You can also check out their Facebook page as well.

Do you plan on attending the concert? If so, which performance are you looking forward to the most? Let us know below in the comments section!