“Are you all ready to celebrate the music that changed the world forever?” LL asked an excited audience.

The show opened with Hip Hop queens, a fitting approach due to the industry’s current landscape where women are leading.  

DJ Spinderella, Monie Love, Queen Latifah, MC Sha-Rock, Roxanne Chante, JJ FAD, Mc Lyte, Remy Ma, and Latto lit up the stage as the audience stood in applause. Each act rapped a segment of one of their biggest hits. The set ended with all the ladies demanding: “Who you callin a bi**h?”

The concert continued with a Dirty South segment, introduced by Chloe Bailey.

Representing the ladies was Memphis Rapper Glorilla, taking to the stage with the likes of...

Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri, T.I., Bun B, DJ Greg Street, Three 6 Mafia, Boosie, Uncle Luke, and the 2 Live Crew.

Seth Rogan introduced a West Coast rap tribute featuring Lady Of Rage and Yo-Yo.

They joined DJ Battle Cat, Warren G, Luniz, Tyga, YG, E-40, Too $hort, DJ Quick, Cypress Hill, Roddy Ricch, and Mustard.

Coi Leray Performed her hit "Girls Are Players Too" and Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets (who wore the Palestinian flag on her sweater) also hit the stage for the exciting night.

It was an amazing night and show. Be sure to check it out if you can.

Watch A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop on Paramount+.