Foxy Brown, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX, Fabolous, Big Sean & More Hit The Stage For ‘Def Jam 30 Anniversary’ Concert

Thursday evening the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn was on fire for the Def Jam 30th Anniversary concert. The star studded event featured some of the labels biggest acts past and present and other guests including  Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, DMX, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Jhené Aiko, Onyx, Method Man, Redman, Ashanti, Ja Rule, Warren G, EPMD, and Jeremih.

There were even some surprise guests including Foxy Brown who hit the stage to pay honor her former label. Check out some of the snaps and performances below!

[Photos via TheYBF/ ForHipHop Instagram/Gabrielle Union Instagram/Def Jam’s Twitter/Jonathan Mannion]

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