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NBA All-Star Game to Feature Bay Area Musical Tribute With Raphael Saadiq, E-40, Saweetie, DJ Cassidy and More


The NBA All-Star Game will feature a musical tribute to the San Francisco Bay Area with Raphael Saadiq, E-40, Saweetie, DJ Cassidy and more.

DJ Cassidy will lead a special Bay Area edition of his “Pass The Mic Live!” show featuring legendary rappers E-40 and Too $hort, along with singer-rapper Saweetie and vocal group En Vogue. Leading up to the event, Saadiq, joined by fellow Oakland native and nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks, appeared in a promotional short film exploring how the Bay has shaped their lives and careers. Additionally, Def Jam Recording artist LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball will make his live televised debut, performing his hit single “Tweaker” ahead of the Starry 3-Point Contest.

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