Kanye West is continuing has mini-tour around America of special, one-off shows for big occasions. Kanye will be returning to the Big Apple during the NBA's upcoming All-Star weekend to perform a free show, yes you are reading that correctly, on Feb. 12. The event is being held as the first annual Roc City Classic, a concert series hosted by Jay Z's Roc Nation. Kanye West will be the live musical guest, while Kevin Durant will be the co-star in some capacity, maybe to show off his basketball moves, MC or dunk a lot.
The inclusion of Kevin Durant in the event makes sense as he is signed to the sports arm of Jay Z's ever growing Roc Nation Empire. Jay Z recently helped secure KD a massive 10-year, $300 endorsement deal with Nike. This will be an opportunity for fans to see Yeezy perform his recent stripped down originals, "Only One" and "FourFiveSeconds."
Kanye and Jay Z have a long history going back many years, the high point of which being their 2011 joint album and tour Watch The Throne. Yeezy partnered his creative brand Donda with Roc Nation in the beginning of 2014.
The concert may be free, but there is a catch. The tickets can't be bought; you have to win them. You can get your tickets through a variety of outlets around the area. You can in to Power 105.1 or enter for tickets on their website. For phone users, text "BOLDMOVE" to 95577 to win tickets or enter here. HTC will also be giving away some tickets. A location has not been revealed as of yet, but the Roc Nation Classic website links to the Flatiron District and says rain or shine, so it could be outdoors in the area, but nothing is confirmed.
