DJ Cassidy Celebrates ‘Pass The Mic’ Milestone With 150 Artists Including Run DMC, Rakim, TLC & More

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The renowned DJ Cassidy checked in with the KDAY Morning Show to celebrate the success of his Pass The Mic show, which will hit a series milestone as the the fifth installment will call out all of our favorite hip-hop giants. Speaking with Cece and Romeo, Cassidy explains that he created Pass The Mic back in 2020 in a way to connect people around the world during the height of the global coronavirus pandemic. Cassidy tells the story about what sparked the idea to curate the show, which happened during a FaceTime call with his friend, mentor, and Earth, Wind, And Fire member Verdine White.

DJ Cassidy has transformed his show as the special quarantine moment began with him spinning in his living room and is now a fully produced hi shows on the BET network. This weekend, after NAACP Image Awards on BET, the fifth installment of Pass The Mic, will feature 150 legendary artists joining to participate and pass the mic, including Chaka Khan, EL DeBarge, New Edition, TLC, Run DMC, Rakim, LL Cool J, and many more.

Check out the full interview below!