After making history as the first DJ and hip hop artist to headline and sell out the Kennedy Center Opera House, legendary artist, DJ, photographer, and Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member D-Nice returns to the Center for a three-day celebration of music, life, love, laughter, and community with the Club Quarantine Live Residency.

As a revolutionary virtual club that safely brought millions together to experience community amid global isolation during the pandemic, Club Quarantine will come offline again for a special weekend residency encompassing three exciting programs—the CQ Live Comedy Showcase, featuring the very best in comedy; the headlining creative black tie affair Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice, featuring special guests and Igmar Thomas’ Revive Orchestra; and CQ Live Praise & Worship, featuring musical titans and rising stars in gospel music.

Each event features all-star special guests. For the CQ Live Comedy Showcase, guests include Chris Spencer, Flex Alexander, Gina Yashere, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd, and Zainab Johnson. For Club Quarantine Live, guests include Camp Lo, Frédéric Yonnet, Jadakiss, Kem, Machel Montano, MC Lyte, Muni Long, Shanice, Tracie Spencer, and Vin Rock of Naughty by Nature. And for CQ Live Praise and Worship, guests include Anthony Brown & group therAPy; Bishop Hezekiah Walker; Charles Jenkins; J.J. Hairston; Jules Juda; Mali Music;Tim Bowman Jr., Maranda Curtis & Faith City Music; and Virtue.

A never-before-seen concert experience! Killer Mike is more than just a rapper—he’s a cultural icon. From his groundbreaking collaborations with Run the Jewels to his solo endeavors, Killer Mike’s music resonates with authenticity, raw energy, and a fearless commitment to speaking truth to power. Hear tracks from his newest, three-time Grammy-winning album Michael, and more, accompanied by the epic sounds of the Mighty Midnight Revival and the National Symphony Orchestra live.

Three decades after Illmatic’s critically-acclaimed release, hip hop legend Nas performs the iconic album in its entirety—plus more music from his illustrious career—with the NSO! Released in 1994, Illmatic is the seminal debut from Nas and has long been considered one of the greatest hip hop records of all time with hits including “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World Is Yours,” “Memory Lane (Sittin’ in Da Park)” and “It Ain’t Hard to Tell.”

One night only! The renowned gospel and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer captivates the Concert Hall.