By Roman Wolfe
A number of superstar rappers, R&B singers, actors and comedians will descend upon Grand Rapids, Michigan next weekend, as part of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather’s “Mayweather Experience.”
Rappers Jadakiss, Souljah Boy, Styles P., Swizz Beatz and other entertainers are scheduled to take part in the three-day weekend, which takes place from February 8-10 at various venues in downtown Grand Rapids.
Mayweather has assembled a weekend of A-list entertainers, who will perform or take part in the weekend, which benefit’s the champion’s Floyd Mayweather Foundation as well as The American Cancer Society.
The weekend kicks off with “The King of the Ring Freestyle Battle” rap contest, which takes place February 8 at The DeltaPlex Arena.
Celebrity judges Jadakiss, Kid Capri, Styles P, Swizz Beatz and Shauna will decide which aspiring rapper will take home the grand prize of $10,000 dollars, as well as a potential recording deal.
Saturday afternoon Mayweather will host the “Money Mayweather Celebrity Basketball Game at the Van Andel Arena.
Bow Wow, Lloyd, Jadakiss, Souljah Boy, Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole, B2K, Chili of TLC and others will participated in the event, which kicks off at 4:00 P.M. on February 9.
The weekend comes to a close with when Mayweather Promotions Presents the Cedric “The Entertainer” Comedy Show, which takes place February 10 at Van Andel Arena.
Tickets to "The Mayweather Experience" can be purchased by logging on to tickemaster.com.