Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard and Doechii to Headline Rolling Stone’s ‘Musicians on Musicians’ at The Apollo

‍TV Personality and Author Touré to Moderate the Event and Louis Cato will Serve as Musical Director

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New York, NY — October 31, 2024 — Today, Rolling Stone and The Apollo announced that hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes, Grammy nominated superstar GloRilla, Grammy award winning artist Brittany Howard, and multi-award nominated rapper/singer Doechii will headline the next installment of the acclaimed Musicians on Musicians event series at the historic Apollo Theater on November 22, 2024. This event, presented by Sonesta International Hotels, will feature intimate live performances as well as lively discussions moderated by TV personality, podcaster and author Touré, while celebrating the intersection of genres and the power of music and culture. Louis Cato will serve as the musical director for the event, bringing his unique vision to the performances. This year’s event exemplifies the ongoing mission to honor the rich cultural heritage of Black artists in music, particularly its profound impact on American culture. The series made its successful live debut in 2023, featuring a stellar lineup including Tierra Whack, Lil Yachty, Jon Batiste, and Gucci Mane.

"Musicians have an incredible way of inspiring each other,” said Gus Wenner, CEO, Rolling Stone. “With talents like Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard and Doechii, we'll see the power of collaboration and innovation through an event like Musicians on Musicians. Each of these unique artists will shine onstage, bringing out the best in each other and providing a night of unforgettable music and conversation."

“We’re thrilled to welcome Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard, and Doechii to The Apollo for this special edition of Musicians on Musicians,” said Kamilah Forbes, Executive Producer of The Apollo. “This event is a unique opportunity to not only celebrate their dynamic talent but also to honor the impact and enduring legacy of Black creativity. At The Apollo, we believe in the transformative power of art and collaboration and can’t wait to see how these remarkable and fearless artists connect with each other and our audience.”

Tickets for this highly anticipated event go on sale to the public Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00pm EDT. Apollo Members Pre-sale starts Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:00pm EDT. Fans may purchase tickets HERE to secure their spot for this memorable night. For details about Apollo Membership, please visit apollotheater.org/membership.

To kick off the 2024 series, Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels hosted two satellite events, providing exclusive access to guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members. The first edition featured legends Common and Noname at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, followed by Latin superstars Juanes and Goyo at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach. 

For more information on tickets and the event, please visit The Apollo website HERE. 

About Rolling Stone

Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.” 

About The Apollo

The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant nonprofit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity. 

About Sonesta International Hotels

Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in eight countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com to make a reservation or franchise.sonesta.com to explore joining our portfolio.

Media Contacts

The Apollo 

Sydney Edwards, press@apollotheater.org

Penske Media Corporation

Lydia Baskharoon, lbaskharoon@pmc.com

Brooke Jaffe, bjaffe@pmc.com 

Sonesta International Hotels

Lorie Juliano, ljuliano@sonesta.com