Hot 97 Winter Fest
About This Event
Hot 97 Winter Fest at Barclays Center presents a lineup that includes Beenie Man, French Montana, Max B, Nems and Zeddy Will. The bill pairs Beenie Man's dancehall/ragga roots and Grammy-winning history with French Montana's arena-scaled hooks, Max B's role in introducing "wavy" into the lexicon, Nems's underground hardcore delivery, and Zeddy Will's live-room focus on voice and timing.
About the Artists
French Montana
French Montana is a Hip-Hop/R&B recording artist whose work moves between street-level realism and melodic hooks shaped for arena-scale sound. He has brought that approach to major regional stages tied to the New York City circuit, including the Prudential Center, where he has appeared in the orbit of events like HOT 97 Summer Jam.
Max B
Max B, a dynamic force in the Hip-Hop and R&B scene, brings his electrifying performances to Brooklyn’s historic Paramount Theatre. Known for his innovative style and charismatic presence, Max B has carved a unique niche in the industry with his captivating mixtapes and the iconic introduction of "wavy" into the cultural lexicon.
Zeddy Will
Zeddy Will is a hip-hop and R&B artist whose work is shaped for the live room as much as the recording. In New York City, he has brought that approach to Irving Plaza, sharing bills tied to performances with H3adband, Bri3, and DaBaby.
Beenie Man
Beenie Man is a Jamaican dancehall DJ whose work moves between dancehall, ragga, soca, and reggae, built around riddim and rapid-fire vocal phrasing. He has been recognized repeatedly with DJ of the Year honors, and his album *Art and Life* earned a Grammy in 2001.
Nems
Nems is a New York–area hip-hop artist whose work sits in underground and hardcore rap, with traces of horrorcore in his tone and subject matter. He has shared stages with French Montana, Max B, Rick Ross, Ice Spice, G Herbo, Cash Cobain, Zeddy Will, and Omah Lay, moving between club circuits and arena-scale lineups.