Tacos and Tequila Music Fest coming to Canton with hip-hop, rap, food, drinks, wrestling

Ed Balint, Canton Repository
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The Ying Yang Twins are a rap and hip-hop duo who will be among the performers at the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest on Sept. 23 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.
The Ying Yang Twins are a rap and hip-hop duo who will be among the performers at the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest on Sept. 23 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.
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CANTON − The Tacos & Tequila Music Fest on Sept. 23 is the latest example of the new, diverse events coming to Hall of Fame Village.

Featuring hip-hop and rap music, professional wrestling, food and drinks, the event will be at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Tickets went on sale on Thursday at https://www.hofvillage.com/. Packages range from $79 to $149.

Five musical acts will perform, as well as DJ Skribble. Rappers and hip-hop artists include Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Twista, T.I. and the Ying Yang Twins.

"As we welcome the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest to the Hall of Fame Village, we celebrate the perfect blend of music, culture and culinary experiences," Vic Gregovits, executive vice president of global sales, said in a news release. "We are excited to be a part of this vibrant celebration and bring this caliber of entertainment to our region."

Tacos & Tequila Music Fest is being presented by Capital International Group and Universal Attractions Agency.

So what exactly is the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest? This is what we know.

Rapper 2 Chainz will be among the performers at the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest on Sept. 23 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.
Rapper 2 Chainz will be among the performers at the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest on Sept. 23 at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton.

Margaritas, craft beer and fusion wrestling

A Google search reveals that while the event is new to the Akron-Canton area, similar festivals take place across the country.

Names vary subtly. The Tacos & Tequila Music Festival is set for Aug. 26 at Lonestar Amphitheater in Lubbock, Texas, featuring bands in the rock music genre, including Incubus, Third Eye Blind, Badflower and Black Stone Cherry.

Meanwhile, the Tequila & Taco Music Festival is a traveling music festival in California.

What's coming to Stark County appears to be a singular event.

Gates open at 2 p.m. for what's described as an "on-field, all-encompassing" festival tailored to taco and tequila enthusiasts. Entertainment also includes Lucha Xtreme professional wrestling matches. Lucha Xtreme is a fusion of American professional wrestling and lucha libre, a style of wrestling originating in Mexico.

Drinks and grub will be in abundance. Local food trucks, taco stands, vendors, themed concessions and bars will be featured. Specialty cocktails, margaritas, tequila samplings and craft beer will be served.

Rick Ross attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Rick Ross attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Who are the Ying Yang Twins?

The Ying Yang Twins are a hip hop duo comprised of Kaine and D-Roc.

Entering the music scene in the early 2000s, the artists achieved mainstream notoriety when collaborating with Britney Spears on the song "(I Got That) Boom Boom" in 2003 and with Lil Jon on "Get Low."

"Salt Shaker," a catchy, beat-heavy club tune, has racked up 100 million views on YouTube. The song was released in 2003.

Also taking the stage will be Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Twista and T.I.

According to Apple music, T.I. (Clifford Harris) is a pioneer in the hip-hop subgenre of trap music and Southern street rap. T.I. was dubbed "the JAY-Z of the South" by Pharrell Williams upon the release of the 2001 debut album, "I'm Serious."

Known for the songs "Whatever You Like," and "Bring Em Out," T.I. boasts 21 million followers on Facebook.

Ross' rap career began around 2006 and has continued with recent releases, including the 2022 album "Richer Than I Ever Been" and the 2023 single "Sola." He's also a record executive.

Another rapper is Twista, who was entered into the 1992 Guinness Book of Records for being the fastest rapper in history at a rate of 11.2 syllables per second. Popular songs for the Grammy winner include "Overnight Celebrity," which has attracted 16 million views on YouTube, and his song "Slow Jamz" features Kanye West.

Grammy-winning hip hop artist Twista visited Cincinnati June 3 for the Independence Bash at Annie's on Kellogg Ave.
Grammy-winning hip hop artist Twista visited Cincinnati June 3 for the Independence Bash at Annie's on Kellogg Ave.

How much do tickets cost?

Packages vary, including advance general admission tickets for $79 and VIP tickets for $149. General admission tickets are $89 day of the show.

VIP tickets will feature exclusive access to the fieldside Tequila Tastery with private tequila sampling offerings, limited complimentary tequila samplings, a reserved section with a private bar, and premier viewing of the stage, according to the Hall of Fame Village's announcement.

For more details, go to https://www.hofvillage.com/.

The Tacos & Tequila Music Fest is an all-ages event. VIP access is restricted to ages 21 and older.

Reach Ed at ebalint@gannett.com. On X (formerly Twitter) @ebalintREP

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Tacos and Tequila Music Fest set for Hall of Fame Village in Canton