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Juicy J Preview

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Student Entertainment Board (SEB) at Washington State University never seems to disappoint their hip-hop fans. On Saturday, Feb. 1, in the Compton Union Building (CUB) Senior Ballroom, SEB is hosting one of the hottest hip-hop names in the game, with a live performance. Jordan Michael Houston, more commonly known by his rapper name, Juicy J, is bringing his southern style, club banging, bass heavy, beats to the Palouse.

The rolling hills of the Palouse are no stranger to a rapper of this caliber. Pullman has played host to numerous live performances for some of the world’s most popular hip-hop artists. Names such as Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Ludacris, Mac Miller and ASAP Rocky, have made their way to Pullman to share their music with the loyal Pullman hip hop crowd.

Let it be known that Juicy J is no rookie to the hip-hop scene. The rapper has racked up an impressive “rap” sheet during his 20 years of making music, including multiple Grammy nominations, an Academy Award and numerous features on some of the hottest hip-hop tracks.

Most recently, the music veteran rocked the stage at the 2014 Grammy Award Show. Juicy J and fellow artist, Katy Perry, performed “Dark Horse,” the number one song on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Juicy J’s presence in Pullman has created a buzz around town. Students have already begun listening his music to get ready for the concert.  You can hear old Juicy J singles and old Three 6 Mafia albums blaring from houses along Greek Row on the weekends.

With the popularity of this concert, tickets are going fast. Victor King, a Washington State University student and Juicy J fan, waited in line at 7:30 a.m. for the ticket office to open at 8:00 a.m. “This is going to be a dope concert,” said King while standing in line, “you hear his music all the time at the bars, so to see it live will be awesome.”

For all of those hip-hop fans this is a must see performance. Juicy J will be performing songs from his new hit album, “Stay Trippy” along with his other popular songs. Doors to the CUB Senior Ballroom open at 6 pm, Sat., Feb 1. Tickets can be purchased at the Cougar Card Center in the CUB and online at ticketswest.com. Prices will be $25 for students with valid Cougar Cards and $30 to the public.