LL Cool J Presents: Rock The Blessings Juneteenth Concert Featuring Grammy® Winning Gospel Acts
Rock The Blessings: Juneteenth for the People Comes to Forest Hills Stadium, Presented by Rock The Bells and Greater Allen AME Cathedral
LL COOL J’s Iconic Hip-Hop Brand Joins Forces with Greater Allen AME Cathedral for a Historic Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Israel Houghton, Hezakiah Walker, Donald Lawrence, Smokie Norful, and More
FOREST HILLS, Queens, N.Y. — Rock The Bells, the global hip-hop cultural platform founded by Queens native LL COOL J , in partnership with Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York, announces Rock The Blessings: Juneteenth for the People, a cultural gathering taking place at Forest Hills Stadium on Friday, June 19. Anchored in the pillars of economic, civic, creative and spiritual freedom, the event will bring together thousands of attendees for a full day of gospel music, community engagement, and collective reflection, drawing on the historic legacy of Juneteenth as a living call to freedom and action.
The convergence of Rock The Bells and Greater Allen AME, one of the largest Black churches in the United States, represents a powerful intersection of Hip-Hop, faith, and culture, coming together to honor our history and celebrate Black life. Rock The Blessings speaks directly to a community that has always held both faith and hip-hop in the same hand.
A Musical Lineup of Gospel Excellence
The musical program features some of the most celebrated voices in gospel and inspirational music, including Israel Houghton & New Breed, Donald Lawrence, Smokie Norful, Jekalyn Carr, Maranda Curtis, and more. Together, they will create an experience grounded in the Black church tradition that reaches across generations and communities.
Quote from LL COOL J, Founder and CEO, Rock The Bells:
Quote from Reverend Stephen A. Green, Senior Pastor, Greater Allen AME Cathedral:
“We are excited to present Rock the Blessings: Juneteenth for the People at the intersection of community and culture. At such a critical moment in history, we gather at Forest Hills Stadium to“Rock The Blessings is about bringing faith, culture, and community together in a real way. This isn’t just a concert, it’s a moment of inspiration, unity, and celebration. On Juneteenth, we’re creating something powerful for the people to celebrate faith, freedom, and the future. Through the power of Gospel music, we will share the rich legacy of our heritage and inspire hope for future generations.”
Event Details
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM EDT
Venue: Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Tickets and additional information are available at RockTheBlessings.com. About Rock The Bells
Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice of timeless and classic
Hip-Hop that stands firm as an anchor, trusted authority, and generational bridge for the culture.
As a guardian of Hip-Hop, Rock The Bells preserves the genre’s legacy while elevating its
influence through storytelling, experiences, and innovation that connect pioneers with rising
voices. The Rock The Bells Festival serves as the company’s flagship live event, bringing the
ultimate celebration of Hip-Hop music, art, and culture to the stage.
Visit www.rockthebells.com, stream LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel
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About Greater Allen AME Cathedral
The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is an African Methodist Episcopal church with a congregation of nearly 25,000 members, making it one of the largest churches in the United States. Senior Pastor Reverend Stephen A. Green leads the congregation in its mission of faith in action and service to communities across New York City and beyond.
