Insane Clown Posse
For the first time in their almost 30 year career, Insane Clown Posse will make their Ottawa debut here at the one and only Bourbon Room, to promote the 20th Anniversary of their album ‘The Great Milenko.’ They are bringing along fellow Detroit Native rapper Esham for this ride into insanity, while local hip hop group Creep Squad gets the nod to warm up the crowd as this carnivals opener. Are you down with the clown?
Joyner Lucas
Joyner Lucas had a stopover in Ottawa on his “I’m kind of a Big Deal Tour”. This one was set to be a night to remember since Joyner was gaining quite the name for himself having done work with Chris Brown and just releasing his track “I’m not a Racist”
Nelly
Come take a ride with Nelly on March 26th 2018 in Ottawa, as part of his ‘All Work No Play’ tour. He will be taking the stage at the Algonquin Commons Theatre so don’t miss your chance to feel nostalgic with one of the hottest hip hop artists from the 2000’s, and a career that has spanned almost 20 years. It may get “Hot in Herre”, so ensure you dress accordingly.
Necro
Necro – The King of Horrorcore Rap made his was to Canada for the first time in 10 years and first ever time here in Ottawa. The Fu©k Commercial Rap Tour was set to bring Necro and Madchild of Swollen Members on tour across the country to fight back for the underground rap scene. Unfortunately, Madchild missed the Ottawa date and will make it up at a later time.
T.I. – Us or Else
The man himself T.I. aka TIP Harris came to Ottawa and what an insane show. The Liquor Store bar was packed with so many people it was hard to move and even harder to breath but what a hell of a show.
Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly aka MGK was coming back to Ottawa and stopping at Algonquin Commons Theatre for a night of music unlike any other recently. MGK was just coming off his release of Bad things with Camila Cabello and was ready to share that excitement with the fans.
La Coka Nostra
The hip-hop super group La Coka Nostra made their way to Ottawa and The Bourbon Room and as a fan of Old school hip-hop this is not a show I was going to miss. They have been rocking together since the group founded back in 2004.
Classified
Canadian hip-hop heavy weight Classified stopped in the national capital on the Beautiful Escape Tour featuring tracks from his newly released album Greatful.
Snak The Ripper
Snak the Ripper – Founding member of The Stompdown Killaz and native of BC makes his way to Ottawa on the “From the Dirt Tour” bringing western Canada locals Junk and Golden along for the ride. He hit The Bourbon Room and May 21st.
Hopsin – Hop Solo Tour
The Ill Mind of Hopsin made a stop in Ottawa on the Hop Solo Tour. It was a sold out show packed to the roof with as many people as they can fit into The Bourbon Room. The lineup was down the block and around the corner and you know you’re going to have a crazy night when you see something like that.