LIL JON TO KICK OFF CENTRAL STATES FAIR
BLACK HILLS ENERGY CONCERT SERIES
RAPID CITY, SD — May 13, 2025 — One of the most recognizable voices in music and a living legend in hip-hop and party culture, Grammy Award winning artist LIL JON is bringing his explosive energy to the Central States Fair in Rapid City, South Dakota on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
With a career that redefined the sound of an era, Lil Jon rose from the Atlanta underground to global superstardom as the King of Crunk. He’s the voice behind anthems like “Get Low,” “Yeah!,” “Snap Yo Fingers,” and the genre-smashing “Turn Down for What” — songs that didn’t just climb the charts, they crashed the party.
A GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, Billboard Music Award winner, and a staple on every club DJ’s setlist for over two decades, Lil Jon’s musical reach spans hip-hop, EDM, Latin, and pop. He’s collaborated with artists including Usher, Ludacris, DJ Snake, Pitbull, E-40, Saweetie, and the Ying Yang Twins, and helped shape the sound of 2000s nightlife and beyond.
But Lil Jon isn’t just an artist — he’s a movement. From Super Bowl commercials and Hollywood cameos to charitable work and festival domination, he’s become a cultural icon whose three simple words — “YEAH!,” “OKAY!,” and “WHAT?!” — are known around the world.
Now, he’s bringing the full force of his high-octane live show to South Dakota, turning the grandstand into a full-blown party zone for one unforgettable night.
“This is a bold move for us and we’re thrilled about it,” said Ron Jeffries, General Manager of the Central States Fair. “Lil Jon brings a completely different flavor to our lineup — and we think fairgoers are going to love it. It’s going to be loud, it’s going to be wild, and it’s going to be one of the most memorable nights we’ve ever had at the Fair.”
This stop is part of the Black Hills Energy Concert Series at the Central States Fair, which runs August 15–23 and features 9 nights of motorsports, rodeos, and major music performances.
Get ready, Rapid City — Lil Jon is about to turn the 605 all the way up.
The Central States Fair runs August 15–23, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota and is produced by Central States Fair, Inc. For updates, follow us on Facebook or visit centralstatesfair.com.