Displays of the Double-R emblem engulfed the streets of downtown Brooklyn last Friday night as throngs of fans queued in front of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the sold-out first stop of the Ruff Ryders and Friends Reunion Tour. It was a far cry from the fantastical first night of the Bad Boy Reunion almost a year ago on the same stage, where floor-length mink coats and glistening jewels marked the night. No glitz, glam or gimmicks — just rap.
You can read Ivie Ani’s entire review of the show here.
All photos by Jessica Lehrman for The Village Voice.