N.O.R.E. replacing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Buckwick Collective’s free Block Party this weekend

The Bushwick Collective holds their annual free block party this weekend, on Saturday, May 30 around 15 Scott Ave in Bushwick, from 10 AM-6 PM. The lineup includes N.O.R.E, Tony Touch, Statik Selektah & Friends, Nems, Termanology, Honey Bxby, Lil Dee, Buckshot & DJ Evil Dee of Black Moon, and more.

It’s the 15th year of the block party, which is free and open to the public, and in addition to the performances, there’s street art, graffiti, food trucks, vendors, brand activations, and more. VIP beer garden tickets are also available.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were originally scheduled to headline this year, but organizers write that they were double booked and had to cancel:

Unfortunately the management of @btnhlive DOUBLE BOOKED them and we just found out about it after booking/signing them on March 10th,2026.

THEY WILL NOT BE PERFORMING DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE OF OUR CONTROL

BUT THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON

We will never let our community or the culture down. STAY TUNED

Saturday May 30 2026 STAY TUNED FREE EVENT

In addition to Saturday, there’s also a “launch event” tonight (5/28) at Vacations, with Wu-Tang Clan rapper GZA performing with his band The Punky Nomads, and DJ sets from DJ Fatfingaz, DJ Eddie B. Swift, and DJ Khalil. It’s free and first come, first served.

Also tonight (5/28) at Lot 45 is “Conversations with the Collective,” moderated by Stephen P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo, who speak with artists Mr Ogay, Colasa, Allo, Vastar, and Candy Kuo. That one’s free to attend as well.