CYPRESS HILL performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Credit: PPAC

Cypress Hill is set to rock Providence with a unique twist. The legendary hip-hop group will team up with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on May 14, 2025.

The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with Troy Quinn taking the conductor’s baton. Want to snag tickets? Mark your calendars for January 24 at 10 a.m. when they go on sale. Prices range from $49.50 to $149.50, so there’s something for every budget.

This isn’t Cypress Hill’s first rodeo with a symphony orchestra. They’re fresh off a sold-out gig with the London Symphony at the Royal Albert Hall in July 2024. Now, they’re bringing that magic stateside.

For those who might not know, Cypress Hill has been a powerhouse in hip-hop since their 1991 debut. The group consists of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs.

Ready to grab your tickets? You’ve got options. Head to ppacri.org, call 401.421.ARTS (2787), or swing by the PPAC Box Office at 220 Weybosset Street in Providence. Don’t miss out on this epic musical mashup!

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...