Submitted Photo Hip hop artists to appear at the North Dakota State Fair are Rick Ross, left; Fat Joe, top right; Bow Wow, bottom left; and Soulja Boy, bottom right.

The North Dakota State Fair will make history with Turn Up, ND!, a new, high-energy hip-hop event featuring Fat Joe, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy and Rick Ross on one stage.

Set for Thursday, July 24, tickets go on sale March 31. Fans can experience all four artists for $65. To avoid scams, tickets should only be purchased through the official website.

“This is something we’ve never done before at the North Dakota State Fair,” said Craig Rudland, NDSF general manager. “We’ve had hip-hop acts in the past, but never four major artists in a single night. ‘Turn Up, ND!’ brings a lineup of well-known performers with decades of hits, making this a must-see night for fans of the genre.”

A Grammy-nominated artist, author, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Fat Joe has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight over four decades. With multi-platinum and gold albums, his catalog includes iconic hits such as “Lean Back, What’s Luv?,” “Make It Rain” and “All the Way Up.” Beyond music, he has expanded into television, hosting the BET Hip Hop Awards for three consecutive years and launching his own STARZ talk show. His memoir, “The Book of Jose,” is being developed into a television series.

Dubbed “Mr. 106 & Park,” Bow Wow has remained a dominant force in music, television, and film for nearly 25 years. Discovered by Snoop Dogg and mentored by Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow’s debut album “Beware of Dog” made him the youngest solo rapper to ever hit No. 1. He has sold more than 10 million albums, headlined the groundbreaking Scream Tour and starred in major films such as “Like Mike,” “Roll Bounce” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” Recently, he hosted the BET Awards’ “House of BET” and serves as the executive producer and star of WeTV’s hit show Growing Up Hip Hop.

A trailblazer in digital music and viral marketing, Soulja Boy revolutionized the rap industry with “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. With additional hits like “Turn My Swag On” and “Kiss Me Thru the Phone,” Soulja Boy has remained a major influence in hip-hop and social media culture. Beyond music, he has built a successful career in video game development, record production and entrepreneurship, proving his impact extends far beyond the mic.