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Karu F. Daniels

DJ Cassidy reflects on being tapped to headline Radio City Music Hall’s ‘Hip Hop 50′ celebration

NEW YORK — Wildest dreams really do come true. But headlining Radio City Music Hall with a star-studded concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop was beyond DJ Cassidy’s scope of belief.

“I would like to say it was a dream of mine, but I don’t know that I ever dreamt this big,” the DJ and producer told the Daily News. “It’s very surreal seeing my name on the marquee of Radio City Music Hall. In my opinion, it’s the most iconic and the most renowned concert venue on the planet.”

While away in Los Angeles, family members — including his father, music agent Jonny Podell — sent him snapshots of his name emblazoned on the front of the venue. “I’d be lying if I said it didn’t have a tear in my eye. It was emotional.”

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