OJ Simpson To Host Hip-Hop Concert In Cincinnati

NEW YORK (Yahoo) - O.J. Simpson will host the Return Of Hip-Hop concert at Cincinnati's Music Hall on March 2. The show will feature performances from Juvenile, Foxy Brown, and newcomer Lil' Ronnie. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. ET and the ticket prices range from $29.95 to $49.95.

The city of Cincinnati has been rife with racial tension for several months since the police department was accused by community groups of using excessive force during the arrests of African-Americans. The city was endured three days of rioting last April following the shooting death of an unarmed African-American by a white police officer. The Coalition For A Just Cincinnati has called for an economic boycott of the city.

Singer Smokey Robinson and comedian Bill Cosby both recently canceled upcoming shows in Cincinnati. Cosby canceled his two scheduled performances for March 15 and released the following statement to the New Haven Register: "I still stand by the fact that I feel very uncomfortable playing the concerts at this time in this climate." The 3,000 people who purchased tickets for Cosby's performances will be refunded their money.