Spike Lee hosted his block party in Fort Greene after a four-year hiatus. Photo by Beth Eisgrau-Heller
Saturday, Aug. 26, marked the triumphant return of Spike Lee’s beloved Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson and Prince Block Party after a four-year hiatus. He announced the event via Instagram as only Spike Lee knows how to do:
“Whaddup Party People. It’s Finally OFFICIAL. I’m Elated To Announce That After A 4 Year Break ‘Cuz Of Covid We Are Having Your MICHAEL JACKSON💜PRINCE BLOCK PARTY On Saturday August 26th In Da Year Of Our LAWD 2023 From High Noon To 7pm At Fort Greene Park In Da People’s Republic Of Brooklyn. On Da Wheels Of Steels Da Mighty @DJSPINNA And Ya Already Know He’s A WINNER. Dis Will Be Da Party Of Da Year. It’s Gonna Be A L💜VEGFEST For MJ And PRINCE. Come Dressed To Da Nines. Who You Reppin’❓Either Way It’s All L💜VE. We Gonna Sing And Dance So LOUD Michael And Prince Gonna Hear US. ‘Cuz Y’Know Spreadin’ 💜 Iz Da Brooklyn Way. And I’m Gonna Be Sippin’ Dem NUTCRACKERS😜😜”
And boy, was it a party! Lee emceed in his signature laid-back style for an astounding estimated crowd of 30,000 revelers. Partygoers enjoyed the stylings of DJ Spinna and entertainers who performed along to Michael Jackson’s and Prince’s tracks. Performers included drumline Fogo Azul, rappers Special Ed and Buckshot, and Michael Jackson impersonator, Gritty James, among others. Celebrities like Rosie Perez and Chris Rock, and no doubt many more were in attendance, too.
Only one word can describe the vibe of the event: joyful. With each song, the crowd rode a wave of nostalgia. People spontaneously broke into song…
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