Rock The Bells Festival Drops Comic Book Edition 3

LL Cool J has kicked off the countdown to this summer’s biggest hip-hop showcase by releasing Rock The Bells University Comic Book Edition 3. The latest graphic installment plays up campus culture with lyrical detention and faculty cyphers, framing June 28 at Newark’s Prudential Center as the ultimate classroom for rap heads.

Edition 3 Takes Center Stage

Welcome to Rock The Bells University Comic Book Edition 3—where detention is a cipher, the faculty spits bars, and every lesson drops harder than the last. That’s the exact line LL Cool J shared on Instagram alongside stylized artwork, teasing fans with a fresh comic vignette that ties into the festival’s “Class of 2025” theme. He closed his post with a call to action: secure your seat at rockthebellsfestival.com before tickets vanish.

Building On A Hip-hop Legacy

This third comic follows up two previous releases that cast legendary MCs as professors and student-leaders. In Edition 1, KRS-One presided as Dean of Cultural Discipline, while Big Daddy Kane and Too $hort elevated the lunchroom cipher. Edition 2 expanded the curriculum with surprise cameos and new classroom capers. With each drop, the festival has turned its lineup promotion into collectible storytelling, bridging visual art and live performance.

Ll Cool J’s Influence

A pioneer of mainstream rap, LL Cool J helped usher hip-hop into the pop consciousness in the mid-1980s with hits like “I’m Bad” and “Mama Said Knock You Out.” His role as festival co-curator has taken on fresh life through these comic stories, reinforcing his reputation as the “Head of the Class.” Fans who’ve followed his career know he’s no stranger to multimedia projects—he’s balanced film and television roles with studio albums and world tours for decades.

What To Expect On June 28

Rock The Bells Festival returns for one final edition at the Prudential Center, featuring a powerhouse lineup of Busta Rhymes, Redman, Remy Ma, Boosie Badazz and more. Powered by The Black Promoters Collective, the event celebrates the architects of hip-hop and the next generation of beat-makers. Doors open in the afternoon, with multiple stages delivering non-stop performances and surprise guest drops.

Tickets And Extras

Tickets are on sale now at rockthebellsfestival.com. Standard admission grants access to all stages, while VIP packages include premium viewing areas, exclusive lounge access and limited-edition merchandise—such as the Comic Book Edition 3 print. Early buyers can also enter a sweepstakes for a flyaway trip to Newark, courtesy of LL Cool J’s recent partnership with iHeartRadio.

For graphic-novel enthusiasts, the digital comic is free to download, and a limited run of printed editions will be available for purchase at the venue. Each copy features dynamic artwork by street art collective LawTheOG, whose mural-style designs appear across the festival’s social channels.

The Rock The Bells University comics have become a highlight in their own right, engaging fans beyond the music and offering clever nods to hip-hop lore. As Edition 3 drops, the campus clock is ticking toward June 28. Will you be marked present or absent? Head to rockthebellsfestival.com and lock in your spot—class is almost in session.

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LL Cool J's influence extends beyond music and film; he has become a prominent figure in popular culture, inspiring a generation of artists.

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