Big Tymers announce reunion show

Birdman and Mannie Fresh will headline Fake Shore Drive’s 10th anniversary party.

October 13, 2017

Bryan 'Birdman' Williams (L) and Mannie Fresh (R) at the BMI Urban Awards ceremony. August 5, 2003. Photo by Ronna Gradus for Getty Images

Big Tymers, the Cash Money rap duo of New Orleans legends Birdman and Mannie Fresh, will reunite for a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Chicago rap blog Fake Shore Drive. The show, hosted by Red Bull Sound Select, takes place on November 4 at Chicago's Portage Theater with opener Tee Grizzley. Get tickets here.

Big Tymers released their last album Big Money Heavyweight in 2003, a year after Hood Rich, the project containing the hit single "Still Fly," debuted at number one on Billboard. Read Mannie's 2005 FADER cover story here.

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On November 4th we reunite the BIG TYMERS. Birdman & Mannie Fresh. Back together. Aloha side @tee_grizzley & a slew of very special guests. Tickets are still available but they're going fast. This will be a night to remember. Trust me. Celebrate 10 years with us! Hit the bio for tickets #30DaysInChicago

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