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Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross will be making a stop at the 2026 Missouri State Fair.
Noted for his baritone voice, Ross will be taking the grandstand with the Ying Yang Twins, Twista and Murphy Lee on Friday, Aug. 21.
Ross broke through in 2006 with “Hustlin’”, which went platinum before he even had a major record deal. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with artists including Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, John Legend, The Weekend, French Montana, Lil Wayne and Nas.
Ross’ music centers around his business background, following the themes of power, perseverance and wealth.
Other work features albums including “Port of Miami,” “Trilla,” “Deeper Than Rap,” “Teflon Don,” “God Forgives,” “I Don’t,” and "Richer Than I Ever Been.
The Ying Yang Twins formed in 1996 and are known for their debut single "Whistle While You Twurk.”
In 2002, they were featured on Lil Jon’s "Get Low.” Their 2009 song "Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)" is now a standard in many NFL football stadiums.
Twista broke through in the early 1990s as Tung Twista, holding the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Rapper in the World.”
He’s appeared on albums from Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, Usher and Jay-Z, among others, and released a string of albums and mixtapes.
A native of St. Louis, Lee collaborated with Nelly’s hit singles, including “Batter Up,” and “Air Force Ones”.
He is featured with Nelly and P. Diddy on “Shake Your Tailfeather,” included in the soundtrack for the blockbuster film “Bad Boys II.”
This is the sixth concert to be announced for the fair thus far,
The All-American Rejects will perform Aug. 14, Russell Dickerson with Atlus will perform Aug. 15, Three Dog Night and Little River Band will perform Aug. 18, Skillet with Tenth Avenue North will perform Aug. 19 and Little Big Town will perform with Walker Montgomery at on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Missouri State Fair Grandstand concert ticket presale begins for registered Fair Fans at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, and will end at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 18, through Etix.com or by phone. No tickets for the Missouri State Fair will be sold prior to the presale.
Public sales begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, through Etix.com or by phone. The Missouri State Fair Box Office will open at noon on Monday, June 29.
