Run DMC Joins Jay-Z's 'Made in America' Festival

Jay-Z has recently announced the full lineup for his highly anticipated "Made in America" Festival, which will take place Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1-2). Looks like the event will feature some big performances by star acts throughout the music scene, from rap to electro-pop to rock to hip-hop.

The Budweiser-sponsored "Made in America" Festival, which will take place at Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Park, is a two day event entirely arranged by the "99 Problems" hit-maker.

Electronic singer/songwriter Skrillex, indie pop band Mike Snow, and electro-pop star Calvin Harris will join the main stage with Jay-Z during Saturday's set (Sept. 1). Other well-known performers this day include the electro-pop band Passion Pit, rockers Dirty Projectors, and the Norwegian-American rock trio Savoy.

Alternative rockers Pearl Jam will headline Sunday's stage, best known for their hits including "Alive," "Daughter," and "Animal." Rapper Drake and Chris Cornell (the lead singer of the grungy-rock band Soundgarden) will also appear on the main stage. But the biggest news surrounds the return of Run D.M.C, known as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop culture. This will be the first returning performance for Run D.M.C.'s Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl McDaniels since the 2002 murder of their longtime DJ, Jam Master Jay. Also performing on Sunday is Dutch DJ Afrojack and the garage rock band The Hives among others.

It has also been rumored that pop star Madonna and hip-hop stars The Roots may join the bill, but no official announcement had yet to be made.

There are a number of two-day ticket packages available through Live Nation.

For the full musical lineup and more info on the event check out the "Made in America" Festival website.