Hip-hop trailblazers and Grammy Award-winning pioneers Arrested Development return with an electrifying live performance celebrating music, self-reflection, and revolution.
Experience classic hits including "Tennessee", "People Everyday", "Mr. Wendal", and more, alongside powerful new music from their 2025 double album Bullets in the Chamber and the singles "All I See Is Melanin" and "Pack It Out".
Since 1991, Arrested Development has challenged the conventions of hip-hop by blending socially conscious lyrics with vibrant African rhythms and eclectic musical influences. Their groundbreaking debut album, 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of..., helped redefine the genre and continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of hip-hop's most influential groups live. Having shared the stage with global leaders including Nelson Mandela and President Barack Obama, Arrested Development continues to deliver music that is as uplifting, thought-provoking, and relevant today as ever.
Friday, February 12, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 2 PM
The Center
1 University Parkway,
University Park, IL 60484
Summer Box Office Hours (June 1 - July 31, 2026)
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10A-4P
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