Throughout 2025, the buzzword around the music world has been “Reunion.” This word represents a sense of nostalgia, community, and fond memories associated with some of the biggest acts of music’s past. Almost as if the music history books are the latest page-to-screen phenomenon, reunion tours from across eras and genres have been visiting every corner of the world. From the much-buzzed-about Oasis tour, the final farewell run from Wu-Tang, and most recently, the announcement of Raekwon and Havoc of Mobb Deep hitting the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their respective landmark releases.
With all the talk and hype around these comeback tours, Glide asked ourselves, which Hip-hop groups of the past should be the next to re-enter the modern touring pantheon? As we flipped through Hip-hop’s illustrious list of alumni, Glide selected ten acts we believe should be hitting the road for a full headlining tour, so we can all celebrate the legacies they left behind and continue to grow together.
Check out Glide’s picks for Hip-hop acts we want to see reunite and go on tour below.
Newcleus
Newcleus is a horribly underrated electro-Hip-hop five-piece that emerged in the early 1980s. Consisting of Lady E, Cozmo D, Nique D, Niecy D, and Chilly B, the New York group was early proof of the crossover between electronic music and Hip-hop. This musical marriage goes just as underappreciated as Newcleus themselves. The group had made a handful of public appearances since their explosion in the 80s, with a few festival appearances sprinkled throughout the early 2000s.
Salt-N-Peppa
One of the most endearing acts of the Hip-hop golden age, Salt-N-Peppa has left an undeniable stamp on the genre. Initially formed in a Sears lunchroom in 1985, Cheryl James (Salt), Sandra Denton (Pepa), and Deidra Roper (DJ Spinderella, the duo enjoyed wild success out of the gate with their 1986 debut album, Hot, Cool and Vicious, selling over a million copies, making the group the first female Hip-hop act to achieve gold and platinum status. The group’s recent live shows have been sparse, with only a few festival dates over the past few years and a quick opening slot on the Mixtape Tour in 2022.
Eric B. & Rakim
Although the iconic duo Eric B. & Rakim made an appearance at this year’s Rock The Bells festival, a headlining tour might be the rejuvenation the world needs. There is no introduction required for this duo. Any Hip-hop head will tell you that Rakim’s wordplay continues to echo through the halls of Hip-hop, and their legacy continues to be a pillar for the genre. Along with their rare appearance at Rock The Bells, the duo has been known to appear at random festivals throughout the years.
Black Moon
Even though the trio of Buckshot, 5ft, and DJ Evil Dee haven’t performed since 2019, their presence in Hip-hop continues to influence generation after generation. The trio, started in 1992 in Brooklyn, has gone off the map since the release of Rise of Da Moon in 2019, making a Black Moon reunion long overdue.
Heltah Skeltah
As members of the legendary Boot Camp Clik, the duo of Rock and Ruck reimagined horrorcore to fit the grit of New York Hip-hop. Heltah Skeltah has not performed live since 2009, and hasn’t released a full album since 2008. With a legacy that has withstood the ever-changing Hip-hop landscape, Heltah Skeltah deserves the nostalgia spotlight more than ever.
Black Star
After slyly releasing the Madlib-produced No Fear of Time LP in 2022, the duo of Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) was primed to hit the road. While the stunning LP reminded the world that the duo had not lost an ounce of chemistry since their 1998 debut, only a select few cities were able to enjoy the reunited Black Star. With the momentum of a modern masterpiece and a Hip-hop classic on their hands, Black Star is primed to hit the road.
EPMD
Das EFX is undeniably one of the most influential groups of the 90s, but their live performances in recent years have been few and far between. Outside of a short run of shows in Europe in 2019, the duo of Dray and Skoob has not performed live in over 5 years. Das EFX is the type of group that never seems to exit the Hip-hop pantheon, but it seems time to bring classic hits from albums like Dead Serious and Straight Up Sewaside.
Capone-N-Noreaga
Like Eric B. & Rakim, Capone-N-Noreaga made an appearance at the 2025 Rock The Bells festival, marking a rare appearance from the criminally underrated ’90s duo. While Noreaga is now a celebrated media personality, the duo did release an LP in 2015, but no shows seemed to come out of the release of LESSONS. With Noreaga holding down the fort on his interview show, it may be time to re-enter the live setting to remind everyone of the rawness the duo brings when put together.
Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is one of the most influential and inventive southern Hip-hop acts of all time, but besides a sprinkling of festival dates, the harmonious four-piece has not gone on a headlining tour since 1996, where they did 16 dates across the States. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Goodie Mob, and CeeLo Green has been hinting at a farewell album and tour. However, the only news of the Southern collective performing in 2025 came from a rare appearance at East Point, Georgia’s Wednesday Wind Down festival, leaving fans with a bit of hope that they still might take the show on the road.
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