Ice Spice, Snoop Dogg Perform Times Square Concert For ‘Fortnite’

Ice Spice and Snoop Dogg gave a surprise appearance in Times Square on Friday, which was also livestreamed for Epic Games’ massively multiplayer online game “Fortnite.”

The event was revealed in real time to everyone in attendance at the New York City landmark, with Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice making personal appearances as the stunt was available to all “Fortnite” players.

In addition to the performance, “Fortnite” unveiled its Chapter 2 remix with contributions from Snoop, Ice Spice and Eminem, as well as Juice WRLD’s estate. A new posthumous album is expected from the late rapper later this year via Grade A Productions and Interscope Records.

In a first for “Fortnite,” players can engage with each artist through themed gameplay locations that launch week by week. Players can also express themselves and represent each musician through individual artist outfits found in the Fortnite Shop.

Chapter 2 Remix ends on a special note with “Remix: The Finale” – a live event on November 30 at 2 p.m. ET. To honor Juice’s legacy and love of Fortnite, all players who log in between 1 ET on November 30 and at 1 a.m. ET on December 1st, receive the cel-shaded Slayer Juice WRLD Outfit. See further details on the rollout below.

“Jarad has always loved playing Fortnite – it was more than just entertainment for him, it was a way to connect with others,” said Carmela Wallace, mother of Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins. “From a young age, video games were part of how he connected with friends and family, and being in Fortnite is an incredible tribute to that connection. I know he would be thrilled to see how his love of gaming continues to bring people together across different spaces, just as his music does.”

Week 1 on 2 Nov – Snoop Dogg enters Battle Royale and appears as the icon for Season 6 of the music-driven, rhythm-based game “Fortnite Festival.”

Snoop also commented, “Being a part of Fortnite is about creating, playing and sharing my music and culture with the next generation. My son Cordell is a big Fortnite player with me, so when we had the opportunity we jumped at it as a new way to connect with my sound and style. Anyone can be Snoop in Fortnite.”

Week 2 on 7 Nov – Eminem will reappear after his original Fortnite debut in December 2023.

“Guess who’s back ready for battle man! I’m serving up all new gear with a side of spaghetti…come get it! Feels good to be back in Fortnite for more mayhem,” added Eminem.

Week 3 on 14 Nov – Ice Spice, arrives to take you inside her experience as a princess of New York.

“Having the chance to come to the game and remix the Chapter 2 map is unreal,” said Ice Spice. “It’s exciting to be part of something so iconic and I can’t wait for the players to experience this new atmosphere. Fortnite is all about creativity and connection, and I’m excited to bring my own spin to it!”

Week 4 on 21 Nov – The legacy, music and style of Juice WRLD is celebrated. Further details will be announced at a later date.

Chapter 2 Remix runs from November 2nd to November 30th.