SeaWorld's viral hip-hop and R&B summer concert series makes splash with fans
The theme park in San Diego, known for being an aquarium, zoo, and theme park all in one, has kicked off its "Summer Spectacular Concert Series," featuring nostalgic R&B and hip-hop acts on Saturday nights.
So far, artists such as Baby Bash and Ying Yang Twins have taken the stage at SeaWorld's Bayside Amphitheater.
Most recently, on July 12, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow performed their respective hits, including "Marco Polo," "Pretty Boy Swag," "Shortie Like Mine," and "Kiss Me Thru The Phone," as the crowd cheered and danced in the stands.
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The concerts, presented by local radio station Jam'N 95.7, began on June 21 and will take place every Saturday through August 23. Every event at the Bayside Amphitheater starts at 6 p.m.
The concert went viral online following the Ying Yang Twins' performance in June. The crowd was shaking "it like a salt shaker" to the duo's hits. A video of the pair performing has received over 200,000 views on TikTok.
"Sea World & the Ying Yang Twins is a hilarious collab," one person wrote in a post on X. Another person chimed in on a separate post and said, "Whose idea was it to get the Ying Yang Twins to perform at Sea World..? I ain't even mad at it, I just wanna know."
Although the concerts have reached viral status this year, this isn't SeaWorld San Diego's first time hosting performances like this. Bow Wow and Soulja Boy have put on a show at the theme park several times in recent years.
"Draco, this is our third year straight doing this right?" Bow Wow asked Soulja Boy during their performance.
Access to the concerts is included in park admission. However, there is an option to pay extra for reserved seating, which starts at $19.99.
A VIP Experience is also available. Prices start at $54.99 for a premium concert seat, including one free drink ticket, according to the SeaWorld website.
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