TLDR: Fredz, Crook the Kid, and Muzion bring Canadian hip-hop to the 2025 Canada Day Evening Show, joining a star-studded lineup including Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan, and more.
Canada’s biggest birthday bash is going big on hip-hop this year. On July 1, the Canada Day Evening Show at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa will spotlight a lineup of iconic and emerging Canadian talent—including a trio of standout hip-hop artists making noise from coast-to-coast.
Fredz, Crook the Kid, and the legendary Montréal group Muzion are set to represent the strength and diversity of Canadian hip-hop on a national stage. From lyrical prowess to cultural impact, each act brings something fresh and powerful to the celebration—and their inclusion alongside rock legends, pop icons, and francophone stars speaks volumes about the genre’s influence across the country.
Fredz, the Longueuil, QC rapper known for his sharp flow and introspective bars, has earned a devoted following for blending emotion and technicality with ease. Crook the Kid, hailing from Yellowknife, brings a Northern lens to hip-hop that’s rarely heard but deeply felt—raw, real, and rooted in the land. And Muzion, one of Quebec’s most important rap collectives, will no doubt deliver a performance steeped in history, pride, and Haitian-Canadian heritage.
These hip-hop heavyweights will take the stage alongside a star-studded lineup that includes Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate, Tom Cochrane, Amanda Marshall, Josh Ross, Blue Rodeo, Dear Rouge, and many more. The evening show, hosted by Isabelle Racicot, will also feature performances and special segments from Summerside (P.E.I.), Yellowknife (N.W.T.), and Vancouver (B.C.).
Broadcast live from 8 to 10 p.m. ET on CBC, Radio-Canada, CBC Gem, and more, the event will culminate in the Tim Hortons Canada Day Fireworks, lighting up the Ottawa-Gatineau sky in a dazzling finale.
With hip-hop taking its rightful place on Canada’s national stage, this year’s Canada Day celebration promises to be a cross-genre, cross-country celebration of what it means to be Canadian—loud, proud, and ready to rhyme.
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