The 2008 Afropunk Festival kicks off this Saturday (although the block party pictured above isn’t until next week).  Also, the show we have all been waiting for on Saturday, RZA as Bob Digi!

• •06.30.08 Afrika Bambaataa @ The Hudson, more info
• •07.01.08 Brooklyn Zu with Prodigal Sun, 60 Second Assassin, & Sunz of Man @ Highline Ballroom, more info
• •07.01.08 50 Cent with G-Unit @ Nokia Theatre, more info
• •07.02.08 ‘Fire Your Boss’ showcase @ Knitting Factory, more info
• •07.02.08 Brooklyn Zu in Brooklyn @ Studio B, more info
• •07.02.08 Mud Wrestling and Nice & Smooth @ B.B. King Blues Club, more info
• •07.03.08 Felix Hernandez Rhythm Review @ Von King Park, more info
• •07.03.08 Antipop Consortium, Prefuse-73, Nick Catchdubs @ Hiro Ballroom, more info
• •07.03.08 Keith Murray, J.A.M.E.S. Watts @ Knitting Factory, more info
• •07.05.08 The Rub 6 Year party with Nick Catchdubs @ Southpaw, more info
• •07.05.08  RZA as Bobby Digital @ Webster Hall, more info
• •07.06.08 Afrika Bambaataa, Love Trio with U-Roy @ Central Park Summerstage, more info
• •07.06.08 Afropunk Festival Kicks off, more info