Big Apple Celebration of Life: Honoring Cultural Icon Hozea "Big Apple" Massiah

June 21, 2025

June 21, 2025

Free

Acqua Supper Club, 50 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto

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Events Description

 

Toronto will come together on June 21 for a large-scale tribute event at Acqua Supper Club from 6 PM to 2 AM to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Big Apple (SwaggBoss), a creative powerhouse whose influence spanned Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Among his most impactful creations were SwaggNews, a digital and print publication on emerging talent, fashion, global news, and hip hop culture; Big Apples World, a retail and community hub for artists and tastemakers; and several iconic streetwear brands, including “Hip Hop Don’t Know Ü,” “I’M NOT A RAPPER,” and “Ü.”

What to Expect:
🎞️ 20-minute multimedia tribute
📸 Life-size visuals & photo booth
🍸 Signature Big Apple Martini (regular & virgin)
🍴 Curated hors d’oeuvres
🎧 Music by DJ Steelo, DJ Mo Betta, DJ Tash & more!
🎤 Guest speaker appearances
🛍️ Official merchandise and keepsakes

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Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the legacy of Big Apple—a true original whose impact will never be forgotten. #BigApple4ever

For booth and bottle service, and media inquiries, please email bigapple4ever36@gmail.com

Who is it for?

Adults

19+

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free

Courtesy Entry

How to get tickets?

Buy online

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date:

Saturday, June 21, 2005 | 06:00 PM – 02:00 AM

Venue & Address

Acqua Supper Club, 50 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

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