Yardfest
Tyga Entertains Yardfest Attendees
Students clamor for hip-hop artist Tyga at this year’s annual Yardfest held in Tercentenary Theatre. Hosted by the Office of Student Life, the concert brought with it sizable controversy about the artists’ lyrics.
Alternative Yardfest Concert Draws Small but Supportive Crowd
A small but supportive crowd came out to see local hip hop and soul artist Shea Rose perform at a concert in the Eliot House courtyard Saturday night that began at the same time rapper Tyga took the stage at Yardfest in Tercentenary Theater.
Dean Hammonds or Tyga?
We asked people in the Science Center who they would rather share a meal with.
Meet Shea Rose, Eliot's Saturday Headliner
Tyga got you down? You're not alone. Eliot House is hosting an alternative to Yardfest, featuring a performance by the up-and-coming hip hop and soul artist Shea Rose. On Saturday, doors—or gates, rather—to the Eliot courtyard open at 6:30, and Rose goes on at 7:00.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Perform at Yardfest
“The kids are in for a real treat,” he promised The Crimson. He winked, adding, “Just don’t blame me if we get in a little trouble.”
Tyga Lyrics Rewritten
Stack city chick, Stack, Stack city chick Ten ten ten books for ya thesis chick Hundred deep pages written, I so quick Thesis writing’s FTW flippin easy trick
FM Imagines: Yardfest Mixers
The Delphic & Dorm Crew host... “Get Down And Dirty” (‘Cause We’ll Clean It Up)
In Light of Tyga Controversy, Students Explore Yardfest Alternatives
Some students said they intend to spend the evening of Yardfest fulfilling extracurricular and academic commitments, while still others had previously made plans to attend the spring concerts at other universities also slated for this coming weekend.
Tyga Retained as Yardfest Headliner with Start Time Delayed
The College Events Board and the Harvard College Concert Commission will retain rapper Tyga as the headliner for Yardfest, but will push back the start time of his performance on Saturday to accommodate students unhappy with the selection, the two organizations announced in a statement Monday night.
Yardfest, A Shrinking Stage?
Tyga’s controversial lyrics might go largely unheard if there isn’t a strong showing at this year’s Yardfest. But is it just "Rack City" that could make Yardfest less successful than spring festivals at other universities?
