George Clinton, Remy Ma, KRS-One to headline NYC free concert series By FOX 5 NY Staff Published Questions about Central Park concert acts Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the artists for a special concert in the park. But will younger people really care about Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Earth, Wind & Fire? NEW YORK (AP) - Remy Ma, George Clinton and KRS-One are among the headliners of a series of free concerts next month meant to celebrate New York City's emergence from the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for the "It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC" concerts taking place at outdoor venues in the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens starting Aug. 16.