LL Cool J performs during the final night of the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Many concert-goers left in droves (understandably) to avoid potential rain.

LL Cool J brings out Rev. Run of Run-DMC for a surprise performance After reigniting the audience post-weather delay, LL Cool J shocked the crowd by bringing out a surprise guest: Rev. Run of Run-DMC.

LL Cool J brings out Rev. Run of Run-DMC for a surprise performance After reigniting the audience post-weather delay, LL Cool J shocked the crowd by bringing out a surprise guest: Rev. Run of Run-DMC.

LL Cool J brings out Rev. Run of Run-DMC for a surprise performance After reigniting the audience post-weather delay, LL Cool J shocked the crowd by bringing out a surprise guest: Rev. Run of Run-DMC.

LL Cool J brings out Rev. Run of Run-DMC for a surprise performance After reigniting the audience post-weather delay, LL Cool J shocked the crowd by bringing out a surprise guest: Rev. Run of Run-DMC.

But the night went in a different direction when LL Cool J got on stage. Here's what you missed from night three of the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival.