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Black Thought, Kelly Rowland & More Celebrate D-Nice’s 100k+ #ClubQuarantine Party

At a time where we’re apart more than ever, DJ D-Nice showed the power of unity through his Homeschoolin’ party at #ClubQuarantine.
Black Thought, Kelly Rowland & More Celebrate D-Nice’s 100k+ #ClubQuarantine Party
Gary Miller
By Kevin L. Clark · Updated November 4, 2020

No velvet rope, burly bouncer, or bottle service could stop DJ D-Nice from throwing the hottest party in the country. Last night, the multifaceted hip-hop legend and his “social distancing dance party” Homeschoolin’ made history by packing his Instagram Live room with over 100K partygoers. Stars including supermodel Naomi Campbell, singer Janet Jackson, media mogul Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna and a host of other celebs came to enjoy the tunes and showcase why we are all really all in this together.

Since Monday, when President Donald Trump admitted that the coronavirus outbreak could last into the summer, D-Nice kicked off his jamboree by playing a mixture of classic and modern hip-hop and R&B for hours. By Friday, most Americans were experiencing cabin fever and looking for a place where you could go, everybody could know your name, and you did not have to be afraid of spreading or contracting the coronavirus.

Fast forward to Saturday, March 21, and D-Nice has his virtual dance party popping. Thousands of people from all over the world were coming together under one common goal: to experience the healing power of good music. The room was active as headliners such as Drake, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, and DJ Khaled joined everyday folk like yours truly for a night of hits, new and old, and we all lived it up as D-Nice never played the same song twice.

With no charge at the door, no security, and you can drink and wear whatever you want, the Homeschoolin’ IG Live was an absolute success. Upon hitting the 100K+ mark, those who were a part of the history-making party, took to their own social pages to celebrate the success that was only everyone’s wildest dreams. You can see the most notable reactions below:

Black Thought

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Shout out to my brother D-Nice, his sets “Homeschoolin’” went from uniting 200 to over 100K people in 5 days, for a celebration of peace and love. The virtual party at Club Quarantine has been a true testament to the healing, spiritual and uplifting power of music and positive energy. Transcending race, age, religion musical genre, time and space to remind us that we are all ONE. @michelleobama @naomi @oprah @willsmith @diddy @lennykravitz @questlove @jimmyfallon @miketyson @zuck @aliciakeys @therealswizzz @badgalriri @mspattilabelle @chakaikhan @joebiden @kamalaharris @ava @missymisdemeanorelliott @timbaland @djkhaled @troubleman31 @jlo @champagnepapi @wearedelasoul @bunb @kerihilson @willpowerpacker @gabunion @hermusicofficial @americaferrera @donniewahlberg @unclelukereal1 @dapperdanharlem @therealmaryjblige @kellyrowland @common @lancegross @queenlatifah @djclarkkent @richmedina @djtonytouch @stretcharmstrong @traceeellisross @neyo @usher @djpremier @cubansoze @shadowflack @yvettenoelschure @erykahbadu @fatjoe @jayelectronica @pnbrock @nilerodgers @fonzbentley @marisatomei @michellewilliams @victorcruz @karrueche @ciara @thesharkdaymond @angiemartinez @brycethe_7 @therealtank @mr_camron @ludacris @myfabolouslife @dorianmissick @yvettenicolebrown @tasha4realsmith @jadakiss @kwamevision @therealchrisspencer @royalewatkins @estelledarlings @breshawebb @jermainedupri @vanessawilliamsofficial @djaktive @leedaniels @affioncrockett @mclyte @rojamesxix @ddotangelettie @kennyburns @tikasumpter @marlonwayans @laurenlondon @comiclonilove @dallasaustins @juneambrose @iamaprilwalker @justblaze @omarepps @lovekeishaepps @rolandsmartin @bigtiggershow @djtrauma @liljon @dulehill @jazmynsimon @djcassidy @marsaimartin @lancegross @anthonyhamiltonofficial @youngguru763 @lalahhathaway @thecarlpayne @damionhall_guy @denycelawton @mrlennoxlewis @niecynash1 @mashondatifrere @erick_sermon @jarobiwhite @djenvy @djenuff @milesbrown @lammanruckerofficial @markbrownofficial @ghettogastro and more were just handful of the people in the room. What if this same network came together as a collective catalyst for real change? Just a thought 👁

A post shared by Black Thought (@blackthought) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:08pm PDT

Kelly Rowland

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If you missed it, YO BAD! What a party!! Thank you @DNICE for bringing so many people together and making history tonight!! #clubquarantine #spreadlove

A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland) on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:23pm PDT

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms

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THANK YOU @dnice for generously inviting us all to #clubquarantine. This turned into a whole house party in my backyard! You’ve uplifted our spirits and reminded us that no matter what burdens we are carrying right now, there was joy before this and there can be happiness in the midst of this chaos. We love and appreciate you.

A post shared by Mayor Keisha Bottoms (@keishabottoms) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:54am PDT

Manager Kenny Hamilton

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Thank you @dnice I just woke up feeling hungover and happy as hell. For a second I really thought I was at the club yesterday. That by far was one of the best parties I’ve ever been to! Good seeing everyone yesterday. If you missed it… well you missed a legendary time!! #ClubQuarantine #DniceHouseParty #swiperighttoseemeactinglikesomeonesuncle

A post shared by Kenny Hamilton (@kennyhamilton) on Mar 22, 2020 at 9:31am PDT

Roland Martin

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‪Why did @djdnice get nervous when @MichelleObama joined his #ClubQuarantine virtual house party on @Instagram? He’s DJ’d for her at THE WHITE HOUSE!‬

A post shared by Roland S. Martin (@rolandsmartin) on Mar 21, 2020 at 6:57pm PDT

Shaunie O’Neal

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I was there!!! #homeschool #clubquarantine #madehistory #brokerecords @dnice gives the best parties ever!! Thank you D ❤️ we appreciate you

A post shared by Shaunie (@shaunieoneal5) on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:39pm PDT

Earthquake

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History made! The moment @dnice hit 100k people in his virtual homeschool party is all the joy you need this morning 🙌🏾 #ClubQuarantine 🕺🏾💃🏽 Via: @becauseofthem 📹

A post shared by ᗴᗩᖇTᕼᑫᑌᗩKᗴ (@therealearthquake) on Mar 22, 2020 at 7:59am PDT

DJ Tony Touch

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Repost from @theoriginals_nyc • We are super proud! Viewership over 1 million ….. but this is the moment our brother @dnice hit 100k …at one time .. biggest party on the planet #homeschooling #clubquarantine #theoriginalsnyc

A post shared by TOCA (@djtonytouch) on Mar 22, 2020 at 7:03am PDT

Music Sermon’s Naima Cochrane

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The T R 8 Oh MF’in’ 8. If you weren’t there today, you won’t believe those of us who were when we tell you how it felt. Best party I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to some of the LEGENDARY joints. Derrick, in just 5 days you just shifted the way we look at parties. When they talk about how this time of social distancing changed entertainment, they’ll talk about today. #ADJSavedMyLife #ClubQuarantine #WeAreOne #TheTR808

A post shared by Naima Cochrane (@naimagram) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:40pm PDT

The Apollo Theater

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@dnice!!! You made HISTORY by uniting the ENTIRE CULTURE in a global two-step, a rhythmic kinship, a collective celebration of life at a time when we needed it the most. You are truly the stuff of legend and we cannot THANK YOU enough!! 🖤👊🏾🖤

A post shared by Apollo Theater (@apollotheater) on Mar 22, 2020 at 7:51am PDT

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