As we first reported in July, Diplo’s Mad Decent records is taking over the Hideout’s annual block party this Saturday, August 21, with one populated by the record label’s artists and friends.

The official lineup for this weekend’s party has been revealed and it’s a doozy. Chicago’s own Kid Sister, Ghetto Division, and Freddie Gibbs will appear at the party. And there’s going to be airhorns!

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The fine folks over at the Chicagoist reported on Friday, July 23, that The Hideout’s annual block party will be held this year on Saturday, August 21.

While no official details have been announced yet, Pitchfork unveiled DJ/record producer Diplo’s plans to take his Mad Decent records block party on the road with stops in several cities including Chicago at — you guessed it — the Hideout on August 21.

Not one to let the Juggalos have all the fun, Diplo made his own video, which you can watch below, urging everyone to catch the block party when it comes to your town (provided you live in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago or Los Angeles).

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If you’re a fan of The Hideout’s annual end-of-summer blowout block party, then the following news might leave you with mixed emotions.

This year’s block party will be devoted entirely to the 15th Anniversary of Chicago’s Bloodshot Records and is titled the Bloodshot Beer-B-Q. The good news is that the event will still take place outside the music club on West Wabansia starting at noon on Sept. 12.

The lineup from Jim DeRo’s Sun-Times blog is as follows:

Alejandro Escovedo, the Waco Brothers with Rico Bell, Bobby Bare Jr., Deadstring Brothers, the reunited Blacks, the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Scott H. Biram and a reunion by Moonshine Willy, playing one show only after a decade-long break.

According to bloodshotrecords.com, a $10 donation is required for admission and will benefit Rock For Kids and 826 Chicago. The event is also ALL AGES. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.