Dj D-Nice Breaks IG Record, Hosts Party with Oprah, Joe Biden, Diddy, Drake

If anyone ever second-guessed the power of social media, then just tell them about this historic night - March 21st. On Saturday night, DJ D-Nice threw the most lit social distancing Instagram live party. If this party were in person, the line would be around the building five times. From celebrities like DJ Khaled, Justin Timberlake, Kim Kardashian, Queen Latifah, all the way to politicians like former First Lady Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Joe Biden. This event was one that you had to be at. 

Bronx native, DJ D-Nice, hosted a virtual dance party, lasting hours. The Instagram live parties, dubbed "Homeschool social distancing dance party," began on Wednesday, March 18th, initially hosting a couple hundred of D-Nice's followers. By Saturday, that number grew to 100,000 as many around the world joined in. 

"Best party of 1 and 100k I ever been to! Thanks @djdnice#ClubQuarantine," Media mogul, Oprah tweeted. 

Many of those in California, New York, and most recently, Illinois, have been asked to stay at home following government mandate amid the novel coronavirus. While distanced apart, music has been the incredible medium bringing all together. DJ D-Nice was one of the first to start putting on Instagram live shows. His experience dates back to his 80's hip-hop crew, Boogie Down Productions. 

"Sitting at home during this quarantine, I started to feel empty," D-Nice told The New York Times. "There is nothing like playing the music and feeling the music."

Early into the show, D-Nice marveled at the growing number of viewers. 

"We started this five days ago, and there were only 200 people in here." he explained. "And to see 20,000 people in here is amazing. Let's keep dancing!" Then he joked, "The line outside is crazy right now!"

At this point, Chaka Khan entered the live, requesting good old classics like "I'm Every Woman."

He made sure to give shoutouts and personalized messages to all notable figures joining in. 

"One of my favorite artists is in here, Janet Jackson," D-Nice said while turning up. "We love you Janet. C'mon man. We love you. It's insane."

By 10 p.m., the Instagram live had over 80,000 people. Just before 10:30 p.m., the DJ broke an IG live record by having 100,000 live viewers watching. 

"It's the biggest party in the world going on right now," he said, bouncing around. "Mark Zuckerberg what's up bro."

"I never would’ve imagined that the best party I would create and DJ would be from the comfort of my own home. Homeschool is a thing! Yesterday was absolutely insane. The amount of artists and friends that virtually partied with me far exceeded my expectations. I’m feeling nothing but gratitude. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thanks to all of you that supported. This has been a great way to keep our spirits high. Blessings! Sending some love to my family. Shout out to all of my industry execs! Much love to all of the artists! JLo, Drake, Naomi Campbell, De La Soul, Black Thought, Diddy, Bun B., Keri Hilson, Will Packer, Gabrielle Union, H.E.R., America Ferrara, Donnie Wahlberg, Uncle Luke, Russell Simmons, Dapper Dan, Rob Morgan, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, T.I., Kelly Rowland, Common, Lance Gross, Queen Latifah, DJ Clark Kent, Rich Medina, DJ Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong, Traci Ellis Ross, Ne-Yo, Usher, DJ Premier, Swizz Beatz, NO I.D., Yvette Noel Schure, Erykah Badu, Fat Joe, Jay Electronica, PNB Rock, Nile Rogers, Fonzworth Bentley, Marisa Tomei, Michelle Williams, Victor Cruz, Karruenche Tran, Ciara, Daymond John, Angie Martinez, Groove Theory’s Bryce, Tank, Cam’ron, Ludacris, Fabolous, Dorian Missick, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tasha Smith, Jadakiss, Kwamé, Chris Spencer, Royale Watkins, Estelle, Bresha Webb, Jermaine Dupri, Vanessa Williams, DJ Aktive, Lee Daniels, Affion Crockett, MC Lyte, Ro James, D-Dot Angelette, Kenny Burns, Tika Sumpter, Marlon Wayans, Lauren London, Loni Love, Dallas Austin, June Ambrose, April Walker, Just Blaze, Kangol Kid from UTFO, Omar Epps, Keisha Epps, Roland Martin, Big Tigger, DJ Trauma, Lil Jon, Dule Hill, Jazmyn Simon, DJ Cassidy, Marsai Martin, Lance Gross, Anthony Hamilton, Young Guru, Lalah Hathaway, Carl Payne, Damien Hall, Denyce Lawton, Lennox Lewis, Niecy Nash, Mashonda, Erick Sermon, Jairobi, DJ Envy, DJ Enuff, Miles Brown, Lamann Rucker, Mark Brown, DJ VLuv, and more. Wow! #DNiceHomeschool #DNicePhotography #SelfPortrait."