Two-time Grammy-winning recording artist LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip ruled the stage Sunday night as the “Kings of the Mic” tour treated fans to the royal treatment at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

The hip-hop experience also featured Public Enemy, Ice Cube, De La Soul, plus special guest DJ Chuck Chillout.

LL Cool J released his 14th studio album, Authentic, in April.

Sunday’s concert was promoted by Nederlander Concerts.

— Noozhawk contributor Garrett Geyer can be reached at news@noozhawk.com. See more of his photography at www.garrettgeyer.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk or @NoozhawkNews. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.

Flavor Flav takes center stage with his group Public Enemy at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday night. (Garrett Geyer / Noozhawk photo)