Grand Marnier Presents DS2 Remixed: The Ballet

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Aug 18, 2025, 09:00 ET

Grand Marnier and Future Transform Hip-Hop into Fine Art at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Remixing the Legacy of a Modern Rap Masterpiece for Its 10th Anniversary

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Marnier®, the iconic blend of fine cognac and orange liqueur, deepens its partnership with multi-platinum hip-hop artist and cultural innovator, Future, to present a groundbreaking cultural experience, DS2 REMIXED: THE BALLET. On September 19th, this one-night-only performance starring Future will reimagine the icon's seminal 'DS2' album through the lens of contemporary ballet, choreographed by Emmy winner Ebony Williams. Known for her groundbreaking work with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet as the company's first Black American female dancer and for her performance in Beyoncé's iconic "Single Ladies" video, Williams is the perfect visionary to mark the first major ballet adaptation of this kind.

Grand Marnier® and Future present "DS2 Remixed: The Ballet”

DS2 REMIXED: THE BALLET will take place at BAM, a 166-year-old institution that stands at the cultural intersection of New York's hip-hop heritage and artistry. Grand Marnier chose BAM for its legacy of championing Black artistic expression and because the institution's evolution from classical traditions to boundary-pushing contemporary work mirrors the brand's own journey from traditional cognac house to cultural innovator. For Future, bringing his Atlanta trap masterpiece to Brooklyn - home to hip-hop legends like Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls - creates a powerful convergence of regional hip-hop movements that honors their shared revolutionary spirit.

"DS2 changed the game for me," says Future. "A decade later and you still feel that energy everywhere. To see a mixtape I made turned into a ballet with Grand Marnier, right here in NYC? That's different. That's legendary."

At BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House, audiences will witness 'DS2' transformed through the movements of world-class Black ballet performers, with custom costumes by acclaimed designer LaQuan Smith, whose bold, high-glamour aesthetic will bring a modern, fashion-forward edge to the stage, bringing to life the cultural fusion that defines both Brooklyn and Grand Marnier.

"This is the kind of bold work that truly excites us because it creates an organic opportunity for authentic engagement, audience cultivation, and to grow our ever-evolving community," says Mari Ogino, BAM's Director of Corporate Strategy. "We're proud to partner with Grand Marnier on this landmark performance that so beautifully fuses innovation with representation."

To bring this special moment to fans across the country, Grand Marnier is launching a trio of exclusive experiences today, kicking off with limited-edition 'GM2' Cocktail Kits available on Cocktail Courier from August 18th to September 18th. These kits will feature everything needed to craft the signature Grand Margarita with a custom edible cocktail topper inspired by Future. In addition, fans in the New York metro area will get the chance to attend this one-night-only experience in Brooklyn by RSVPing through our dedicated event page. To make things even sweeter, Grand Marnier is offering a national sweepstakes where two lucky winners will receive a signed DS2 vinyl record by Future and premium Grand Marnier barware. The cultural impact extends beyond the performance itself, with 10% of proceeds from cocktail kit sales benefiting BAM's Free Music Program, a seasonal series spotlighting global artists across genres that provides free and accessible music experiences for the Brooklyn community.

"This imaginative fusion of hip-hop and ballet represents something fundamentally true about our brand philosophy," shares Sonia Lessuck Pirolo, Category Marketing Director for Cognacs and Champagnes at Campari America. "Just as DS2 broke the mold of conventional rap a decade ago, Grand Marnier has always existed at the intersection of tradition and disruption. This performance does exactly that with two seemingly disparate art forms, creating a cultural moment that honors the heritage of both while fearlessly pushing creative boundaries. Together with BAM, Brooklyn's historic home for artistic innovation, we're excited to invite a new generation to experience how powerful it can be when we dare to remix legacy, ultimately making moments truly grand."

How to participate in DS2 REMIXED: THE BALLET

To get a glimpse of this groundbreaking fusion between ballet and hip-hop ahead of the event, watch the exclusive teaser video at https://www.grandmarnier.com/en-us/ds2-remixed-rsvp/.
To attend the ballet, RSVP by visiting https://www.grandmarnier.com/en-us/ds2-remixed-rsvp/.
For a chance to win one of Future's signed DS2 vinyl records and special Grand Marnier barware, enter our exclusive sweepstakes at https://www.camparisweeps.com/grandmarnier.
Purchase limited-edition GM2 Cocktail Kits now available exclusively at https://www.cocktailcourier.com/product/remix-your-legacy-gm2-remixed, while supplies last.

Whether you're enjoying the reimagined DS2 tracks at the exclusive ballet performance or crafting the perfect Grand Margarita at home, please savor Grand Marnier responsibly.

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The Grand Margarita
RECIPE:

0.75 parts Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
1.5 parts Espolòn Tequila Reposado
0.75 parts Fresh Lime Juice
0.25 parts Agave Nectar
Garnish: Lime Wheel
Salt Rim

Combine ingredients in a shaker tin, add ice, and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish and enjoy!

About Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier is the only premium liqueur in the world that combines cognac with exotic bitter orange liqueur. Grand Marnier was created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle who had the innovative idea of blending cognac with a rare variety of orange "Citrus bigaradia." By combining the complexity of cognac with the exoticism of distilled essence of orange he created the famous Grand Liqueur.

Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge continues to be produced as it was in 1876, with the addition of special cuvées to the range over the years, including Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre, Grand Marnier Cuvée Centenaire, Grand Marnier Cuvée Révélation and the Grand Marnier Cuvée Quintessence

About Campari Group
Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spanning across Aperitifs, including iconic brands like Aperol and Campari, Agave spirits such as Espolòn tequila, Whiskeys and Rum, with Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate, as well as Cognac and Champagne, including Courvoisier and Grand Marnier. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group operates via 24 production sites worldwide and its own distribution network in 27 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 5,000 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.
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