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Following a widely praised performance at The Roots Picnic, JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced two stadium shows in Paris and Los Angeles as part of a series of performances scheduled for later this year. The rapper and entrepreneur will perform Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Stade de France in Paris and Friday, Oct. 23,…
McDonald’s partnered with the D’USSÉ Fridays kickoff celebration at Mr. Ivy in Philadelphia to help launch the 2026 Roots Picnic Weekend, bringing together figures from entertainment, business, sports, and culture for an evening centered on music, community, and connection. The exclusive event drew a crowd that included Deon Cole, Lenny S, Allen Iverson, Jermaine Dupri,…
A festival built on surprise appearances, collaborations, and musical celebration delivered one of its most memorable moments yet this weekend when Jay-Z returned to the stage at the Roots Picnic, capping the opening day with a performance that reminded fans why he remains one of hip-hop’s defining live performers. Appearing alongside Philadelphia’s own The Roots…
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the 2026 installment of Roots Picnic, a two-day festival set for May 30-31 at the Belmont Plateau. Presale tickets are available. General ticket sales begin March 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern. The May 30 lineup features Jay-Z headlining, marking his first performance with The…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The anticipation for a musical and cultural extravaganza unlike any other is building as GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop luminaries The Roots and Live Nation Urban announce the 2024 edition of “Roots Picnic.” The two-day festival is set to return to its traditional venue, The Mann in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday…
The Roots and Live Nation Urban proudly announce the return of “Roots Picnic.” For the first time in-person since 2019, the annual festival headlined, hosted, and curated by the GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum hip-hop luminaries will take over the Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, for two days of music, art, and culture on Saturday…
The 13th annual Roots Picnic sponsored by PayPal, Glossier, Cîroc, Lowe’s, and Lyft. Featuring performance by H.E.R., Lil Baby, Roddy Rich, Kirk Franklin, Snoh Aalegra, D-Nice, Polo G, G Herbo, Musiq Soulchild, Earthgang, and The Roots. With appearances by Michelle Obama, Janelle Monáe, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington, Liza Koshy, Chris Paul, Elaine Welteroth, Lin-Manuel…
