The Roots have put on a major festival in their hometown of Philadelphia every first Saturday of June for nine years, and now they’re expanding the event to NYC – and it will be two days long! The Roots Picnic will hit Bryant Park in Manhattan for the first time ever on October 1 and 2, and performers include D’Angelo, John Mayer, Kevin Gates, Jeremih, Stretch & Bobbitto, Chill Moody, Wu-Tang, Nile Rodgers, Swizz Beatz, EPMD, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Uzi Vert and so many more! Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 10, via Ticketmaster. Check out the full lineup in the gallery!
(Photos + Video) The Roots & Erykah Badu Bring Out The LOX, Freeway, & YG At The Roots Picnic
Philadelphia’s Penn Landing was turnt all day and night thanks to The Roots Picnic. The 8th annual music festival brought out a clever mix of artists young and old. There were several major moments to remember like A$AP Rocky performing songs off his new album A.L.L.A for the first time and a nostalgic set from Afrika Bambaataa. However, it was Erykah Badu and The Roots who saved the best performance for last. Check out special appearances from The LOX, Freeway, and YG after the jump!
(Video) Snoop Dogg, Doug E. Fresh, Jhene Aiko, And More Blaze The Stage Of The 2014 Roots Picnic!
As the 7th annual Roots Picnic hit Philly this weekend, the Hip Hop artists flocked and many surprises were in full affect! Snoop Dogg, Doug E Fresh, Jhene Aiko and more hit the stage, rocking the crowds, check out the clips of the performances below.
