J.Cole’s Dreamville Festival Set To Continue For The Next Four Years
Dreamville Festival, founded by J. Cole, announces a four-year extension in Raleigh, North Carolina, promising continued celebration of Black music and culture through 2029 with star-studded performances and strong local partnerships. We discuss it here!
J. Cole performs at Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 6, 2022.
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By: Joshua Martin
What many expected to be the final installment of J. Cole’s iconic Dreamville Festival actually turned out to be the start of something new. Just days before the two day event kicked off at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, organizers surprised many fans during a press conference by announcing the annual celebration of Black culture and music will continue for the next four years.
“We’re going to be here for years to come. This is a multi-year deal, and we’re so excited to be working with the city of Raleigh together on something new and exciting, and to continue to build on this incredible thing that we’ve done over the years.”
The partnership with the city of Raleigh will keep the festival in Dorothea Dix Park through at least 2029, reinforcing the event’s commitment to the local economy.
“We’re going to continue on the same path that’s been successful for us. Our consumers have told us what they like, and we’re going to try to provide that to them for the next four years.”
Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David also emphasized that J.Cole will remain involved with the festival’s direction going forward. Though it is unlikely he will perform every year.
“He will obviously be involved, whether or not he headlines. That’s probably not going to be an occurrence, but he is a local resident. He is totally committed to this community, and he is totally committed to this festival.”
Longtime manager and a key Dreamville executive, Ibrahim Hamad, echoed the same sentiment.
“We call it our family reunion. I think a lot of people from all over the world and from all 50 states come in, and it’s good to be able to do it here in North Carolina.”
This year’s show included Saturday’s headliners Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys (Juvenile, Turk and B.G.) with the Big Tymers (Birdman and Mannie Fresh), 21 Savage, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Ludacris. Other performers of the day included Dreamville’s own Ari Lennox, Ab-Soul, Bas, Young Nudy, Lute, Omen, Kai Ca$h and Niko Brim, with a special 20 year celebration of Keyshia Cole‘s debut album The Way It Is.
Sunday’s roster included headliners J. Cole, Erykah Badu, and Tems, with other performances by GloRilla, J.I.D., Wale, Coco Jones, Earthgang, BigXThaPlug, Anycia, Cozz, and Akia.
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J. Cole Joins New Ownership Group of the Charlotte Hornets
J. Cole joins Charlotte Hornets ownership, highlighting his passion for basketball and expanding his influence beyond music. We discuss it here!
Las Vegas, NV/USA - 9/24/16: Jermaine Lamarr Cole known as J. Cole performs at Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas. Cole has been nominated for several Grammy Awards.
By: Adonis Armstrong
An agreement has been reached by Michael Jordan to sell the majority stake he holds in the NBA team, Charlotte Hornets.
This significant development could potentially usher in the dawn of a new era in Charlotte, as the Hornets have endured a longstanding reputation as one of the NBA's least successful teams. Since Jordan took on majority ownership in 2010, the team has only achieved three winning seasons and made two playoff appearances. Under the guidance of head coach Steve Clifford, the team recorded a disappointing 27-55 record last season, while the 2022-23 campaign marked Clifford's return for his second tenure with the Hornets
Today June 16th, Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced that Michael Jordan is in the process of selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets to "The Buyer Group," led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, who have previously been involved in minority team ownership. Notably, Plotkin also holds a significant stake in the Atlanta Hawks, which he is currently in the process of selling.
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Within “The Buying Group,” a notable addition is J. Cole, the decorated emcee, who will join as a part-owner of the Hornets. The 38-year-old rapper, hailing from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has deep roots in the state, hosting his annual Dreamville Festival there. While universally known for his music, J. Cole has consistently showcased his passion for basketball throughout the years, highlighting his admiration for the sport.
A decade ago, during an interview with Sports Illustrated, he expressed, “I was always in love with basketball as a kid, but I thought I was way better than I really was.” In the year 2021, Cole inked a contract with the Rwanda Patriots of the African Basketball League, committing to play in a series of three to six games.
The Fayettenam vet, Hollywood Cole, is a passionate Hornets fan who has been actively featured on the team's digital platforms in recent years, solidifying his connection to the organization. His involvement in assisting Caleb Martin's signing with the Miami Heat in 2021 has further propelled him into the spotlight. I believe he has a great future within the organization and the potential to turn the Hornets around.
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