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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