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Roots Picnic 2026 Features Knockout Performances from Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and More
The Roots Picnic 2026 delivered knockout performances from a lineup of artists including Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Kehlani, De La Soul, and T.I. The event showcased a variety of musical talents.
1 Jun, 13:00 — 1 Jun, 23:31
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varietyMostly Factual70d ago
Roots Picnic 2026 Delivers Knockout Performances From Erykah Badu, Kehlani, De La Soul and T.I.
Another year, another Roots Picnic on the books. This year, the legendary Roots crew staged the almost decades-old festival at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau, assembling a lineup that offered the best of both hip-hop and R&B across a seamless two days. It’s no small undertaking what Questlove, Black Thought and the rest of the hometown heroes […]
By Steven J. Horowitz
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Jay-Z Shuts It Down and More Takeaways From Roots Picnic 2026
Just like Hov, the festival returned with something to prove
By Christine Imarenezor
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First report: variety · 1 Jun, 13:00|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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