Jay-Z Headlines Roots Picnic, Celebrates Philly's 250th

0:00On March 17th, Jay-Z is set to headline the Roots picnic this spring in Philadelphia. The announcement came on March 17th confirming he'll close out Day 1 on May 30th at the festival's new home in Belmont Plateau within Fairmount Park. This marks a reunion for Jay-Z and the Roots, echoing their 2001 unplugged collaboration. The two-day event run by the Roots and Live Nation Urban packs in performances, vendors, and activations for fans. Organizers are thrilled with the venue switch and the star power, tying into the city's big plans for Philadelphia's 250th anniversary. Celebrations, it's a fresh chapter for the fest after years in different spots around town. Since launching in 2007, Roots picnic has drawn huge crowds with acts like Nas, Future, and Snoop Dogg over the years. This edition promises to top them all with Jay-Z leading the pack. Pre-sale tickets are available now, using a special code, with general sales kicking off March 18th at 10 a.m. eastern time.

1:04Expect massive demand as the event shapes up to be one of the seasons must seize. Made in AI.