Dreamville Festival, one of the most beloved Hip Hop-led music festivals in the country, officially unveiled its lineup for its fifth and final year in Raleigh, North Carolina. The highly anticipated event, founded by J. Cole and his Dreamville team, will take place April 5 and 6, bringing together a star-studded roster of artists for its farewell edition.
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The lineup was revealed around noon on Monday (March 17) via the festival’s official website, confirming an exciting mix of performers. Fans can look forward to sets from 21 Savage, GloRilla, Ludacris, Ari Lennox, Ab-Soul, Keyshia Cole, Wale and many more. Rap legend Lil Wayne is set to headline on Saturday, accompanied by iconic performances from the Hot Boys and the Big Tymers. On Sunday, the festival will culminate with a headlining performance from J. Cole himself, following appearances by the legendary Grammy Award-winning artist Erykah Badu and internationally acclaimed singer Tems.
It was back in December 2024 when event organizers confirmed that this year’s edition would be its last. “What a ride it’s been… We can’t thank y’all enough for all the memories we’ve shared,” the statement on social media read. “From the very beginning, the idea behind the fest was creating a place where our fans, the Dreamville community, could spend time together, a place where they could see themselves reflected [and] a place to share in experiences.”
The end of Dreamville Fest’s impressive era
Dreamville Festival first launched in 2018, but its inaugural event was postponed to the following year due to Hurricane Florence, which caused severe flooding across North Carolina. Since then, it grew into a premiere music festival that featured a mix of Dreamville’s own roster – Bas, Cozz, Omen, JID, EARTHGANG, Ari Lennox and Cole himself – alongside some of the biggest names in music. Over the years, artists like Usher, Drake, Big Sean, SZA and Nicki Minaj graced the stage, solidifying its reputation as a must-attend experience for fans.
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