Roots Picnic Just Unveiled the Full 2026 Lineup: Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and More

Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic just released the full lineup for 2026’s festival.

The hip-hop festival, hosted by The Roots, will take place May 30-31 at Belmont Plateau in the band’s hometown of Philadelphia.

Jay-Z (okay, he spells it JAŸ-Z now) with The Roots are heading up the bill alongside Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Brandy, and T.I. Mariah the Scientist, J. Period’s Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought & Wale, and Jermaine Dupri and Friends fill out the headlining slot.

More acts slated to appear include Corinne Bailey Rae, De La Soul, Bilal, and Destin Conrad. Plus, DJ Jazzy Jeff and tons more DJs will be on deck…

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