7 Rappers Who Have Launched Their Own Music Festivals
As a musician, running or curating your own festival can be a dream. Not only do you get to pick the artists to perform alongside you, you can also carefully choose a perfect venue, theme and be the main reason why people show up.
Check out 7 rappers who have launched their own music festivals.
Tyler, The Creator, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival
Founder: Tyler, The Creator
Year Started: 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Latest Date: Nov. 10-11, 2018
Artists: Tyler will always be performing and he generally brings around his Odd Future friends and affiliates. 2018 featured appearances by A$AP Rocky, Pusha-T, Playboy Carti, Kids See Ghosts, Jaden Smith and more.
Jay-Z, Made In America Festival
Founder: Jay Z
Year Started: 2012
Location: Philadelphia
Dates: August 31 - September 1, 2019
Artists: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Juice Wrld, Anderson .Paak & more.
Pharrell Williams, Something in the Water
Founder: Pharrell Williams
Year Started: 2019
Location: Virginia Beach
Upcoming Date: April 26 - 28, 2019
Artists: Pharrell, Chris Brown, Migos, SZA, Missy Elliott, Pusha T, Diplo & more.
Drake, OVO Fest
Founder: Drake
Year Started: 2010
Location: Toronto
Latest Date: August. 2-5, 2019
Artists: Drake always performs. 2017 featured appearances by Tory Lanez, Migos, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Rae Sremmurd, Cardi B and more.
Lil Wayne, Lil Weezyana Fest
Founder: Lil Wayne
Year Started: 2015
Location: New Orleans
Latest Date: Aug. 25, 2018
Artists: Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Jeezy, Birdman, Nicki Minaj and others. 2019's lineup is to be determined.
Travis Scott, Astroworld Festival
Founder: Travis Scott
Year Started: 2018
Location: Houston
Latest Date: November 17, 2018
Artists: The inaugural year found Travis Scott hosting Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Young Thug and others. 2019's lineup is to be determined.
J. Cole, Dreamville Festival
Founder: J. Cole
Year Started: 2019
Location: Raleigh, N.C.
Upcoming Date: April 6, 2019
Artists: The original lineup paired Dreamville's entire roster (Bas, Cozz, J.I.D, EarthGang, Lute, Ari Lennox, Omen and Cole) with superstars like SZA, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor & more.