Cornrow Kenny, also known as Kendrick Lamar, headlined the Day 1 stage for the FYF Fest. | Photo by Ural Garrett for Okayplayer.
Photo Credit: Ural Garrett for Okayplayer
Photo Credit: Ural Garrett for Okayplayer
A Pulitzer Prize winner will be closing Summer Jam stage
Hot 97 has announced the lineup for its annual Summer Jam festival. Headlining this year's show is Kendrick Lamar, who just won the Pulitzer Prize for his classic album DAMN.
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Right under Kendrick is Lil Wayne, who will do a set consisting of his "Carter Classic," which should be amazing. A$AP Ferg, Remy Ma, Tory Lanez, Rich The Kid, A Boogie, and Swizz Beatz and Friends will also be on that Stadium Stage.
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As far as the little stage, also known as the Who's Next stage: Famous Dex, Jay Critch, Don Q and Snoopy Dinero will be performing.
Here is the lineup for both stages:
Stadium Stage:
Kendrick Lamar
A$AP Ferg
Lil Wayne
Tory Lanez
Swizz Beatz & Friends
Remy Ma
Rich The Kid
Megan Ryte & Friends
A Boogie
Hood Celebrityy
Festival Stage:
Famous Dex
Jay Critch
Don Q
Snoopy Deniro
This year is the 25th Summer Jam. In a press release, Asst. Program Director Ebro Darden said:
This year’s theme, ‘94 ‘til Infinity,’ represents the 25 years Summer Jam has established itself as a mainstay in Hip Hop’s evolution since its inception and will continue to be a necessary stop for aspiring rappers who have dreams of becoming mega stars in this industry.
Summer Jam 2018 goes down on June 10th at Metlife Stadium. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am EST. You can cop here.
