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Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer The Roots are bringing back the annual Roots Picnic to Philadelphia, PA with a lineup that includes D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla, Latto and more. The event, scheduled to take place at Philly’s The Mann in Fairmount Park on May 31 and June 1, will see D’Angelo making his grand return to the stage alongside the Roots.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (“Porsche”) and The FADER are returning to South by Southwest® (SXSW®) on the evening of March 9, with legendary rapper Common performing a special live set at Brazos Hall alongside 9th Wonder, plus a DJ set from Diamond Kuts.

2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is just days away and if you thought the surprises were over, think again.We are excited to officially announce that for the first time ever, select ESSENCE Festival musical performances and programming will be available to livestream only on Hulu. Yes, you read that right: Hulu will be the official streaming destination of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

2022 BET Awards! On Thursday, the network released the names of the night's big performers taking the stage on Sunday, June 26 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The annual awards show will be hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson for the second year in a row, and features an impressive lineup of musicians putting on their best moves for their fans.The star-studded list includes Lil Wayne, Babyface, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, Doechii, Ella Mai, Fireboy DML, GIVĒON, Jack Harlow, Joey Bada$$, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Latto, Lizzo, Muni Long, Roddy Ricch and more to be announced.Up-and-coming artists GoGo Morrow and OGI will also be gracing the BET Amplified Stage, getting BET Music's stamp of approval on the next big thing in music.Additionally, BET announced this year’s list of presenters, which includes Big Freedia, Bleu, Carl Anthony Payne II, Crystal Hayslett, Daniel Kaluuya, Ebony Obsidian, Eva Marcille, Idris Elba, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, KJ Smith, Luke James, Marsai Martin, Mignon, Nene Leakes, Ne-Yo, Novi Brown, Ray J, Sanaa Lathan, Serayah, Tamar Braxton, Terrence J, Tisha Campbell and Will Packer.

MTV Raps” now has a premiere date.The reimagined global iteration of the MTV hip-hop series will premiere on Paramount+ on Tuesday, May 24, the streamer announced Monday. In addition, Paramount+ released the official trailer, key art and lineup of featured guests.Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, “Yo! MTV Raps” is a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip hop.