With hundreds (yes, literally hundreds) of music festivals taking place every year, fans have the luxury of choosing a fest based on their genre preferences. Are you primarily a fan of hip-hop and rap music? There are plenty of hip-hop/R&B/rap music festivals to attend in 2019. Here are our favorites, The Best Hip-Hop Music Festivals in 2019.
Day N Vegas
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: November 1-3
Lineup: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Brockhampton, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, 21 Savage, Tyler, the Creator, Schoolboy Q, Juice WRLD, Kali Uchis, Miguel, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Jay Rock, and more.
Camp Flog Gnaw
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: November 9-10
Lineup: TBA
Afropunk
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: August 24-25
Lineup: Jill Scott, FKA Twigs, Leon Bridges, Kamasi Washington, Gary Clark Jr., Santigold, Lianne La Havas, Goldlink, Toro y Moi, Danny Brown, Tierra Whack, Rayvn Lenae, and more.
Greatest Day Ever
Where: Coney Island, NY
When: July 13-14
Lineup: Carnage, Pusha T, Bas, Jungle, Lil Baby, Cashmere Cat, City Girls, Danileigh, Armani White, Andre Power, and more.
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Pitchfork
Where: Chicago, IL
When: July 19-21
Lineup: Mavis Staples, Pusha T, Earl Sweatshirt, The Isley Brothers 60th Birthday Celebration, Jeremih, Rico Nasty, Neneh Cherry, Ibeyi, Valee, Freddie Gibbs, Amber Mark, Standing on the Corner, MIKE, and more.
Outside Lands
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: August 9-11
Lineup: Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals, Leon Bridges, Lil Wayne, Ella Mai, Mavis Staples, Flying Lotus, Santigold, Sheck Wes, and more.
Breakaway Music Festival
Where: Columbus, OH
When: August 23-24
Lineup: Future, Young Thug, Blackbear, Matoma, Troyboi, Lil Mosey, Da Baby, and more.
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Made In America
Where: Philedelphia, PA
When: August 31-September 1
Lineup: Travis Scott, Cardi B, Juice WRLD, Lizzo, Lil Uzi Vert, Anderson Paak. & The Free Nationals, Gucci Mane, Jorja Smith, Bazzi, Kaytranada, Tierra Whack, Freddie Gibbs, and more.
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5th Annual Lil WeezyAna Fest
Where: New Orleans, LA
When: September 7
Lineup: Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Kash Doll, Trey Songz, Lil’ Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, and more.
Life Is Beautiful
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: September 20-22
Lineup: Post Malone, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, Janelle Monae, Rae Sremmurd, Tash Sultana, Die Antwoord, Sheck Wes, Gunna, Shoreline Mafia, and more.
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