Featured artist at this years Roots Picnic. (Top Left – Angela Rye, Bottom Left – Lil Uzi Vert, Center – The Roots, Top Right – Dave Chappelle, Bottom Right – Brandy)

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the epic Roots Picnic. Held at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, this is a festival that should not be missed. Each year, The Roots handpick an amazing line up to illuminate the Delaware River Waterfront, and 2018 is not any different. This year The Roots present a Jam Session hosted by Dave Chappelle with special guests. Fans recall the many collaborations between the Roots and Dave Chappelle over the years, creating and promoting awareness surrounding a variety of issues.

The Roots Picnic is a platform that highlights diversity among several genres. Along with Dave Chappelle, special guests include Lil Uzi Vert, Dirty Projectors, The Diplomats, 2 Chainz, 6lack, DVSN, Brandy, Black Thought and J. Period Live Mixtape featuring Fabolous and Jadakiss, Rapsody, Rich The Kid & Jay Critch, Goldlink, DJ Kid Capri, BADBADNOTGOOD, Grits & Biscuits, DJ Drama presents Gangsta Grillz with special guests, JoJo Abot, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tierra Whack, and Bri Steves.  In addition there will also be live podcast recordings on the Podcast Stage from Drink Champs, On One with Angela Rye, Questlove Supreme, ItsTheReal, and The Realest Podcast Ever. Visit the Lifestyle Stage for Madden and NBA 2K tournaments, as well as the fashion, art and hustle panels.

For tickets and more information, visit rootspicnic.com