Songs like 'Love in This Club,' 'U Don’t Have to Call,' and 'Lil Freak' had Sunday’s crowd staring in awe, even for those looking to get ahead of the departing traffic. Usher put on an electrifying performance that covered hits from various eras in his catalog. Dressed in leather, the eight-time GRAMMY winner delivered his classic, slow-burning album cuts and glossy radio hits under the glimmering lights of the open air Park stage. Though decades into his musical career, Usher hasn't missed a step. Usher and Black Thought perform | Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urbanīefore Usher had even closed out the festival, radio and podcast personality Charlamagne and comedian Jess Hilarious talked about wrapping up their own event early to snag a close seat to watch the R&B star in action. Read on for some of the most captivating moments and exciting sets from the 2023 Roots Picnic. To close out the weekend, Usher brought the magic of his Vegas residency to West Philly for a string of era-defining hits in the twilight of the festival. Philly’s own DJ Drama drew out home-grown talents like D-Surdy, Armani White, and Bronx legend Fat Joe on the Presser stage. Sunday featured high-powered performances from soulful songstress Ari Lennox, former Ruff Ryders first lady Eve, and the devastating femmes of South Florida, the City Girls. Lauryn Hill closed out day two by commemorating her GRAMMY-winning album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, and bringing out Pras and Wyclef Jean for a Fugees reunion.

Supported by the Soulquarians, legends the Isley Brothers and Roy Ayers lit up the Park stage. On Saturday, legendary rap group State Property reunited for the first time in years, Lil Uzi Vert rocked out with the Park Stage crowd for his third picnic appearance.

For 15 years, The Roots have gathered the music’s brightest and fastest-rising talents to perform in Philadelphia for their annual Roots Picnic, and this year’s lineup was nothing short of star-studded.Īfter kicking off the weekend with Dave Chappelle ’s comedy show at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, the action moved to the Mann Center in Fairmont Park where fans witnessed surprise crew reunions, unexpected cameos, and a taste of the Las Vegas strip across three performance stages.

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