Roots Picnic 2026 Recap: Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Kehlani, De La Soul, and T.I. Headline Philadelphia Festival
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Steven J. Horowitz
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Summary
The Roots Picnic 2026 took place at Philadelphia's Belmont Plateau, featuring standout performances from Jay-Z (who made a historic return to the stage backed by the Roots), Erykah Badu, Kehlani, De La Soul, and T.I. The two-day festival showcased the best of hip-hop and R&B, continuing the nearly decades-old tradition organized by Questlove, Black Thought, and the Roots crew.
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· 3 pulledAnother year, another Roots Picnic on the books.
It's no small undertaking what Questlove, Black Thought and the rest of the hometown heroes accomplish with the annual event, and 2026 was no exception.
Jay-Z delivered a historic return to the stage as a headliner on Saturday night, backed by the Roots, bringing New York flair to Philly while honoring some of its most viable artists.
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