J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival. On Monday, the rapper unveiled that he’ll headline the annual North Carolina fest alongside Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Erykah Badu, and Tems. The two-day festival is scheduled for April 5 and 6 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. …
Read More »J. Cole's Dreamville Sets Return for Fifth (and Final) Celebration
J. Cole‘s Dreamville Music Festival announced that it will return to North Carolina in 2025. The event is scheduled to celebrate its fifth anniversary during the weekend of April 5 and 6 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park. It is also its last, the festival announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10 via …
Read More »Usher Pulls Cruel April Fools' Joke at Dreamville Fest With Beyoncé Prank
Usher pulled a cruel April Fools’ joke Saturday night during his headlining set at the Dreamville Fest, telling fans that Beyoncé would join him onstage, only to remind them what day it was. “I said I would have a special surprise for you tonight, should I tell you what that …
Read More »J. Cole, Drake, Usher: The 2023 Dreamville Fest Lineup Is the Stuff of Dreams
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. J. Cole has announced an absolutely stacked lineup for the 2023 Dreamville Festival, which will feature a special appearance from Drake and sets from Usher, Lil Durk, Ari …
Read More »J. Cole's Dreamville Records Steps Into the Ring for 'Creed III' Soundtrack
J. Cole’s Dreamville Records will executive produce the soundtrack for Michael B. Jordan’s Creed III, with the album set to arrive alongside the movie on March 3. The label has shared the first single from the soundtrack as well, “Ma Boy,” featuring Dreamville artists J.I.D. and Lute. Despite the tease, …
Read More »Atlanta Rapper J.I.D on New Album, Working With Doja Cat, and Why He Keeps a Low Profile
When we meet, Atlanta-based rapper J.I.D is only a few weeks away from releasing his long-anticipated third studio album,The Forever Story. He tells me at least three times over the course of our conversation about his frustrations around releasing the project. “A lot of noise got in this time,” he …
Read More »How North Carolina Rapper Mavi Is Charting His Own Path to Enlightenment
At his leisure, the musician Mavi plays with space and time. The 21-year-old rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina sees storytelling as a way to speak his truth while he’s alive. His latest EP End of the Earth was released to critical praise and marked a significant step towards what could …
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