One thing within the Water competition is returning to Virginia Seashore on the finish of this month, and on Wednesday (April 12), Pharrell Williams unveiled a wave of particular company and performers added to the lineup.
A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul and M.I.A. have all been added to Pharrell’s Phriends set on the competition, which can happen in Virginia Seashore, Va., between April 28 and April 30.
The competition has additionally introduced further performers together with Third Eye Blind, Jonas Brothers and Arcade Hearth, which comes lower than a yr after sexual misconduct allegations in opposition to Arcade Hearth’s frontman Win Butler.
Final yr, the competition befell in Washington, D.C., after the Grammy-winning artist and producer voiced his disappointment in his hometown’s dealing with of his cousin’s demise the yr earlier than. Sponsored by AirBnB and Walmart, this yr’s star-studded lineup options Child Cudi, Lil Wayne, The Clipse, Summer time Walker, Grace Jones, Lil Uzi Vert and Kehlani, amongst others.
Pharrell’s team-up with Walmart additionally goals to affect communities in Virginia. “Strengthening native communities is core to Walmart’s DNA,” mentioned Cedric Clark, government vp of retailer operations for Walmart U.S., in a press launch. “By investing in our associates and within the communities we serve, we assist construct a basis the place folks can dwell their full potential day-after-day. We’re excited to workforce up with One thing within the Water, returning to a particular place to Walmart, Virginia’s Hampton Roads, to assist have a good time and empower this group we’re so proud to be part of.”
Three day passes to One thing within the Water are nonetheless out there for buy right here. Can’t make it to the competition? YouTube can be livestreaming the occasion all weekend on Pharrell’s YouTube channel.
