Even supposing it really occurred final yr, some followers nonetheless suppose Lovers & Mates Fest is simply too good to be true. However relaxation assured–the pageant lineup, introduced by Usher himself, was unveiled immediately on social media.
The one-day solely pageant going down on Could 6 on the Las Vegas Pageant Grounds will show to be a star-studded smörgåsbord of nostalgia for Y2K natives and newcomers alike. The pageant additionally recruited some 2010s and 2020s favorites for his or her 45-act pageant. Featured artists and teams will embrace Usher, Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, Grasp P and No Restrict Troopers, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Chris Brown, Ginuwine, Remy Ma, JoJo, En Vogue , Blackstreet, Jagged Edge, Subsequent, Wayne Marvel, Kevin Lyttle, 702 , Lumidee and plenty of, many extra.
The pageant is completely positioned amidst the continued early 2000s obsession in widespread tradition, with TikTokers selling over-the-ear headphones, low rise denims, rhinestones and paper-thin brows–in different phrases, the Y2K starter pack.
Whereas final yr’s Lovers & Mates fest was a flurry of confusion, with acts like Twista, Mase and Lil Kim initially backing out of their performances, Lil Kim even calling the pageant “faux” on her Instagram account. The then-Goldenvoice promoted pageant was quickly after postponed and subsequently cancelled all collectively on account of COVID-related setbacks. The present did (finally) go on, with the inaugural occasion going down in Could 2022 and that includes acts like Lauryn Hill, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Usher, Jodeci, Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Ja Rule and Ashanti. In the long run, even Lil Kim, Twista and Mase confirmed up.
Regardless of just a few hiccups like a false gun scare main to 3 accidents and customary pageant woes like insufficient shade and lengthy strains, the pageant went comparatively nicely. However most significantly, it occurred, regardless of the skepticism.
This yr’s Lovers & Mates is to be promoted by C3 (Austin Metropolis Limits Music Pageant and Lollapalooza), with common ticket gross sales starting on Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. PST on loversandfriendsfest.com. Pre-sale tickets arrive the identical day, at 10 a.m. PST, with particular person ticket costs starting from $250 to $585.
See the total lineup under.
