Lil Wayne, Nas and André 3000 have been a couple of of the headlining names introduced when the 2024 Roots Picnic revealed its lineup this week, however not everybody was thrilled with a few of the artists included.
A bunch of followers flooded the Philadelphia competition’s lineup announcement criticizing organizers’ determination to have Sexyy Purple on the invoice.
“Wow that is the place we’re in Hip Hop?! There’s nothing optimistic about her message,” one fan wrote, whereas actress Amanda Seales chimed in with a disapproving “Yikes.” It appears the unfavorable response to Sexyy Purple’s reserving was a mix of disliking her fashion of music to questioning her vocal assist for former President Trump.
Questlove, who’s a number of the annual occasion, had sufficient and determined to step in to defend the Philly competition’s determination to e book Sexyy and promote a various and well-rounded lineup for followers of all ages and tastes to get pleasure from.
“There’s at all times that one act on the present everybody hates as a result of it serves as a reminder the hip hop THEY like is from 30 years in the past,” the Roots drummer replied to a remark underneath his Instagram publish on Monday.
“I imply I get it it however look: we gotta spherical and steadiness the time out: there are different levels & podcasts and occasions to see. I’m nonetheless shocked yall acquired power for ‘oh hell no isms’ prefer it’s 16 years people——-when have you ever seen a competition during which EVERY ACT is the act you like?”
Questlove continued: “I imply the way in which I see it: cats in right here bringing a sure power: in the meantime there’s a complete total Jill publish & an Amerie publish & a Black Thought publish & a Meth & Purple publish & I see/hear nary a ‘I really like actual music’ particular person SUPPORTING that web page. It’s virtually value it only for this engagement & trolling was the very last thing on my thoughts lol Roots Picnic is nicely rounded and that’s why it really works.”
Tickets for the Roots Picnic go on sale to most people this Friday (Feb. 23) at 10 a.m. ET. Different artists on the invoice slated to hit the stage on June 1 and a couple of embrace Gunna, finest new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monét, Jill Scott, Technique Man, Wale and a ton extra.
Discover Questlove’s publish in addition to the complete Roots Picnic lineup under.
