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What are the best hip hop shows/music festivals to attend?

Ellar Smidmore

Hey man, great question! There are definitely a lot of hip hop shows and music festivals out there, but here are some of my personal favorites:

1. Coachella - This festival is one of the biggest in the world, and always has a really strong hip hop lineup. Plus, the weather is amazing and it takes place in the beautiful California desert.

2. Rolling Loud - If you're looking for a festival dedicated purely to hip hop, Rolling Loud is the way to go. It's been described as "the ultimate hip hop experience", with huge headliners and lots of up-and-coming artists.

3. Made In America - Curated by Jay-Z, this festival always has a stacked roster of hip hop artists, as well as some other genres thrown in for good measure.

4. Lollapalooza - This festival is more diverse than some of the others on this list, but always manages to book some great hip hop acts. Plus, it takes place in Chicago which is a really cool city to explore.

5. Governors Ball - This festival takes place in New York City and always manages to draw a really impressive lineup of artists from a variety of genres, including hip hop.

6. Wireless - This festival takes place in London and always has a really strong hip hop lineup, as well as some other electronic and dance acts.

7. Essence Festival - This festival takes place in New Orleans and is a celebration of black music and culture. While it's not exclusively hip hop, there are always some amazing hip hop acts on the lineup.

8. AfroPunk - This festival takes place in Brooklyn and celebrates black punk culture, with a strong emphasis on hip hop music.

9. Roots Picnic - Curated by The Roots, this festival takes place in Philadelphia and always has a really diverse lineup of artists, with a focus on hip hop.

10. Something In The Water - This festival takes place in Virginia Beach and is curated by Pharrell Williams. It's relatively new, but has already established itself as a major player in the festival scene with a strong focus on hip hop and R&B.

Those are just a few of the hip hop shows and music festivals that I've enjoyed attending in the past!