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J. Cole, Dreamville Announce 2022 Festival Lineup Featuring Entire Dreamville Records Roster

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
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J. Cole performs at 2019 Dreamville Fest (Photo: Branndannart_9)

RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina-raised, Grammy Award-winning, and multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole and his Dreamville team are proud to reveal the full music lineup for the second edition of Dreamville Festival, which returns this spring on Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3. Tickets are on sale now at DreamvilleFest.com. 

Following a sold-out inaugural one-day event in 2019, Dreamville has successfully revitalized the brand’s flagship music festival property Dreamville Festival, which is one of the largest annual artist-run music festivals in the country and also one of the largest annual events on the Eastern US seaboard, as it expands to two days this April. Dreamville Festival is also expected to once again generate millions of dollars for the local and North Carolina economy.

For his festival’s long-awaited return, J. Cole has invited some of his favorite artists and collaborators to join him in his home state of North Carolina for one of the most anticipated music events of the year. Day 1 on Saturday will be headlined by Lil Baby, with additional performances from WizKid, Kehlani, Morray, and Fivio Foreign, among others; while Sunday features the first-ever performance of DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz with Lil Wayne, Jeezy & T.I., as well as a diverse slate of artists like Ari Lennox, Moneybagg Yo, Bia, Rico Nasty, Wale, and Larry June, plus a headlining set from J. Cole to close out the 2022 festival.

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Lute performing at 2019 Dreamville Fest (Photo: Branndannarts)
J.I.D performing at 2019 Dreamville Fest (Photo: Branndannarts)

The expanded two-day event will also mark a rare reunion for Dreamville Records as J. Cole is bringing together the entire music roster to perform at the fest. Notable Dreamville acts set to perform in addition to Cole include Ari Lennox, Bas, J.I.D, EarthGang, Cozz, and Omen, plus Lute who hails from nearby Charlotte.

In addition to the debut of the Gangsta Grillz collaborative performance featuring three southern rap icons and hosted by none other than DJ Drama, fans at Dreamville Festival 2022 will be treated to a special on-stage reunion from Ja Rule and Ashanti; as well as R&B’s auto-tune pioneer T-Pain.

A portion of proceeds from the 2022 event will be donated to the official Dreamville Festival charity partners, the Dreamville Foundation and Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy. For more information on these organizations, please visit www.Dreamville.com and www.DixPark.org.

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Dreamville Festival 2022 – Full Music Lineup

The full music lineup broken down by day is listed below in A-Z order and available online at DreamvilleFest.com:

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

  • Blxst
  • Earthgang
  • Fivio Foreign
  • Ja Rule & Ashanti
  • J.I.D
  • Kehlani
  • Lil Baby
  • Lute
  • Mereba
  • Mikhala Jené
  • Morray
  • WizKid

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

  • Ari Lennox
  • Bas
  • Bia
  • Cozz
  • DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Featuring: Lil Wayne + Jeezy + T.I.
  • J. Cole
  • Larry June
  • Moneybagg Yo
  • Omen
  • Rico Nasty
  • T. Pain
  • The Hics
  • Wale

Originally co-founded and curated by J. Cole, the inaugural multi-stage music festival event in April 2019 played host to an epic one-day celebration of local culture, music, food, and art. Dreamville welcomed over 40,000 guests from across the globe at the sold-out event including attendees hailing from all 50 states and more than 10 international countries. 

With a continued emphasis on community, diversity, and inclusivity, this year’s festival will look to once again bring together local residents and travelers alike to gather together and enjoy incredible music performances while exploring the historic Dorothea Dix Park – Raleigh’s largest city park with over 300 acres of sprawling green landscapes. Having grown up in nearby Fayetteville, J. Cole and his Dreamville team will continue to shine a light on the special place that has helped to shape him into the successful and creative artist he is today. 

“We always set out to curate something special. Our Dreamville family has been patiently waiting for the fest’s return and now we’re back with a lineup unlike anything else found in today’s event landscape,” said Dreamville Partner and Festival President Adam Roy.

Two-day GA and VIP festival passes are available for purchase now at www.DreamvilleFest.com. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets now once available as the previous festival event sold out in advance and limited supplies remain. 

For more information on the 2022 event, including updated health and safety guidelines, as well as to stay up-to-date on all Dreamville Festival news and announcements, make sure to visit the following channels:

ABOUT DREAMVILLE: 

Founded by Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole in 2007, the organization is home to Dreamville Records, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful record label distributed in partnership with Interscope Records. Dreamville Records is currently home to a variety of both established and up-and-coming music artists, including J.I.D, Ari Lennox, Bas, EarthGang, Cozz, Lute, and Omen. 

Launched in 2020, Dreamville Studios develops and produces all things TV, film, podcast, and digital content, both original and acquired. Dreamville Studios most recently released The Messenger podcast to critical acclaim, in addition to a diverse slate of studio and independent content in both development and production, as well as gearing up for release. 

Additionally, the company created the Dreamville Festival in J. Cole’s home state of North Carolina offering a highly curated experience with local culture, food, art, and performances from some of the biggest names in music today. With fans traveling from across the globe to attend the music event, Dreamville Festival has quickly become one of the largest annual events in the state of North Carolina as well as one of today’s most popular artist-run music festivals. 

Dreamville has now evolved into the modern multidisciplinary entertainment and media company, Dreamville Ventures, which serves as the parent company of all the aforementioned divisions. As a diversified cultural hub, Dreamville continues to cultivate and create music, content, live events, and streetwear as well as compelling ad campaigns with the industry’s biggest brands. To learn more, visit Dreamville.com.