Atmosphere during Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on May 11, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesRolling Loud festival will return to Miami for the first time since 2019. The hip-hop festival usually occurs in May but will move to July 23-25 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Returning headliners from last year's lineup include Post Malone and A$AP Rocky. This year's festival will also see performances from Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, DaBaby, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti. Roddy Ricch, Rod Wave, Lil Tjay, Pooh Shiesty, Polo G, Ski Mask The Slump God, City Girls and Coi Leray will also make appearances as the festival returns. Fans can expect sets from veteran icons like Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, T-Pain, Curren$y, Fetty Wap and Wale too.
"We can’t wait to reunite together in the pits we’ve all grown to love (and miss) so much," producers said in a statement. "Many of you, like us, have been looking forward to Rolling Loud for months now. And although we may need to wait a little bit longer, trust that this comeback and reunion will be even stronger."
For the 2021 edition, Rolling Loud will honor all passes for fans who held on to their 2020 tickets, and will grant refunds to ticketholders who are no longer able to attend. Limited tickets for the 2021 festival will be available for sale at a date to be announced.
"We want to extend a massive thank you to all of our ragers who have held on to their tickets," the statement said. Rolling Loud said information on how to obtain a refund for 2020 passes will come later this month. "We are also working on sweetening the deal for those of you who choose to keep your tickets in addition to the rage pack you already earned from the last reschedule."
Since having to cancel its 2020 event due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Rolling Loud has attempted to move its signature festival several times. The festival has acknowledged the issues this may have caused for fans who have booked and rebooked travel. "For those of you who made hotel and/or travel reservations in May, we hear your travel concerns and realize that this is not an ideal situation. Thankfully, many major airlines are not currently charging change fees, and most Miami hotels have policies in place that allow for refunds," Rolling Loud said in the statement.
During the pandemic, with no live show possibilities in sight, Rolling Loud pivoted to the world of livestreaming, drawing millions of unique viewers. Rolling Loud has hosted three multi-day "Loud Stream" festivals on Twitch, with headliners such as Trippie Redd, Swae Lee, Gunna, Ski Mask The Slump God, Fetty Wap, and Lil Skies. The festival also uses its official Twitch channel to drive and comment on rap culture, welcoming special guests to weekly programming including The Rotation, The Leak, Got Bars? and more.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
