Rolling Loud California marked the beginning for the year a few weeks ago, and now J. Cole's Dreamville label has taken over with their annual event this past weekend. Lute, Key Glock, Jessie Reyez, Sean Paul, the City Girls, Ari Lennox, and Lil Durk started off the two-day concert with performances.
Usher, the R&B sensation, was chosen to headline on Saturday (April 1). During his performance, he masterfully spammed his audience with such a joke about Beyoncé showing up.
Usher got the Dreamville crowd with a Beyonce April Fools gag.😭👀
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 2, 2023
pic.twitter.com/xte5YdAgWi
The amazing performances proceeded on Sunday (April 2), with Burna Boy, Baby Tate, Wacka Flocka Flame, Summer Walker, and others playing it up. Obviously, Dreamville Festival might not be complete without the head honcho himself, J. Cole, and his friend Drake.
J Cole brought out DRAKE at his Dreamville Festival 🔥👀
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/TQt6dljljd
The former wowed the audience with a career-spanning set that included some of his biggest hits, before the Canadian followed suit. He began with "Sicko Mode," and went on to release "Started From The Bottom," "Know Yourself," "Nonstop," and "God's Plan," among other songs.
Drizzy then paused his discography to bring up GloRilla, who sang her blockbuster hit track "F.N.F. (Let's Go)." Of course, the father of one didn't stop there; he also enlisted the help of Lil Uzi Vert for "XO Tour Llif3" and "Just Wanna Rock."
The latter song was also recently played by the Philly musician on The Tonight Show and during WrestleMania 39, demonstrating how famous it has become after its debut in 2022. Drake kept the celebration going after Glo and LUV with an appearance from Lil Wayne.
J.Cole Performing “Fire Squad” At Dreamville Festival🌻🔥
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/jMYbQwnz7j
Lil Wayne Performing “Uproar” At Dreamville Festival 🐐🔥
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/bRwyTYvhK7
Lil Uzi Vert Performing “Just Wanna Rock” At Dreamville Festival 😱🔥
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/oaZZxrZnKu
The crowd went crazy during J. Cole's Dreamville Fest 🔥🔥
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/RApUmMsXBh
Drake just brought out Lil Wayne at Dreamville fest 🐐🔥
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/K5GYCcI7hP
The crowd went crazy for the Young Money creator, who has been continually surprising audiences this year. To round up the night, Drake and J. Cole had one more surprise in store: 21 Savage, who has been planning a tour with Champagne Papi in the coming months.
Drake also brought out 21 Savage at Dreamville Fest 😱🫡
— WhatsOnRap (@whatsonrap) April 3, 2023
pic.twitter.com/rhwZHczAuF