Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan To Headline 2023 Honeyland Festival
The inaugural, two-day music and culinary event will take place at Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Texas, on November 11-12.
Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan and Miguel top the bill for the 2023 Honeyland Festival. Presented by IMG and Live Nation Urban, the inaugural, two-day music and culinary event will take place at Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Texas, just outside Houston, on November 11-12.
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The lineup will also feature Chlöe, Coco Jones, DJ Mr. Rogers, Spinall, Dende, Inayah, Jae Murphy, Kiotti & Keisha Nicole, Lenora, Lucky Daye, Tay Powers, Tems and Tobe Nwigwe. In a nod to this year’s celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the Houston All-Stars — Scarface, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Z-Ro and Lil Keke — will also perform. Nwigwe will serve as Honeyland Festival’s Houston Ambassador, exploring the immersive experience presented by the national and local restauranteurs and culinary talent that will be on hand at the event.
“We are excited to bring together icons of the music world with the leaders of Black cuisine and beverage, creating a culminating experience of Black expression for everyone at Honyland to enjoy,” said Live Nation Urban president Shawn Gee in an official statement.
“From Afrobeats to hip-hop, neo-soul to R&B, the best in music will meet the best in food and beverage.”
Honeyland Festival’s schedule of performances and events will be announced at a later date, while the general on-sale begins on July 21. General admission tickets include passes to the multiple stages hosting the music performances and conversations with special guests as well as food and beverage demonstrations and cook-off competitions. Visit the event’s official website for further information.
Alongside Wu-Tang Clan, Mariah Carey, and more, Mary J. Blige will also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at Madison Square Garden this fall. The event, “Hip Hop Forever” is set for Friday, September 15.
The tribute event—hosted by Hot 97 and WBLS-FM and curated by Funk Flex—will also feature Tyrese, Sean Paul, Maxwell, and EPMD.
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