Someting In the Water revient à Virginia Beach.
Pharrell has unveiled the 2023 lineup for its Something In The Water festival. The event is scheduled to take place April 28-30 on the Virginia Beach side.
A plethora of artists for a return to basics
The festival marks its return to Virginia Beach. Last year, Pharrell had relocated this big attraction on the side of Washington DC About the artists for this year, Pharrell invited Lil Wayne as well as Lil Uzi Vert. Apart from these two hip-hop figures, other names are also announced.
The Wu-Tang Clan will be there for a legendary performance. Lil Durk, Kid Cudi, Lil Yachty, Polo G, Clipse, Wale and even Machine Gun Kelly will grace the festival with their presence. Apart from them, Kehlani Coi Leray, Latto, Doechii, Summer Walker, NLE Choppa, Babyface Ray and Flo Milli will also be on the set.
The announcement of the event’s return to Virginia Beach marks the reconciliation between Pharrell and his hometown. The cancellation of the 2022 edition in the city was decided following the city did not react well enough to the assassination of Donovon Lynch. This is regarding Pharrell’s cousin who was killed by local police in 2021.”I love my city, but for too long it’s been run by – and with – toxic energyPharrell wrote in a letter to the mayor. “The toxic energy that changed the narrative of my cousin’s homicide multiple times, [Donovon] Lynch, a citizen of Virginia, is the same toxic energy that changed the narrative of the mass murder and senseless loss of life at Building Number 2. »
The 2022 edition saw the participation of many artists from various backgrounds around the world and especially from the USA.