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Rolling Loud Miami 2023 - Uniting the Best in Hip-Hop
Rolling Loud Miami's eighth annual edition proved to be a milestone event, surpassing all expectations and setting the stage for an unforgettable three-day hip-hop extravaganza.
By Bleu MagazineJuly 26 2023, Published 11:09 a.m. ET
Rolling Loud Miami's eighth annual edition proved to be a milestone event, surpassing all expectations and setting the stage for an unforgettable three-day hip-hop extravaganza.
Memphis's favorite son ignites the GoPuff Stage (Credit: Rolling Loud / @thirdeyecreator)
Rolling Loud Miami 2023 lived up to its reputation as hip-hop's biggest stage, delivering an unforgettable weekend. Headliner Travis Scott wowed the crowd with a new stage design inspired by his upcoming album UTOPIA and confirmed the release date, July 28th. He also announced a film titled Circus Maximus to accompany the album, performing his new single "K-POP."
Travis Scott performs one of his biggest sets to date, performing his new single "K-POP" and revealing more details about his upcoming album, UTOPIA
Throughout the day, the festival featured an array of powerhouse performances. 21 Savage took the stage with special guests G Herbo and Young Nudy, showcasing his status as one of rap's biggest stars. Hometown heroes City Girls, Coi Leray, and GloRilla represented hip-hop's leading ladies, while Trippie Redd and Ski Mask The Slump God brought the energy to the festival. Emerging rappers like Luh Tyler, BabyTron, and Skilla Baby impressed the crowd.
A notable highlight of the day was Dominican dembow superstar El Alfa, who became the first of his genre to perform at Rolling Loud. His infectious hits "La Mamá de la Mamá" and "Gogo Dance" had the crowd dancing and the bass shaking the ground.
Latto gives "Big Energy" during her late afternoon set, which featured special guests (Credit: Rolling Loud / @chrisallmeid)
Day three promised to be just as exciting, with headliner A$AP Rocky and a lineup that included Lil Uzi Vert, Bryson Tiller, Turnstile, and more.
Beyond the music, Rolling Loud Miami 2023 also touched on important issues in the rap industry. A special activation in collaboration with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) allowed festival-goers to engage with U.S. congressmen Jamaal Bowman and Hank Johnson, who co-sponsored the Restore Artistic Protection (RAP) Act. The act aimed to protect artists from the misuse of their creative expression in legal proceedings.
As the festival wrapped up its eighth annual edition, it continued to push boundaries and expand its palette by welcoming artists from various genres. Playboi Carti closed the night with an intense performance, previewing his "Antagonist Tour" and featuring his OPIUM label signees.
Notably, A$AP Rocky's cinematic set included previews of songs from his upcoming album Don't Be Dumb, and Cardi B surprised the crowd during her husband Offset's set. Lil Uzi Vert showcased new music from their album PINK TAPE.
Cardi and Offset take the stage (Credit: Rolling Loud / @jordankelseyknight)
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Rolling Loud co-Founder Tariq Cherif spoke in a panel with two U.S. congressmen and BMAC about The RAP Act, pending legislation protecting artistic freedom and freedom of speech Pictured (L to R): Prophet, Founder of BMAC, Hank Johnson (D, GA-04), Rolling Loud Co-Founder Tariq Cherif (Credit: Rolling Loud / @slumpboyfilms)
Rolling Loud Miami 2023 was an electrifying celebration of hip-hop, where artists from all corners of the rap map came together to deliver outstanding performances. From rising stars to established acts, the festival showcased the diversity and creativity of the genre.
As Rolling Loud's festival season concluded, the founders, Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, hinted at even bigger plans for 2024, promising more exciting experiences for hip-hop fans worldwide.
