Drake Announces 2019 OVO Fest Lineup: B2K, Chingy, Pretty Ricky, & More

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The Millennium Tour is back.

With the Toronto Raptors reigning as the 2019 NBA Champions, it's expected for Drake to turn OVO Fest into the event of the year. Late Wednesday evening, the OVO icon revealed the surprising, throwback lineup for 2019 OVO Fest. Hopefully, you've been saving up your extra coins, because Drake stated on Instagram that the tickets go on sale on Friday, July 12.

The rapper shared a flyer for the days-long event that includes the OVO Summit on August 1 and 2, as well as the OVO Bounce from July 29 to August 2. On August 4, the concert lineup reads much like the recent Millenium Tour as B2K, Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, the Yin Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V will all hit the stage at the Budweiser Amphitheater. The following day, Drake will be the only act performing at the same venue, and we can only imagine what surprises he has in store.

Drake's lineup will certainly leave a few confused, but fans expect there to be an overflow of special guests during his performance. Social media has had quite a bit to say about B2K joining together once again for the Toronto-based festival, especially following the rumors in the media regarding Fizz dating Omarion's ex and mother of his children. Is this the initial lineup announcement you expected?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.