Birdman & More To Celebrate 30 Years Of Essence Fest With Cash Money Reunion

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 27: Rapper Birdman attends BET "Music Moguls" Premiere Event at 1OAK on June 27, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)
Birdman and his Cash Money crew will take the stage in July.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Birdman and his Cash Money crew will get together for a reunion at Essence Fest in New Orleans this summer. The performance, which is scheduled for Independence Day weekend, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic festival.

“The most anticipated reunion goes down at this year’s ESSENCE Fest. You asked, and we delivered,” the festival's official Instagram page announced yesterday (May 1). "For the love of CULTURE, for the love of US. For the love of the 99’ and 2000 — The Takeover has begun. Your July 4th weekend plans have just been confirmed." Tickets for the event are on sale now, though the full lineup has yet to be revealed. It's also to be seen exactly which Cash Money artists will join Birdman on stage. Regardless, fans can't wait.

Birdman & Unannounced Cash Money Artists To Perform In New Orleans

This isn't the only reunion fans have to look forward to, however. For months now, the Hot Boys have been teasing a comeback following B.G.'s release from prison after a decade-long stay. It's uncertain if or when the reunion will take place, though Lil Wayne told the 4HUNNID podcast in February that they're waiting for B.G. to get permission to travel. Juvenile went on to tell TMZ that it's a sure bet, though supporters might have to wait just a bit longer. “No negativity from me, man,” he explained to the outlet. “You know, with me, I’m always like, ‘It’s gon’ happen.’ It’s gonna happen. We gotta let them simmer down a little bit. But trust me though, it’s happening.”

What do you think of Birdman and Cash Money artists teaming up for a reunion at the upcoming Essence Fest in New Orleans? Which artists do you think will make appearances? Who do you hope to see there? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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