Jay-Z and The Roots headlined the opening night of the 2026 Roots Picnic on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia.
The performance featured a one-of-a-kind set backed by The Roots and included appearances from fellow Philadelphia stars Meek Mill, Jazmine Sullivan, and Bilal.
One of the night’s biggest moments came with a State Property reunion, bringing together Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Peedi Crakk, Freeway, and Young Gunz.
The surprise-filled set celebrated Philadelphia’s rich hip-hop legacy and gave fans one of the festival’s most memorable performances to date.
