2010 Hennessy Artistry Series

See what stars showed up at The Roots and Q-Tip's Hennessy Artistry Finale.

Curren$y - Spitta took the stage for the Hennessy tour stop in Chicago.

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Curren$y - Spitta took the stage for the Hennessy tour stop in Chicago.

Eve - Eve made appearances during several stops of the Hennessy series, including Miami and New York.

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Eve - Eve made appearances during several stops of the Hennessy series, including Miami and New York.

Kid Sister - Hometown MC Kid Sister performed in the Chi.

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Kid Sister - Hometown MC Kid Sister performed in the Chi.

Jay Electronica - People are afraid to go into an environment they are completely unfamiliar with. For me, my life is a journey. Nothing against Drake, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Kanye West, but they're in a certain kind of machine that doesn't afford them the freedom to do that.

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Jay Electronica - Jay Elect held it down in Detroit.

Erykah Badu - E. Badu surprised the Chicago crowd during Windy City's Hennessy tour stop.

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Erykah Badu - E. Badu surprised the Chicago crowd during Windy City's Hennessy tour stop.

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Kat DeLuna - Kat DeLuna and Q-Tip get playful during the Miami show.

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Kat DeLuna - Kat DeLuna and Q-Tip get playful during the Miami show.

Travis McCoy - Travis McCoy was also on the bill in Detroit.

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Travis McCoy - Travis McCoy was also on the bill in Detroit.

Ice Cube - Cube treated his hometown crowd to some tunes in Los Angeles.

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Ice Cube - Cube treated his hometown crowd to some tunes in Los Angeles.

MC Lyte - The legendary femcee was one of the guests The Roots brought out in LA.

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MC Lyte - The legendary femcee was one of the guests The Roots brought out in LA.

Questlove of The Roots (@Questlove) - Lil Wayne’s “6’7” has a barrage of punchlines, but one line in particular, “real Gs move in silence like lasagna,” is causing quite the debate. Questlove joined the discussion. TWEET: “CRAP i AM OLD!!!! the G is silent in LASAGNA!!!! #WayneIsDeep?”

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?uestlove - The Roots' funky drummer was on percussion as usual throughout the tour.

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Bobby Brown - Bobby made his first surprise appearance in Miami and also appeared in the grand finale at Cipriani in New York.

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Bobby Brown - Bobby made his first surprise appearance in Miami and also appeared in the grand finale at Cipriani in New York.

19.Erykah Badu "Window Seat" - This seemingly standard single made headlines when its controversial video featuring a naked Badu walking on the Grassy Knoll premiered online. The clip sparked discussion and served as ideal promotion for “New Amerykah Part Two;” but more importantly, it was vintage Badu. Dope!

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Erykah Badu - The incomparable Erykah Badu was one of several surprise guests at the finale.

Black Thought - The Roots' lyricist performed his own tracks and assisted every guest throughout the tour.

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Black Thought - The Roots' lyricist performed his own tracks and assisted every guest throughout the tour.

Ron Isley - The Roots brought the house down when Ron Isley surfaced to perform some of his classics.

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Ron Isley - The Roots brought the house down when Ron Isley surfaced to perform some of his classics.