Made in America 2014 Highlights

Jay Z's MIA festival takes Philly and L.A. by storm.

American Made - Jay Z's and Budweiser's Made in America music festival pulled off it's first bi-coastal attempt this Labor Day weekend. The third annual event went down simultaneously at Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway and L.A.'s Grand Park, featuring Kanye West working a double shift. Yeezus performed in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday (Aug. 30) then closed out the festival in the City of Angels a day later.Two coasts, two days of shows, and two helpings of Yeezy, what more could you ask for? Check out the gallery to see who else ripped the stage at MIA 2014. (Photo: Vladimir Labissiere/Splash News)

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American Made - Jay Z's and Budweiser's Made in America music festival pulled off it's first bi-coastal attempt this Labor Day weekend. The third annual event went down simultaneously at Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway and L.A.'s Grand Park, featuring Kanye West working a double shift. Yeezus performed in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday (Aug. 30) then closed out the festival in the City of Angels a day later.Two coasts, two days of shows, and two helpings of Yeezy, what more could you ask for? Check out the gallery to see who else ripped the stage at MIA 2014. (Photo: Vladimir Labissiere/Splash News)

Plugged In - Producer Hit-Boy stepped out from behind the music for MIA in L.A. The Cali-born producer spit tracks from his We the Plug album, including "Grindin' My Whole Life."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Plugged In - Producer Hit-Boy stepped out from behind the music for MIA in L.A. The Cali-born producer spit tracks from his We the Plug album, including "Grindin' My Whole Life."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

Made in America Festival – Los Angeles - YG ripped the Dylan stage during Day 1 of the 2014 Budweiser Made in America Festival at Los Angeles Grand Park on August 30, giving the Cali crowd some home cooking and taking them on a wild audio journey through his Krazy Life.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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0 to 4 Hunnid - YG brought a little "Bompton" to downtown L.A., keeping the crowd hyped with My Krazy Life cuts like "My Hitta" and "Bicken Back Being Bool." Plus surprise guest Jeremih jumped in during his set to perform "Don't Tell Em."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

J. Cole Sheds More Light on Ferguson - J.Cole, who has been very vocal about the tragedy in Ferguson, continued his activism in L.A. while headlining this past weekend's Made in America music festival. The Roc Nation artist opened his set with his new single, "Be Free," which he dedicated to Mike Brown. While performing the tribute, a video montage of images of police brutality flashed across the screen behind him. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for American Eagle)

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Dreamville - Before delivering "Lights Please, "Can't Get Enough" and "Nobody's Perfect," Roc Nation rapper J. Cole opened his MIA Philly show with his "Be Free" tribute to slain Missouri teen Mike Brown.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for American Eagle)

Mustard on the Beat - It's only right that DJ Mustard kept the beats going during YG's performance. He's not only a producer, though. Mustard was at MIA promoting his studio solo album, 10 Summers.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Mustard on the Beat - It's only right that DJ Mustard kept the beats going during YG's performance. He's not only a producer, though. Mustard was at MIA promoting his studio solo album, 10 Summers.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Foreign Imports - Being "born in the U.S.A." wasn't a requirement for MIA acts. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea got "Fancy" at L.A. Grand Park and was also joined by Rita Ora for the collaboration "Black Widow."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Foreign Imports - Being "born in the U.S.A." wasn't a requirement for MIA acts. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea got "Fancy" at L.A. Grand Park and was also joined by Rita Ora for the collaboration "Black Widow."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Rock Out - Jay Rock's lyrical heat got the crowd warmed up for TDE's MIA L.A. takeover.(Photo: Vladimir Labissiere/Splash News)

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Rock Out - Jay Rock's lyrical heat got the crowd warmed up for TDE's MIA L.A. takeover.(Photo: Vladimir Labissiere/Splash News)

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The Book of Soul - Ab-Soul took it back to his 2012 LP Control System and performed "Terrorist Threats" during his show.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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The Book of Soul - Ab-Soul took it back to his 2012 LP Control System and performed "Terrorist Threats" during his show.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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ScHoolboy Q Performs at the Barclays Center - The Barclays Center was on fire this weekend with back to back concert events from some of the biggest names in music. The Weeknd kicked off his King of the Fall tour with help from ScHoolboy Q and Jhené Aiko. Q hit the stage to perform his popular singles “Studio” and “Man of the Year” from his Oxymoron album. He also spit his verse from the remix of newcomer Tinashe’s summer single, “2 On.” Prepared to make a statement, Q poked fun at the Kanye fiasco by asking the able bodied and wheelchair bound to stand up.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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Groovy Q - ScHoolBoy Q was third up for TDE's rap relay, right after Ab-Soul. Not only did Groovy Q bring out B.J. the Chicago Kid to perform "Studio," he made it to the stage once more for "Collard Greens" during Kendrick Lamar's set.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

West Up! - Kendrick Lamar hits the Marilyn Stage on the first day of the 2014 Budweiser Made in America Festival, held in his L.A. hometown. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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King Kendrick - Kendrick Lamar may have proclaimed himself the "King of New York," but home is where the heart is for this TDE rap star. K. Dot shut down night one at MIA L.A. with fan favorites like "Don't Kill My Vibe," "Poetic Justice" and "Maad City."(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Hussle Hard - Not even a legal mishap could keep Nipsey Hussle from Made in America. Nip performed with his band 1500 or Nothin' one day after he was arrested.(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Hussle Hard - Not even a legal mishap could keep Nipsey Hussle from Made in America. Nip performed with his band 1500 or Nothin' one day after he was arrested.(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Chi-Town Connects - Chicago was in full force for MIA. Windy City native Chance the Rapper held it down on the Dylan stage, not long before Kanye West's headlining show at the Marilyn Show stage.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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