Check Out Some of the Biggest Performances From the '2023 Roots Picnic'

See which top acts that took the stage at the year's festival.

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The 2023 Roots Picnic took place this weekend and saw several artists take the stage, including co-headliner Usher, who replaced Bad Boy Records co-founder, Diddy. The r&b veteran gave an incredible performance and, at one point, was joined on stage by The Root’s own Black Thought and singer Jazmine Sullivan. The annual musical festival kicked off on Friday, June 2, at the Mann in Fairmount Park and stretched to Sunday, June 3, 2023. Keep clicking to see some of the most prominent artists take the stage.

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Ruff Ryders' First Lady Eve.

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The legendary hip-hop duo Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes prove their bond is stronger than ever.

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Saucy Santana raises the heat.

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Hometown native Lil Uzi Vert drops by.

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Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill, and Wyclef Jean of The Fugees reunite for a surprise performance.

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Ronald Isley and Isley Brothers get soulful on day two.

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GloRilla stuns on the main stage.

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Dreamville's shea butter baby and r&b singer Ari Lennox.

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Adam Blackstone and Coco Jones shine on day two.

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