You must be living under a rock if you did not know the 9th annual Roots Picnic took place this weekend in Philly. With a massive line-up of hip-hop favorites– past and present– this festival is Philly’s way of kicking off the summer season, and what better way than with a performance from Willow Smith along with her father Will Smith performing “Summertime” with his on stage partner, DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Little Willow Smith putting it down on stage with Will Smith. #lit #summertime #rootspicnic2016 #rootspicnic #epicness

A video posted by Calaya Reid – Grace Octavia (@blackwritergonerogue) on Jun 4, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

Later on in the evening, Future hit the stage to bless the crowd with his hits that are phenomenal for getting everyone going. 

#future was awesome but cut short … The crowd went crazy. #atthesamedamntime #rootspicnic2016 #rootspicnic #philadelphia

A photo posted by @scrillmedia on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:39pm PDT

A photo posted by New Jawn (@newjawndotcom) on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:22pm PDT

Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & Lil Uzivert partaking in the festivities this weekend.

A video posted by UsherMiamiFan? (@gia_teamusher_8701) on Jun 5, 2016 at 8:16pm PDT

Usher blessing the crowd with his extraordinary dance moves!

A photo posted by Sean (@frame_1) on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:34pm PDT

Zoe Kravitz rocking out!

A photo posted by @phobymo on Jun 5, 2016 at 5:22pm PDT

Kehlani also hit the stage.

A photo posted by David Gensler™ (@davidgensler) on Jun 5, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT

All in all a good time was had by the many of festival goers this weekend.  It has also been announced that The Roots Picnic will be taking its talents to New York City for the first time this fall, blessing New Yorkers with the same musical vibe it has provided Philly for the past years!

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