Jay-Z Shuts It Down and More Takeaways From Roots Picnic 2026

Rolling Stone | 02.06.2026 06:31
Over the weekend, the Belmont Plateau transformed into a two-day cultural celebration as the Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia for its 18th year. The festival — created by Grammy-winning band the Roots — brought out living legends, emerging talent, and some of today’s most prominent hip-hop icons.