The long-awaited return of Broccoli City Festival is well worth it. Some of the biggest names in the rap game including 21 Savage, Wale, Gunna, Ari Lennox and Jeezy are all billed to throw down at the annual event in Washington DC.

Broccoli City Festival returns with major headliners

The 2022 line-up has an insane amount of star-studded talent. Set to go down in early May, Broccoli City has partnered with Live Nation Urban to announce the mighty return and launch of BLK (Black) Change Weekend in the nation’s capital.

The 8th annual festival will take place over two days for the first time ever (May 7−8) and feature performances by DC native Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Jeezy, Wale, 21 Savage, Larry June and more. Hosted by Gia Peppers, Rodney Rikai and Little Bacon Bear, BC Fest will once again include one-of-a-kind activations, a local marketplace and surprise performances on the grounds of RFK Stadium. Tickets are available now at www.BCFestival.com.

True inspirational for Broccoli City Festival ‘22

Inspired by the documentary Wattstax, the BLK Change Weekend event was created to mobilize young people, companies, and community organizations to work together to create a more racially equitable world for Black millennials and the new generations.

Beyond the music lineup, the weekend will feature a series of community impact volunteer activities promoting community health and forums highlighting job/internship opportunities, health/wellness tools, financial support for small businesses, and criminal and environmental justice issues.  Volunteers will have the opportunity to earn tickets for their service. Additional BLK Change Weekend events include:

•         Broccoli CON & Career Expo

•         BC 5k & Fitness

•         BC All Night

Sky-high expectations and words from the execs

With May around the corner and this massive news to kick-off Black History Month, Broccoli Festival co-founder Brandon McEachern and Live Nation Urban President Shawn Gee have both weighed in on what this ‘22 event means to the masses.

“This year’s festival will be historic for many reasons,” said Brandon McEachern, co-founder of BC Fest. “Not only does BC Fest 22 represent a moment for celebration and reflection on all we’ve been through the past few years; it will anchor BLK Change Weekend, which is poised to be one of the biggest calls to actions for our generation in the world. We’re bringing together community and business leaders to celebrate our culture and work together to provide Black communities, students and young professionals with equitable resources and opportunities.”

“We are really excited to bring Broccoli City Festival back after a long 2-year hiatus,” said Shawn Gee, president of Live Nation Urban. “This brand is important, as it’s much bigger than just the announced artist lineup. The mobilization of Black people and corporations that are active in the community, the education, conversation, and connections that happen at Broccoli Con, and t