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Tems to Headline Dreamville Festival Alongside J. Cole & Erykah Badu

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March 18, 2025

​Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems is slated to perform at the fifth and final Dreamville Festival, scheduled for April 5-6, 2025, at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival, curated by J. Cole and his Dreamville Records label, will feature a diverse lineup of artists. ​

On Saturday, April 5, the festival will feature performances by Lil Wayne with Hot Boys and Big Tymers, 21 Savage, and others. Sunday, April 6, will see headliners J. Cole and Erykah Badu, with additional performances by Tems, Keyshia Cole, GloRilla, Wale, and Ari Lennox.

Tems to Headline Dreamville Festival Alongside J. Cole & Erykah Badu

This announcement follows Tems and J. Cole’s collaboration on ‘Free Fall’ —a track they could potentially perform live together for the first time—off her critically acclaimed debut album, which also features a Grammy-winning single.

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Tickets for the two-day event are available, with general admission starting at $299.99. This is to be the 5th and final installment of the Dreamville Festival, marking a significant moment in the music community and celebrating the festival’s impact over the years.

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