Made in America

View the scenes from this weekend's star-studded festival.

Made in America Festival - The Made in America festival, a two-day event benefitting the United Way, took place over the weekend in Philadelphia and doled out one spectacular performance after another. Here's a look at the star-studded event.  (Photo: Instagram)

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Made in America Festival - The Made in America festival, a two-day event benefitting the United Way, took place over the weekend in Philadelphia and doled out one spectacular performance after another. Here's a look at the star-studded event.  (Photo: Instagram)

Jay-Z - Jay-Z, who sponsored the Budweiser Made in America festival, kicked off the inaugural event Saturday, September 1. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Jay-Z - Jay-Z, who sponsored the Budweiser Made in America festival, kicked off the inaugural event Saturday, September 1. (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Rick Ross - Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group, including Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, and Rockie Fresh, were on hand to perform hits like "House Party," "Amen," "Chain Music," "Bait," "I'm a Boss" and "All I Do Is Win."  (Photo: Instagram)

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Rick Ross - Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group, including Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, and Rockie Fresh, were on hand to perform hits like "House Party," "Amen," "Chain Music," "Bait," "I'm a Boss" and "All I Do Is Win."  (Photo: Instagram)

He Pioneered Hip Hop Endorsement Deals - Run DMC landed rap's first endorsement deal when their manager, Russell Simmons, took Adidas executives to a show. They performed "My Adidas" in front of thousands of screaming fans, and the rest is history. Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Jay-Z and other endorsement-happy rappers are no doubt grateful (not to mention rich). (Photo: Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)

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Run DMC - Run DMC reunited for the first time in more than 10 years to perform on Sunday. A video banner that read "Jam Master Jay Forever" was on set and Jay's sons DJ'ed in their late father's honor.  (Photo: Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)

Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz - The G.O.O.D. Music crew showed up to perform new tracks "Mercy" and "New God Flow."  (Photo: Instagram)

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Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz - The G.O.O.D. Music crew showed up to perform new tracks "Mercy" and "New God Flow."  (Photo: Instagram)

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Kanye West - Kayne West is known for being one of the best rappers out, producer extraordinaire, and last, but certainly not least, G.O.O.D. Music's head honcho. Founded in 2004, G.O.O.D. (Getting Out Our Dreams) Music has built quite the reputation for itself with amazing artists and amazing production. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Kanye West - West and Jay-Z then closed out the first night with "N----s in Paris."  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Angela Simmons and Santigold - Angela Simmons poses with Santigold, who performed on day 2 of the festival.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Angela Simmons and Santigold - Angela Simmons poses with Santigold, who performed on day 2 of the festival.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

She's Electric - Get ready for Janelle Monáe's "electrical" celebration tonight! (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Janelle Monae - Janelle Monae treated the crowd through a span of musical genres including a cover of Michael Jackson's "I Want You Back."  (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Lyricist of the Year: Drake - As Drake prepares for the release of his upcoming third album, Nothing Was the Same, he continues to be one of hip hop’s most slept-on rhymers. Don't let the radio-friendly love songs fool you, this nod is well deserved.(Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Drake - Drake took the stage Sunday wearing his OVO white tank. He surprised the audience with 2 Chains for "No Lie" and French Montana for "Pop That."  (Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)