A History of Rappers Throwing Their Own Music Festivals

Wayne's Lil Weezyana Festival is only the latest.

Lil Wayne - Lil WeezyAna Fest - Weezy F. Baby has a surprise for his native city of New Orleans.The rapper announced that he'll be hosting his first Lil Weezyana Music Festival on August 28 at N'awlins' Champion Square, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.While the full lineup hasn't yet been revealed, Wayne announced that he'll be taking the stage with his day one cohorts: Mannie Fresh, Turk and Juvenile.  Before Wayne sets the N.O. on fire once again, check out other music festivals put on by MCs. -Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photo: WENN.com)

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Lil Wayne - Lil WeezyAna Fest - Weezy F. Baby has a surprise for his native city of New Orleans.The rapper announced that he'll be hosting his first Lil Weezyana Music Festival on August 28 at N'awlins' Champion Square, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.While the full lineup hasn't yet been revealed, Wayne announced that he'll be taking the stage with his day one cohorts: Mannie Fresh, Turk and Juvenile.  Before Wayne sets the N.O. on fire once again, check out other music festivals put on by MCs. -Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photo: WENN.com)

The Roots - Roots Picnic - The Roots have been putting on their annual picnic in Philadelphia for eight years now. This May's lineup featured The Weeknd, Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky and Rae Sremmurd.(Photo: Scott Weiner/Retna Ltd./Corbis)

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The Roots - Roots Picnic - The Roots have been putting on their annual picnic in Philadelphia for eight years now. This May's lineup featured The Weeknd, Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky and Rae Sremmurd.(Photo: Scott Weiner/Retna Ltd./Corbis)

Murs - Paid Dues - Murs put a spotlight on the independent hip hop game in 2006 when he launched his Paid Dues festival in Southern California. Heavy hitters who came through and supported Murs's venture included Little Brother, De La Soul, Rakim, GZA, Slaughterhouse, Ice Cube and E-40. Its seven-year run ceased in 2013.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Murs - Paid Dues - Murs put a spotlight on the independent hip hop game in 2006 when he launched his Paid Dues festival in Southern California. Heavy hitters who came through and supported Murs's venture included Little Brother, De La Soul, Rakim, GZA, Slaughterhouse, Ice Cube and E-40. Its seven-year run ceased in 2013.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

Cypress Hill - Smoke Out - Cypress Hill took its pro-marijuana stance to new heights in 1998 with the Smoke Out Festival. After six straight years, they rolled up and re-lit the musical doobie again from 2009-2012. The list of green performers includes KRS-One, De La Soul, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Method Man, Linkin Park, DMX, Incubus, Nas, Damien Marley and Wiz Khalifa.(Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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Cypress Hill - Smoke Out - Cypress Hill took its pro-marijuana stance to new heights in 1998 with the Smoke Out Festival. After six straight years, they rolled up and re-lit the musical doobie again from 2009-2012. The list of green performers includes KRS-One, De La Soul, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Method Man, Linkin Park, DMX, Incubus, Nas, Damien Marley and Wiz Khalifa.(Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Joey Bada$ - STEEZ Day  - Joey Bada$ and his Pro Era squad took over Central Park on Tuesday (July 7) with the first-ever STEEZ Day Fest in honor of their late crew member Capital STEEZ, who took his own life in 2012. Beast Coast crew members Flabush Zombies and the Underachievers were also on deck as well as Smoke DZA and Statik Selektah, as some of New York's lyrical finest took over Summer Stage. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Joey Bada$ - STEEZ Day  - Joey Bada$ and his Pro Era squad took over Central Park on Tuesday (July 7) with the first-ever STEEZ Day Fest in honor of their late crew member Capital STEEZ, who took his own life in 2012. Beast Coast crew members Flabush Zombies and the Underachievers were also on deck as well as Smoke DZA and Statik Selektah, as some of New York's lyrical finest took over Summer Stage. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Tyler, The Creator - OFWGKTA Carnival - Tyler, The Creator and his Odd Future crew unveiled their Camp Flog Knaw musical festival in 2012. Big names like Kanye West, Mac Miller, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, ScHooolboy Q and Lil Wayne showed up, turning the parking area around the L.A. Coliseum and Sports Arena into a musical fun palace. The concert usually brings its traveling circus persona into town in the fall. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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Tyler, The Creator - OFWGKTA Carnival - Tyler, The Creator and his Odd Future crew unveiled their Camp Flog Knaw musical festival in 2012. Big names like Kanye West, Mac Miller, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean, ScHooolboy Q and Lil Wayne showed up, turning the parking area around the L.A. Coliseum and Sports Arena into a musical fun palace. The concert usually brings its traveling circus persona into town in the fall. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

Ice-T - Art of Rap Music Festival - The O.G. Ice-T is kicking off his two-day music festival, Art of Rap, on July 18 in Irvine, California. Keeping in line with his critically acclaimed documentary the Art of Rap, the all-day shows will feature performances from veteran MCs like Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort, Game, Afrika Bambaataa, Warren G, Kurtis Blow, EPMD, Melle Mel, Xzibit, Biz Markie, Slick Rick, DJ Quik and Ice-T himself.(Photo: Lucas Jackson/Reuters/Corbis)

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Ice-T - Art of Rap Music Festival - The O.G. Ice-T is kicking off his two-day music festival, Art of Rap, on July 18 in Irvine, California. Keeping in line with his critically acclaimed documentary the Art of Rap, the all-day shows will feature performances from veteran MCs like Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort, Game, Afrika Bambaataa, Warren G, Kurtis Blow, EPMD, Melle Mel, Xzibit, Biz Markie, Slick Rick, DJ Quik and Ice-T himself.(Photo: Lucas Jackson/Reuters/Corbis)

Trae Tha Truth - Trae Day - Trae Tha Truth saw that people in Houston were in need of some dope entertainment and community building, so he organized his first annual Trae Day in 2009. The event is a free family block party and concert that has become an annual extravaganza of music, carnival rides, health screenings, school supplies and giveaways.He's even called on the help of a few few friends like T.I., B.o.B, Young Dro, Ty Dolla $ign, Bun B and Chamillionaire, who have all came through and donated time and money to the charitable event.(Photo: Jessica Alexander/Future Image/WENN.com)

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Trae Tha Truth - Trae Day - Trae Tha Truth saw that people in Houston were in need of some dope entertainment and community building, so he organized his first annual Trae Day in 2009. The event is a free family block party and concert that has become an annual extravaganza of music, carnival rides, health screenings, school supplies and giveaways.He's even called on the help of a few few friends like T.I., B.o.B, Young Dro, Ty Dolla $ign, Bun B and Chamillionaire, who have all came through and donated time and money to the charitable event.(Photo: Jessica Alexander/Future Image/WENN.com)

Drake - OVO Fest - Drake's been the hype of his native Toronto for six years now, ever since he started bringing his annual October's Very Own Fest to the city. This year's lineup will feature the comedy of Kevin Hart and performances from Big Sean, J. Cole, Drizzy and more.In the past Drake has taken his city from 0-100 by hosting guests like Diddy, Lil Wayne. Jay Z, OutKast, Rick Ross. Snoop, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West.(Photo: Dominic Chan/ WENN.com)i

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Drake - OVO Fest - Drake's been the hype of his native Toronto for six years now, ever since he started bringing his annual October's Very Own Fest to the city. This year's lineup will feature the comedy of Kevin Hart and performances from Big Sean, J. Cole, Drizzy and more.In the past Drake has taken his city from 0-100 by hosting guests like Diddy, Lil Wayne. Jay Z, OutKast, Rick Ross. Snoop, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West.(Photo: Dominic Chan/ WENN.com)i

Jay Z - Made in America Festival - Jay Z and Live Nation partnered with Anheuser-Bush back in 2012 to launch the annual Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. Since, the festival has spread to Los Angeles and New York, inviting Beyonce, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Hov to rock the Labor Day celebration.This year's lineup will feature Bey, J. Cole and The Weeknd.(Photo: Splash News)

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Jay Z - Made in America Festival - Jay Z and Live Nation partnered with Anheuser-Bush back in 2012 to launch the annual Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. Since, the festival has spread to Los Angeles and New York, inviting Beyonce, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Hov to rock the Labor Day celebration.This year's lineup will feature Bey, J. Cole and The Weeknd.(Photo: Splash News)