Lil Weezyana Fest

**Lil Weezyana Fest** is a music festival started by American rapper Lil Wayne, held annually at Champions Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its inaugural year was held in 2015.

## Background

In 2015, Lil Wayne hosted the first-ever Lil Weezyana at Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. It happened to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In an interview with Q93.3FM, Lil Wayne told them, "I'm coming home to give my city a real show for all its support and I'm bringing some of my good friends in the industry." On July 7, 2015, his manager, Cortez Bryant, posted to social media the promotional flyer.

In 2016, the second edition, it was held on August 27, co-headlining with fellow American rapper 2 Chainz. Those who watched the Tidal livestream could donate to American Red Cross Louisiana Fund to aid victims of the flooding in Baton Rouge.

In 2017, its third annual year, took place on August 25, featuring Gucci Mane, NBA Youngboy, Monica, and Jadakiss, among many more.

In 2018, it celebrated ten years of Wayne's *Tha Carter III* and was hosted the same place like its previous years.

In 2019, it took place on September 7 at UNO Lakefront Arena. It featured a star-studded lineup of Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, and Saweetie. For each ticket sold, fifty cents of each would be donated "to support educational initiatives for New Orleans youth."

Because of the global pandemic, 2020 and 2021 saw no performance.

On July 12, 2022, Wayne announced the 6th annual year, which was originally slated to be held on August 27. Mack Maine, the president of Young Money Records, stated: "New Orleans birthed us and we can travel and hit the stage anywhere in the world, but there's no place like home! As always, we will be honoring the many lives lost in Hurricane Katrina as this year marks the 17th year anniversary. Wayne is excited to get back home as this one will be one you won't want to miss!" The concert was pushed back due to "unforeseen circumstances" on October 29.

## Dates

 Sat
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 September 7, 2019
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## Gallery

2015 promotional poster2015 promotional poster2016 promotional poster2017 promotional poster2017 promotional poster2017 Afterparty2017 Afterparty2018 promotional poster2019 promotional poster2022 promotional poster
## References

1. ↑ Muller, Marissa (July 7, 2015). "Lil Wayne Announces The First Lil Weezyana Fest". *The Fader*.
2. ↑ Richardson, Nikita (August 27, 2016). "Watch: TIDAL Livestreams Lil Wayne's Lil' Weezyana Festival". *The Fader*.
3. ↑ McKinney, Jessica (June 29, 2017). "You Won't Want To Miss Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, & Kodie Shane at Lil Weezyana Fest 2017". *Vibe*.
4. ↑ Espinoza, Joshua (August 25, 2018). "Stream Lil Weezyana Fest 2018 f/ Performances by Jeezy, Tory Lanez, and More". *Complex*.
5. ↑ Cirisana, Tatiana (May 28, 2019). "Lil Wayne's Lil WeezyAna Fest Returns with Travis Scott, Meek Mill & More, Plus New Location: Exclusive". *Billboard*.
6. ↑ Darville, Jordan (July 12, 2022). "Lil Wayne announces Lil Weezyana Fest 2022". *The Fader*.
7. ↑ Inman, Demicia (October 27, 2022). "Lil Wayne Adds Rick Ross and Cam'ron to 2022 Lil Weezyana Fest". *Vibe*.

## External links

* Lil Weezyana Fest on Instagram

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