Day 1 of Rolling Loud NY (Sept. 23rd) was a great start to the three-day weekend!
Rolling Loud is considered to be one of the biggest hip hop festivals brought around the world. The festival is notedly held in Miami, California, Toronto, Portugal and even Thailand. While the locations differ in region, one thing they all have in common is the love for Hip-Hop and a good time; Rolling Loud NY was no different!
QUEENS, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: Fans at Rolling Loud NY 22′ on Sept. 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mickey Pierre-Louis/Getty Images for Rolling Loud NY 22)
This year, Rolling Loud NY was sponsored by the major fashion e-commerce brand, Fashion Nova. The popular brand was the exclusive fashion retail sponsor for the festival, and as an ode to the partnership, the main stage of Rolling Loud NY was rebranded as Fashion Nova.
QUEENS, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: Lil Uzi Vert performing on the main stage at Rolling Loud NY 22′ on Sept. 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Meraki House/Getty Images for Rolling Loud NY 22)
The festival took place in Citi Field, Queens, NY. As soon as you were in the vicinity of the festival, loud music and happy voices greeted you on the street. Attendees discussed their anticipation of their favorite artist gracing the stage.
On the main stage, Bia, Fivio Foreign, Lil TJay and Lil Uzi Vert were some acts to deliver stellar performances. To top off the night, headliner Nicki Minaj reminded the crowd of her charting and explosive discography. Across the festival at the same time, Playboi Carti also had the crowd piped up and brought out special guest, Kanye West. Click here to see our recap!
QUEENS, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) Playboi Carti and Kanye West performing at Rolling Loud NY 22′ on Sept. 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Henry Hwu/Getty Images for Rolling Loud NY 22)
