Recap: The Roots Picnic 2023

obsessed with these pants. 

I want to wear them every day. 

failed opportunity to bring one of my Uzi bookmarks to the festival, but I took this picture so I could edit it in lol.

google pixel's 50 years of hip hop exhibit. 

we got the chance to be edited onto different album covers.

so much fun.

I will also be wearing this Coyote Ugly inspired top again. I loved it so much. 

the ride home consisted of a lot of screamo, alternative hip hop and soul. no real in between. 

a time was had.

video screenshots for the win.

What's better than live music? I mean really.

 I finallyyyy made my way back to the Roots Picnic this year. Once I saw that Usher was added to the lineup it was a no brainer for me - and he did NOT disappoint. It felt so good to get back into the festival swing with my favorite girl, Tiff (of dolcezzasweet.blogspot.com. ). We saw a State Property Reunion and the Fugees, Usher, Uzi, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Eve, Busta Rhymes, Isley Brothers, Backyard Band, Glorilla, Lucky Daye... the list goes on. It reminded me of 2014 - 2016 summers. And if this past weekend was any indication, this summer feels like it's going to be a good one. I'm ready.

( SIDE NOTE: *when you don't have time for games - by any definition - in or on your phone.* )



Summer is winding down, and what better way to send it off then with a dope music festival? This will be my second time seeing the lovely Ms. Badu in concert and I am beyond excited! Come out and join in the fun.

from me to you.

I celebrated a day early at the Broccoli City festival in DC; such a dope event. There were live grafitti mural paintings, performances by Big KRIT, organic food trucks and yoga workshops. The overall vibe was fun and peaceful, with people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate this beautiful planet we live on!

( SIDE NOTE: DC is really starting to put together some nice events. Looking forward to seeing what the summer has in store. )