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Day 1: Kendrick Lamar, Kelala, Vince Staples Tear Down The FYF Fest
Cornrow Kenny, also known as Kendrick Lamar, headlined the Day 1 stage for the FYF Fest. | Photo by Ural Garrett for Okayplayer.
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Kendrick Lamar Will Headline Hot 97's Summer Jam 2018

Day 1: Kendrick Lamar, Kelala, Vince Staples Tear Down The FYF Fest Photo Credit: Ural Garrett for Okayplayer

A Pulitzer Prize winner will be closing Summer Jam stage

Hot 97 has announced the lineup for its annual Summer Jam festival. Headlining this year's show is Kendrick Lamar, who just won the Pulitzer Prize for his classic album DAMN.

READ:Kendrick Lamar Just Became the First Rapper to Win a Pulitzer Prize

Right under Kendrick is Lil Wayne, who will do a set consisting of his "Carter Classic," which should be amazing. A$AP Ferg, Remy Ma, Tory Lanez, Rich The Kid, A Boogie, and Swizz Beatz and Friends will also be on that Stadium Stage.

READ:Kendrick Lamar's "Element" Owes Itself To Famed Black Photographer Gordon Parks

As far as the little stage, also known as the Who's Next stage: Famous Dex, Jay Critch, Don Q and Snoopy Dinero will be performing.

Here is the lineup for both stages:

Stadium Stage:

Kendrick Lamar

A$AP Ferg

Lil Wayne

Tory Lanez

Swizz Beatz & Friends

Remy Ma

Rich The Kid

Megan Ryte & Friends

A Boogie

Hood Celebrityy

Festival Stage:

Famous Dex

Jay Critch

Don Q

Snoopy Deniro

This year is the 25th Summer Jam. In a press release, Asst. Program Director Ebro Darden said:

This year’s theme, ‘94 ‘til Infinity,’ represents the 25 years Summer Jam has established itself as a mainstay in Hip Hop’s evolution since its inception and will continue to be a necessary stop for aspiring rappers who have dreams of becoming mega stars in this industry.

Summer Jam 2018 goes down on June 10th at Metlife Stadium. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am EST. You can cop here.