Funk Fest 2023 line announced

Louisville Public Media | By Breya Jones

Published February 17, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST

A path winds between trees up to the Big Four Bridge along the Ohio River at Waterfront Park in Louisville. — Waterfront Park will host a festival celebrating 50 years of hip-hop this year.

Fifty years of hip-hop will be celebrated at Louisville Funk Fest this year.

The multi-city touring festival is making a stop at Waterfront Park on June 16 and June 17.

Here’s the recently announced lineup for the Louisville shows:

Friday, June 16

Doug E. Fresh
Big Daddy Kane
Jeezy
Slick Rick
8Ball and MJG
Juvenile

Saturday, June 17

Jagged Edge
Cameo
Ginuwine
Case
Fantasia
Sunshine Anderson

Tickets start at $40 for a one-day pass and $60 for a two-day pass.

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Breya Jones

Breya Jones (she/they) is the Arts & Culture Reporter for LPM. She is excited to begin her journalism career in her hometown. She studied political science and journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. Audio is a new frontier that they are excited to bring into their work. While her main interest is in reporting on historically under-covered communities, she is excited by a variety of topics. When not reporting, they can be found stocking their desk snack drawer, knitting and most likely of all, watching Bob's Burgers.

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