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It's Lit! These 10 Afropunk Performers Set The Stage On Fire

Afropunk -- the annual Brooklyn-based music festival created to celebrate blackness in the alternative music scene and the storied culture and fashion that comes from it -- was its usual haven of black love and joy this year, but the artists who headlined the event took it to another level. Bringing out the crowds (complete with intricate jewelry, unique fashions and obviously the best hair) performers from Kelela to Ice Cube showed a range of musical styles from Black artists, confirming that we can do it all. Check out 10 artists whose performances set Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park on fire.

Joslyn Winkfield Aug, 29, 2016

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Kelela performs to endearing fans at Afro Punk 2016

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Angel Haze rocks the crowd at Afro Punk 2016

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Ceelo Green blesses fans with his energy and incredible voice at Afropunk 2016

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Ice Cube brought his O.G west coast swag to Afropunk 2016

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Seinedo Sey sang her heart out at Afropunk 2016

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Janelle Monae literally brought LIFE to the red stage at Afropunk 2016

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The Internet performing live at Afropunk 2016

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Tyler the Creator lights up the stage with his charisma at Afropunk 2016

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Sky Ross from Morcheeba serenades loyal fans with her mellow vibes at Afropunk 2016

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