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<p>These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic</p>

ESSENCE was on the scene at the 2016 Roots Picnic to capture all the amazing artists rocking the stage. Crowds flocked to see artists like Willow Smith, Usher and Zoe Kravitz put on a show at the Festival Pier in Philadelphia. If you missed it, get ready for some serious FOMO!

By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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Willow Smith

Willow Smith rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.

These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Kehlani
Kehlani rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Usher
Usher rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Black Thought

The Root’s own Black Thought rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.

These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Tish Hyman
Tish Hyman rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Gogo Morrow
Gogo Morrow rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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DMX
DMX rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Jidenna
Jidenna rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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Ibeyi
Ibeyi rocks the stage at the 2016 Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia, PA.
These 2016 ROOTS Picnic Performance Photos Are Epic
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