The Lovers and Friends Festival in Las Vegas is a music festival that features a lineup of popular R&B, hip-hop, and rap artists. The festival was originally scheduled to take place in May 2020 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was rescheduled for May 2022 and was held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The first festival officially happened in May, 2022.
Scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023, this years festival will feature headlining performances from Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and Usher.
Returning for its second year, Lovers & Friends will feature more than 45 artists across a single day. The lineup includes Christina Aguilera, Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Lil Kim, Bow Wow, Omarion, Sean Paul, Remy Ma, JoJo, Jagged Edge, Shaggy, Chingy, Petey Pablo, Dem Franchize Boyz, Yung Joc, Soulja Boy, Eve, Boyz II Men, Flo Rida, Beenie Man, Ginuwine, En Vogue, Da Brat, and more.
The festival lineup typically includes a mix of both established and up-and-coming artists in the R&B and hip-hop genres. Past performers have included headliners such as Usher, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Lil Jon, and TLC, as well as other popular artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Jhene Aiko, and Summer Walker.
In addition to the music, the festival also features a variety of food and beverage vendors, art installations, and other attractions. The festival is open to guests of all ages, although some areas may be restricted to those over the age of 21.
Tickets for the Lovers and Friends Festival in Las Vegas typically go on sale several months before the event, and can be purchased through the festival’s official website or through third-party ticketing websites. The festival has been popular among fans of R&B and hip-hop music, with attendees coming from all over the country to experience the event.