Lil Wayne, 2015, via Wikimedia Commons

Lil WeezyAna Fest returns to Champions Square with rap and hip hop lineup

Live Nation Urban will present Lil Wayne’s sixth-annual artist-curated festival Lil WeezyAna Fest on August 27. The festival returns to Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome for the first time in four years. The one-day event unites some of music’s hottest acts and this year will remain just as unique and unpredictable as ever. The lineup will include Moneybagg Yo, Coi Leray, Babyface Ray and Rob 49 along with many other surprise guests.

Since 2015, Lil Wayne has hosted one of the most dynamic events for his hometown of New Orleans. Lil WeezyAna Fest has cemented itself as an annual homecoming for Wayne that celebrates the city’s musical history while offering a fway for the rap artist to give back to the community. This year, 50 cents of every ticket sold will be donated to support educational initiatives for young people in New Orleans.

Lil WeezyAna Fest has included everyone from NBA Youngboy and Jeezy to Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill , Master P, Saweetie, Big Freedia, Tory Lanez, Migos, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, the Hot Boyz and a host of others with surprise guests including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Birdman and more.

“Lil Wayne is ubiquitous with New Orleans and Lil WeezyAna Fest is an incredible representation of the city’s vibrant and thriving music culture,” said Brandon Pankey, vice president of business development and operations at Live Nation Urban. “In its sixth year, the festival has become a New Orleans tradition and Live Nation Urban is beyond ecstatic to bear witness to such an impactful event.”

Tickets will be available everywhere beginning Friday July 15, at 10 a.m. Central. For additional details, visit here.