The Roots Picnic 2024 cast was announced on Monday, including Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monét and more. Sexyy Red was also part of the squad, which led to backlash. However, Questlove from the Roots has come to her rescue.
On Questlove's Instagram, fans criticized Sexyy Red for expressing her support for Trump (even though Lil Wayne has also done so) and for being “trashy.” Questlove responded to one of the hateful comments, saying he was “shocked”: “When have you seen a festival where EVERY ACT is the act you love?” he wrote. Read it in full below.
Damn…..hell freezes over when I like a Mel post.
On the show, there's always something at the end that everyone hates because it serves as a reminder of the hip-hop from 30 years ago that THEY like.
I mean, I get it, but look: we need to round out and balance the day: there are other stages, podcasts and events to watch.
I'm still shocked that you all have the energy for “Oh damn, no isms” like it's been 16 years, guys – when have you seen a festival where EVERY ACT is the act you love?
I mean, the way I see it: Cats here bring a certain energy: now there's a whole Jill post and an Amerie post and a Black Thought post and a Meth & Red post and I barely see/listen to one “I love Real.” Music” person who SUPPORTS this site.
It's almost worth it just because of that engagement and trolling was the last thing on my mind lol
Roots Picnic is well-rounded and that's why it works.