“Did You Know? Hidden Gems About Dreamville Festival’s 5th and Final Lineup
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1. J. Cole

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J. Cole graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University, but his diploma was delayed because of an overdue library book.
2. 21 Savage

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21 Savage’s iconic dagger tattoo on his forehead is a tribute to his late brother, Quantivayus, who originally got the same tattoo.
3. Ab-Soul
Ab-Soul, a member of Top Dawg Entertainment, is known for his signature sunglasses, which he wears due to a rare condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome that makes his eyes sensitive to light.
4. Erykah Badu

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Born Erica Abi Wright, she adopted the stage name “Erykah Badu,” where “kah” refers to the ancient Egyptian concept of the soul, and “ba-du” is her favorite jazz scat sound. She went by the name “MC Apples” in her early days.
5. PARTYNEXTDOOR
PARTYNEXTDOOR was the first artist signed to Drake’s OVO Sound label, marking a significant milestone in his career.
6. 48th Annual McDonald's All-American Games With Halftime Performance From GloRilla

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GloRilla’s real name is Gloria Hallelujah Woods, and she credits her cousin for coming up with her stage name.
She originally wanted to be a singer but transitioned to rapping after losing her singing voice due to smoking.
GloRilla grew up in a large family as the eighth of ten siblings
7. Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole was discovered at the age of 12 by MC Hammer and later mentored by Tupac Shakur, which helped launch her music career
8. LUDACRIS

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Ludacris is a licensed private pilot and even owns his own plane, showcasing his passion for aviation
9. J.I.D

J.I.D: Before his music career took off, J.I.D earned a football scholarship to Hampton University but later left to pursue music full-time.
10. Chief Keef
Chief Keef recorded his breakout hit “I Don’t Like” while under house arrest at his grandmother’s home.
11. Ari Lennox

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Ari Lennox admitted that the first CD she ever stole was Omarion’s O album, showcasing her early love for R&B.
12. Tems

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Tems’ unique voice and style have been heavily influenced by her love for artists like Lauryn Hill and Asa.
13. Bas
Bas, a key member of J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, was born in Paris, raised in Queens, New York, and often incorporates his multicultural background into his music. J.I.D: Before his music career took off, J.I.D earned a football scholarship to Hampton University but later left to pursue music full-time.
14. Young Nudy
Young Nudy is known for his love of “weird beats” and once described his creative process as imagining himself in Gotham City with the Joker while recording his album Dr. EV4L.
“Did You Know? Hidden Gems About Dreamville Festival’s 5th and Final Lineup was originally published on theblockcharlotte.com
