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10th Annual Roots Picnic Lineup Announced

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Roots have announced the lineup for their 10th annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.

For a decade, the legendary Roots crew have gathered the latest and greatest artists of today's music scene for their annual takeover of Festival Pier better known as The Roots picnic.

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Pharrell backed by The Roots will headline this year, along with recent Grammy winner Solange, Lil Wayne, Kimbra, and 21 Savage.

Also taking the stage, Pete Rock and a live mixtape presentation from the Roots' Black thought with J Period featuring Mobb Deep, Fat Joe, and Scott Storch.

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Past acts include Usher, Anderson Paak, and Public Enemy, and Erykah Badu.

The 10th annual Roots picnic takes place Saturday, June 3 at festival pier. Tickets are on sale now.

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