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In this episode, Fancy shares her unfiltered experience attending the Roots Picnic for the first time in 2025. Known as one of Philly’s most iconic cultural events, the Roots Picnic was launched in 2008 by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots and has since become a beloved celebration of Black music, art, and community. But this year’s event left many attendees disappointed—plagued by rain, delays, and crowd control issues that sparked a wave of criticism online. Tune in as Fancy breaks down what it was really like on the ground, why some said they wouldn’t return, and whether the festival still lives up to its historic hype.
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In this episode, Fancy shares her unfiltered experience attending the Roots Picnic for the first time in 2025. Known as one of Philly’s most iconic cultural events, the Roots Picnic was launched in 2008 by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots and has since become a beloved celebration of Black music, art, and community. But this year’s event left many attendees disappointed—plagued by rain, delays, and crowd control issues that sparked a wave of criticism online. Tune in as Fancy breaks down what it was really like on the ground, why some said they wouldn’t return, and whether the festival still lives up to its historic hype.
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