Live Nation Urban is kicking off something big with the first-ever HBCU Aware Fest, and the lineup gives fans plenty to get excited about. Organizers revealed the roster on Monday, noting that GloRilla, Metro Boomin, Jeezy and others will take over Atlanta on March 26 , 2026, per RapUp. The festival pushes itself as the “biggest HBCU fundraiser ever,” with every dollar benefiting the Student Freedom Initiative, an organization created by Morehouse alum Robert F. Smith to expand opportunity and strengthen economic mobility for students.

Fans will also catch Coco Jones, Jill Scott, Common and John Legend on the bill. Jones arrives with major momentum, since her album Why Not More? is in the running for Best R&B Album at the 2026 Grammys. She may take the stage with a new trophy to her n

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