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While the country music fans were partying at Stagecoach 2019 in California, the biggest names from the rap and R&B world united onstage at another festival on the East Coast, presented by Pharrell Williams.
Jay-Z, Missy Elliott and Sean “Diddy” Combs were just some of the stars to perform as part of the “Pharrell and Friends” portion of his inaugural Something in the Water event at his hometown of Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday.
Other entertainers who took the stage included Snoop Dogg, Usher, SZA, Charlie Wilson and Tyler the Creator. In addition, Travis Scottperformed a scheduled solo set.
See photos from the Something in the Water Festival below:
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Jay-Z
The rapper pumps up the crowd.
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Missy Elliott
The rapper shows her pride for her home state.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs
The rapper gestures towards the crowd.
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Pharrell Williams and Sean “Diddy’ Combs
The two unite onstage.
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Pharrell Williams and Snoop Dogg
The R&B star brings out the rapper onstage.
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SZA
The alternative R&B singer is all smiles.
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Timbaland
The rapper smiles at the crowd.
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Usher
The R&B star appears entirely overdressed.
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Travis Scott
The rapper performs a solo set.
Pharrell had announced the three-day festival last month. Friday’s show was canceled due to bad weather.
“Thank you Virginia and @pharrell for an Incredible night,” Usher wrote on Instagram. “Day 1 may have brought the rain but we came together and brought the Thunder #SITW #virginiabeach #twouptwodown.”
“#SITW festival Thank You @pharrell you a Genius & you are Gifted so Giving the list goes on but most of all you are SO HUMBLE when many in your position may have not been you remain GRATEFUL that’s why you are continuously BLESSED!” Missy wrote. “VIRGINIA even though I’m just getting over pneumonia & was still weak I was NOT going to miss this AMAZING moment! My Hometown VA 2 up 2 Down #757.”