Key Takeaways:

• The 2026 HBCU Aware Fest lineup consists of artists like GloRilla, Jill Scott and John Legend.
• The occasion helps the Student Freedom Initiative, serving to Black college students acquire financial mobility.
• Pre-sale tickets can be found by way of the pageant’s web site.

Live Nation Urban is bringing collectively some large names for its inaugural HBCU Aware Fest. On Monday (Nov. 17), organizers shared the lineup, which is able to see GloRilla, Metro Boomin, Jeezy and lots of extra take the stage on March 26, 2026.

The occasion is being billed because the “biggest HBCU fundraiser ever,” with all proceeds supporting the Student Freedom Initiative. Founded by Morehouse College alum Robert F. Smith, the nonprofit was created to “provide freedom in professional and life choices” by serving to college students construct higher social and financial mobility.

Other artists scheduled to carry out at Aware Fest embody Coco Jones, Jill Scott, Common and John Legend, to call only a few. Meanwhile, WNBA star Angel Reese, 2 Chainz, Ryan Clark, and Atlanta’s personal mayor, Andre Dickens, are additionally anticipated to look.

Attendees can join pre-sale tickets by way of the pageant’s website. In the meantime, see the total flyer here.

“HBCU Aware Fest brings together the nation’s top Black entertainers for an unforgettable night of music, unity and purpose. From legendary icons to rising stars, each performance celebrates the cultural power and legacy of HBCUs,” Aware Fest organizers shared in a statement in August. “This one-of-a-kind benefit concert raises awareness, funding and support for historically Black colleges and universities across America.”

Live Nation Urban president Shawn Gee added, “Live Nation Urban is committed to Black excellence in music and culture, and today we are proud to stand with our partners at Student Freedom Initiative to build a national movement of allies, artists, activities and students to support the institutions that are the foundation of our culture.”

HBCU Aware Fest attendees clearly have lots to stay up for within the lineup. GloRilla is engaged on her sophomore album, whereas Metro Boomin’s 2010s Atlanta-inspired A Futuristic Summa arrived in August. The mixtape spawned “Take Me Thru Dere,” amongst loads of get together tracks the faculty crowd will latch onto quick.

Jones’ Why Not More? is competing for Best R&B Album on the 2026 Grammy Awards, so perhaps by the point she hits the stage in March, she’ll have one other trophy below her belt.