The Official Lineup

36 independent R&B and Hip-Hop artists across three sets — 12 hours live on June 27, 2026. Hover to pause, click any artist to read their story.

Hear From the Artists

In-depth video conversations with the lineup, dropping on the official Rhythm & Rise Live YouTube channel and embedded on the site as they go up.

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