NEW YORK — Huge headliners are headed to New York for the 2022 Governors Ball Music Festival.
Singer-songwriter Halsey and rappers J. Cole and Kid Cudi lead this year’s Gov Ball lineup, which was unveiled Tuesday. The three-day event is scheduled for June 10-12 at Citi Field in Queens.
Kid Cudi headlines the festival’s Friday performances, which also include rap trio Migos, fast-rising hip-hop star Jack Harlow and psychedelic soul group Black Pumas.
Saturday’s lineup features the Edison, New Jersey-born Halsey as the headliner, with Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and the popular DJ Flume also performing that day. NBA great Shaquille O’Neal will perform a set as DJ Diesel.
And Sunday will see J. Cole joined by Mexican singer Becky G, British rock band Glass Animals and rapper Playboi Carti.
“GOV BALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL,” Halsey, whose real name is Ashley Frangipane, tweeted Tuesday.
“Thinking I’m ready for summer domination or (something),” she wrote in a second tweet. (I don’t know) maybe not I’ll get back to u on how im feeling about it.”
Halsey, 27, is a two-time Grammy nominee known for songs such as “Without Me,” “Bad At Love” and “Eastside.”
Kid Cudi, who won a Grammy in 2011 for his “All of the Lights” collaboration with Kanye West, is the artist behind hits including “Day ‘n’ Nite” and “Pursuit of Happiness.”
“NY i missed u,” the 37-year-old Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, tweeted Tuesday.
The 36-year-old J. Cole is known for the songs “Middle Child” and “No Role Modelz.” The rapper, whose full name is Jermaine Cole, is a 12-time Grammy nominee .
This year’s festival marks the 11th edition of the Gov Ball festival, and the second year in a row that it has taken place at Citi Field.
The event returned last year after the 2020 edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before it moved to Citi Field, Gov Ball was regularly held on Randalls Island.
Halsey, J. Cole and Kid Cudi have each performed sets at previous Gov Ball festivals.
Presale tickets are available now through Citi Bank, with general sale beginning Thursday.
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