Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative Announce Star Studded Lineup for Inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST

Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative Announce Star Studded Lineup for Inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST

Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative have unveiled the full lineup for the first ever HBCU AWAREFEST, a major new fundraiser dedicated to helping reduce student loan debt for…

GloRilla, Jeezy, and more to perform at HBCU Aware Fest

GloRilla, Jeezy, and more to perform at HBCU Aware Fest HBCU AwareFest is more than a concert — it is a bold, weeklong movement launching in Atlanta in spring 2026 to confront the student loan crisis plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event is anchored by a benefit concert on March 26 at State Farm Arena, with 100% of profits dedicated to fighting the financial burdens faced by HBCU students. The driving force behind Awar…

Is Live Nation Making a Major Push Toward Black Audiences?

Source: SOPA Images / Getty Is Live Nation Making a Major Push Toward Black Audiences? Live Nation is making some major moves — and it looks like they’re aiming straight for the heart of Black culture. The company just announced HBCU Aware Fest in Atlanta, with 100% of proceeds going toward helping HBCU students pay down student loan debt. That alone is enough to get attention… but there’s more. Live Nation Urban also just rolled out a brand-new…

GloRilla, Metro Boomin, Tems And More To Perform At Inaugural HBCU Aware Fest: What To Know

HBCU Aware Fest 2026 brings GloRilla, Jill Scott and more to Atlanta for a purpose-driven concert supporting Black students. Get the full lineup on Rap-Up.

UK lawmakers prepare call for evidence relating to Live Nation dominance concerns

An influential UK parliamentary committee is set to launch a call for evidence on market power in the live ticketing industry after a lawmaker called for the country’s competition watchdog to launch a “market study” into Live Nation due to concerns about its dominance.

Live Nation Urban & Student Freedom Initiative Announce HBCU Aware Fest

ATLANTA, GA — Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative announce HBCU AWARE FEST, a historic celebration where culture meets purpose. Anchored by a multi-act concert at State Farm Arena on March 26, 2026, HBCU Aware Fest is designed to raise life-changing funds to address the student debt crisis disproportionately impacting HBCU students nationwide. This […] The post Live Nation Urban & Student Freedom Initiative Announce HBCU Aware Fest …