Another year, another festival for Kendrick Lamar to headline.

The TDE rapper has just been announced as one of the main headliners for the 2015 Essence Festival, which will take place in New Orleans on 4th of July weekend. Along with K. Dot taking the main stage will be Mary J. Blige, who is the other co-headliner for the popular festival.

According to the site, tons of other acts are set to hit the stage, including Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Common, Floetry, Kelly Price, Lianne La Havas, Elle Varner, Esperanza Spalding, Raheem DeVaughn, Mali Music, Eric Roberson, Teedra Moses, Avery*Sunshine, Bilal, Goapele, Robert Glasper, Trombone Shorty, Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, Mystikal, Slick Rick, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Nico &Vinz, SZA, Dee-1, Tonya Bond Cannon, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Kindred The Family Soul, Tweet, Jeff Bradshaw and Tank & The Bangas.

Kevin Hart is also headlining Essence’s ‘Now Playing’ concert on July 2nd, the Thursday prior, and tickets go on sale on February 25th.

President Michelle Ebanks said of the festival in a statement, “On the heels of the ESSENCE Festival’s epic 20th anniversary celebration in 2014, we’re delighted to announce a selection of the best artists and biggest names in entertainment who will take the stage at the Superdome this summer,’ said ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks. “From first-time Festival performer Kendrick Lamar to return appearances from fan favorites like Kevin Hart, Common and Mary J. Blige, the ESSENCE Festival offers the definitive entertainment and cultural experience for our passionate ESSENCE community every Fourth of July weekend.”

We better cop our tickets soon! More act announcements are to come, so stay tuned.

Source: Essence