HOT 97 has formally unveiled the lineup for Summer season Jam 2026, bringing one other stacked roster of Hip-Hop stars to the Prudential Middle in Newark, N.J., on Friday, July 24.
As per a press launch, this yr’s version of the legendary live performance will characteristic performances from French Montana, Mariah The Scientist, Ice Spice, Fetty Wap, Max B, DaBaby, G Herbo, Natalie Nunn, Younger Miami, Money Cobain, Zeddy Will, Omah Lay, Honey Bxby, Sleepy Hallow, 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata and Dee Billz), Conway The Machine, Range God Cooks, 38 Spesh, Albee Al, Nems, Kocky Ka, Djany Dior, Ryan Witherspoon, Breannie, JDymonds, Chase Stomach, BTB Dezz, Fergie Child, NTG, King Beamo and McVertt.
Yung Miami’s addition was later confirmed by Funk Flex on Instagram. Organizers additionally teased that further artists and shock friends will likely be introduced within the days main as much as the present. Hosted by Nessa, the Mornings With Mero crew and DJ Drewski, with a particular DJ set from Funk Flex, Summer season Jam 2026 will characteristic each a 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. stage expertise as HOT 97 celebrates greater than three a long time of one in every of Hip-Hop’s most iconic reside occasions.
Few occasions carry the identical weight in Hip-Hop as Summer season Jam. Since debuting within the Nineteen Nineties, the annual live performance has change into a ceremony of passage for rap’s greatest stars, serving as each a launching pad for rising expertise and a stage the place legends create unforgettable moments. Through the years, the occasion has change into synonymous with shock visitor appearances, blockbuster reunions and performances that immediately change into a part of Hip-Hop historical past. Among the many most memorable moments was JAY-Z stunning the gang in 2001 by bringing out Michael Jackson throughout his efficiency, creating one of the crucial talked-about surprises the occasion has ever seen.
Summer season Jam has additionally performed a job in a few of rap’s greatest rivalries. In 2002, Nas was anticipated to carry out following the discharge of his JAY-Z diss report “Ether,” however the look fell aside after HOT 97 reportedly rejected his plans to make use of a big visible depicting a mock lynching of JAY-Z.
All through its historical past, artists together with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, DMX, Wu-Tang Clan and numerous others have helped cement Summer season Jam’s fame because the premier stage for unpredictable and unforgettable Hip-Hop moments. This yr’s lineup blends established stars, hometown favorites and the following technology of artists shaping the tradition, with New Jersey native Fetty Wap set to make a extremely anticipated homecoming look alongside French Montana, Ice Spice, Mariah The Scientist and Younger Miami.
Tickets for HOT 97 Summer season Jam 2026 are on sale now at SummerJam.HOT97.com.
