Jul 04, 2026
What to KnowThe “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway resumed at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday after the concert was delayed for hours due to severe weather. The Roots performed for about an hour before the fireworks show.The full concert lineup initially included C hristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, the Roots with special guests Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kathy Sledge, State Property featuring Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Young Gunz and Peedi Crakk, Jordan Davis, Seal and Infinity Song. The celebration was hosted by Wanda Sykes and included appearances by Gillie Da King, Wallo 267 and more.After performances by Infinity Song, Seal, Jordan Davis and Jill Scott, the concert was delayed at around 8:40 p.m. due to severe storms and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was evacuated. The show resumed after midnight with a performance by the Roots who were joined by Kathy Sledge, State Property, Meek Mill, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince aka Will Smith. Christina Aguilera was unable to perform. After Will Smith closed out the concert with the hip-hop classic “Summertime,” a spectacular fireworks show lit up the sky. After a weather delay, the Roots, Kathy Sledge, State Property, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince aka Will Smith closed out the “One Philly: Unity Concert for America.” Full recap below. ...read more read less
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