J. Cole, Erykah Badu Headline Final Day Dreamville Festival 2025

J. Cole headlined the fifth and final Dreamville Festival on April 6, 2025, delivering a memorable performance that featured a surprise appearance by Erykah Badu. The two artists performed 'Too Deep for the Intro,' a track from Cole's 2010 mixtape 'Friday Night Lights' that samples Badu's 'Didn’t Cha Know.' Cole also touched on the festival's future, indicating it will continue under a new name after this iteration. Throughout his set, he included a mix of deep cuts and his latest single 'cLOUDs,' engaging with the crowd and reflecting on the festival's success. Despite recent criticisms from Kanye West, who disparaged Cole's music, the festival celebrated hip-hop's community and artistry. Cole's performance capped off a weekend filled with energetic sets and reunions, highlighting the festival's impact on the music scene.