Lil Wayne Announces Hot Boys Reunion at Lil WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans

New Orleans is set to (finally) witness a historic moment in hip-hop as Lil Wayne reunites the iconic Hot Boys at this year’s Lil WeezyAna Fest. The highly anticipated event, scheduled for November 2 at the Smoothie King Center, marks the first time in nearly three decades that the original lineup—Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Turk—will share the stage together. This reunion is expected to be one of the highlights of the year for fans of the legendary New Orleans-based group.

Produced by Young Money, DMANI, and Live Nation Urban, Lil WeezyAna Fest has been a staple in the city since 2015, celebrating the rich musical heritage of New Orleans. Alongside the Hot Boys, the lineup will include performances from Rob49 and Mannie Fresh, with additional artists to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are already available via presale, with general sales opening on September 6 at 10 a.m. Central time.

Rumors of a Hot Boys reunion have been swirling since earlier this summer when speculation about a performance at Essence Fest spread across social media. Although Lil Wayne chose to perform a solo set at that time, he’s now bringing the full crew back for Lil WeezyAna Fest.

Brandon Pankey, Vice President of Business Development and Operations at Live Nation Urban, expressed excitement about the reunion, stating, “Lil Wayne embodies the spirit of New Orleans, and Lil’ WeezyAna Fest is a stellar showcase of the city’s dynamic and flourishing music scene. We are proud to partner with him and continue to cultivate the growth of this festival for years to come.”

This year’s Lil WeezyAna Fest is expected to be major, not only for fans of Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys but also for New Orleans as a whole. The festival has consistently served as a homecoming celebration for Lil Wayne, allowing him to give back to the city that shaped his career. Past lineups have featured some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Megan Thee Stallion, setting high expectations for this year’s festivities.

For those eager to be in attendance for the Hot Boys’ reunion, tickets are available now through Ticketmaster. It will definitely be history in the making as Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys take the stage once again in the city that started it all.