Traverse City's National Cherry Festival has locked in Atlanta rapper T.I. for its 2025 lineup, following a last-minute cancellation that occurred this year due to a family commitment. As confirmed by FOX 2 Detroit, the artist will grace the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage on July 2, to the likely delight of fans who missed out on his scheduled 2024 performance.
Despite the disappointment of this year's festival goers, T.I.'s reappearance on next year's roster adds a layer of anticipation, Kat Paye, National Cherry Festival Executive Director said, "His performance in 2025 is sure to be a thrilling and memorable part of our concert lineup," festival executives are already stirring up excitement for what's promised to be an electrifying return to the music stage which will once again shine a spotlight on Traverse City Michigan's famed summer celebration, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit.
Opening acts for the hip-hop mogul’s performance include DJ XCape and Ajax Stacks, further elevating the appeal of the evening for festival attendees. As reported by MLive, ticket sales are set to begin on Friday, with several pricing options to suit varying levels of engagement: General admission at $50, reserved seats at $60, and VIP Deck tickets fetching a price of $175—all fees included.
T.I. will join the ranks of other renowned artists, such as Tyler Hubbard and "Weird Al" Yankovic, contributing to a diverse and entertaining roster for the Cherry Festival attendees despite his previous cancellation, which was a result of his daughter being honored at the 24th Annual BET Awards T.I. had to miss his prior commitment as he wanted to support his daughter at the ceremony, according to MLive.
For those looking to secure a spot at T.I.'s comeback performance or wanting more information on the 2025 festival schedule, the National Cherry Festival's official website offers the latest details and updates. The week-long event is set to take place from June 28 to July 5.
