Music
live updates from afropunk brooklyn
We’re live from AFROPUNK Brooklyn! All weekend long keep it locked here while we bring you the sights, sounds, and energy from festival. We’ll be posting exclusive video interviews with your favorite artists, behind the scenes pictures from the event and more!
SUNDAY: 10:15pm
Feeling refreshed after such an incredible weekend at AFROPUNK Brooklyn.
SUNDAY: 10:05pm
Genre-bending with Burn.
SUNDAY: 9:31pm
The Hairstyles of AFROPUNK Illuminate Black Peoples’ Powerful Relationship With Our Hair — Click to read more.
SUNDAY: 8:59pm
Gitoo gets grimey with Dizzee Rascal.
SUNDAY: 7:44pm
Whether it’s a ping pong tournament or dance battles, Gitoo is always at the center of the action at AFROPUNK Brooklyn.
SUNDAY: 7:30pm
It doesn’t get better than this: Anderson.Paak crossing paths with Proteje before he takes the stage.
SUNDAY: 6:59pm
Festival-favorite Sango talks about his long relationship with AFROPUNK.
SUNDAY: 6:42pm
Art has always been used to further social movements. The Metropolitan Museum of Art tells us how we can be more involved in creating change.
SUNDAY: 6:34pm
“WTF is punk?” AFROPUNK bands fight for the genre’s soul, and for our communities.
SUNDAY: 6:25pm
Kim Drew, Spike Lee and DeWanda Wise chat about the deep connection between movies and music.
A legend among us at the festival.
SUNDAY: 6:18pm
It’s time to ACTIVATE with Michaela Angela Davis.
SUNDAY: 6:05pm
Son Little tells us how he overcame self-doubt to share his music with the world.
SUNDAY: 5:54pm
Blitz the Ambassador looking incredible backstage.
SUNDAY: 5:04pm
The Cool Kids are back!
SUNDAY: 4:18pm
We caught up with Kevin Abstract before he hit the stage.
SUNDAY: 4:05pm
Street artists prove they are still a vital part of our community at AFROPUNK – Click to read more.
SUNDAY: 2:58pm
Gitoo visits Macy Gray‘s hair braiding salon.
SUNDAY: 1:26pm
Princess Nokia‘s goddaughter is soooo cute! The rapper killed her set yesterday.
SUNDAY: 12:29pm
Brooklyn, are you ready for round #2?
SUNDAY: 12:00pm
These activist organizations are taking over AFROPUNK while changing New York City — Click to read more.
SATURDAY: 8:32pm
B L A C K I E fuses hip-hop and punk like no other, shutting down the Pink Stage.
SATURDAY: 8:19pm
As expected, AFROPUNK fest-goers continue to make the best fashion statements. Post your favorite looks below!
SATURDAY: 9:19pm
Franchesca talks to hardcore band Pure Disgust after their amazing performance!
SATURDAY: 9:03pm
Nobody dresses better than us.
SATURDAY: 9:03pm
The Skins tore up their set!
SATURDAY: 9:00pm
SZA bared it all on the stage. We love her galore.
SATURDAY: 9:00pm
Shabaka and the Ancestors backstage lookin fly
SATURDAY: 8:00pm
Jojo Abot talks to Franchesca about her wide ranging influences
SATURDAY: 7:00pm
Anticipation is through the roof for SZA and Solange 😀
SATURDAY: 5:00pm
Gitoo chats with the one and only Willow about how she’s using music to raise consciousness.
SATURDAY: 3:00pm
Festival goers are already outdoing themselves!
SATURDAY: 3:00pm
The festival is goes back to its roots with the new Pink Stage for punk artists located in the middle of a skate park. Gitoo caught up with Ho99o9 to chat about headlining the new punk stage and their deep connection to AFROPUNK Brooklyn.
Click to hear more from Ho99o9.
SATURDAY: 2:30pm
All the way from Atlanta, Pay to Cum sat down to chat about their music influences and who they’re most excited to see perform at AFROPUNK Brooklyn. Watch below.
SATURDAY: 2:00pm
Gitoo caught up with the hilarious ladies of the feminist organization Lady Parts Justice League to ask them six rapid-fire questions. Click play and see what they had to say.
Get The Latest
Signup for the AFROPUNK newsletter
