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**Behind the Scenes at Dreamville Fest 2025: Exclusive Portraits of Some of This Year’s Performers**
The seventh installment of J. Cole’s annual Dreamville Festival, held on April 2-3 in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, marked a triumphant return to live music after two years of digital-only events. In the midst of the celebration, Billboard had the privilege of capturing exclusive portraits of some of this year’s performers.
As we navigated the sun-kissed grounds of the festival, our cameras focused on the artists who brought their A-game and electrified the audience with unforgettable performances. From genre-bending legends like **Rubby Pérez**, whose merengue rhythms got the crowd moving in unison, to up-and-coming talents showcasing fresh talent, every interaction was an opportunity to tell a story that transcended the boundaries of music alone.
**More on Dreamville Fest 2025**
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Behind-the-Scenes Insights from the Festival Grounds
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Source: https://www.billboard.com/lists/dreamville-fest-2025-photos-behind-the-scenes/
