PHOTOS: Cincinnati Funk Fest

On April 27, Cincinnati Funk Fest showcased some big names and up-and-comers in the world of Hip Hop and Hip Hop-flavored R&B. Headlining the event at the U.S. Bank Arena was singer Erykah Badu, queen of the Neo Soul movement since the late ’90s. Alongside Badu were performances by Cincy Soul artists Lauren Eylise and Kameron Corvet (who's currently based in Atlanta), Yasiin Bey, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek and Speed Walton.
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Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu
Speed Walton
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Speed Walton
Speed Walton
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Speed Walton
Kameron Corvet
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Kameron Corvet
Yasiin Bey
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Yasiin Bey
Yasiin Bey
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Yasiin Bey
Talib Kweli
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Talib Kweli
Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu

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