With more than 50 performances over three days, there were plenty of great sets at RiverBeat in Memphis. Here are some of our favorites.

The 2025 RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis featured hip-hop stars Missy Elliott, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes. Busta Rhymes delivered a high-energy performance with MC Spliff Star. Ludacris ...

Performances by Missy Elliott, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes delivered a feast for the eyes and ears on the opening night of RiverBeat in Memphis.

Missy Elliott's headlining performance featured ... to unheralded local musicians — to Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. The Commercial Appeal's Bob Mehr, Ellen Chamberlain and Jacob Wilt ...

From the hip-hop meets Cirque Du Soleil-style production of Missy Elliott to the rapid fire hit ... veteran stars shine at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, as large and enthusiastic crowds came out ...

unity & praise for Memphis at RiverBeat Missy Elliott, Ludacris and Busta Rhymes deliver big in Memphis with parade of hits RiverBeat delivers the blues with all-star Mississippi musicians ...

RiverBeat Music Festival showcased a diverse lineup, from gospel-soul singer Elizabeth King to rapper Ludacris. Missy Elliott's headlining performance featured elaborate stage production and costumes.