Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Omah Lay has been officially confirmed as a performer at the 2026 HOT 97 Summer Jam, set to take the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The iconic hip-hop festival, scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM EDT, will see Omah Lay bridging global Afrobeats and American rap on a main stage packed with heavyweights.
He joins a blockbuster bill that includes headliners French Montana, Max B, Ice Spice, Rick Ross, DaBaby, Fetty Wap, G Herbo, and Cash Cobain.
The early main stage lineup features Conway the Machine, Roc Marciano, Stove God Cooks, 38 Spesh, and Albee Al.
Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster and the official HOT 97 Summer Jam portal.
The booking marks another major milestone in Omah Lay’s international expansion. The “Soso” hitmaker recently announced his Clarity of Mind World Tour, and his Summer Jam appearance aligns with a growing appetite for Afrobeats crossover moments on prestigious U.S. festival stages.
Set at the 19,500-capacity Prudential Center, the festival promises a high-energy collision of genres, with Omah Lay’s distinct, soul-infused sound poised to leave a lasting impression among the hip-hop faithful.
