LL Cool J and Toni Braxton to Headline Cincinnati Music Festival

Cincinnati Music Festival just turned up the heat, AGAIN.

Organizers announced last Friday that hip-hop legend LL Cool J and R&B powerhouse Toni Braxton will join the 2025 lineup. The two are stepping in for Janet Jackson, who will no longer perform due to personal matters.

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The festival, presented by P&G, returns to downtown Cincinnati July 24–26 with three days of performances across two venues: The Andrew J. Brady Music Center and Paycor Stadium.

“While Janet Jackson is a true music icon and absolutely irreplaceable, we’re thrilled to welcome LL Cool J and Toni Braxton to Saturday night’s stage,” said festival producer Joe Santangelo. “Even though we got thrown a curveball, I think this is the most jam-packed lineup we’ve ever presented to our fans. We’re so proud of where we landed.”

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Here’s the full lineup for CMF 2025:

Thursday, July 24 – Andrew J. Brady Music Center
A Tribute to Hip Hop Music featuring Scarface, Goodie Mob, Sugarhill Gang, and Young MC.

Friday, July 25 – Paycor Stadium
Earth, Wind & Fire, Anthony Hamilton, Jazmine Sullivan, PJ Morton, The Zapp Band, and a tribute to the King Records Legacy featuring Dreion.

Saturday, July 26 – Paycor Stadium
LL Cool J, Toni Braxton, and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring Jubu with guest appearances by Ronald Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister, and Raheem DeVaughn.
Additional Saturday performers include Lucky Daye, 112, and The Bar-Kays.

Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com.

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