T.I. to headline DC Emancipation Day concert with new location for expected crowds

Nbcwashington · Apr 14, 2026 · 463 words · By Sophia Barnes; Jessica Albert

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What to know about T.I. to headline DC Emancipation Day concert with new location for expected crowds

is going big with Emancipation Day this year while the United States celebrates its 250th birthday.

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is going big with Emancipation Day this year while the United States celebrates its 250th birthday.

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Expect to also see something from “44: The Musical,” a new stage show about former President Barack Obama.

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Claim 1: “DC250 Kids Ball is a “free, high-energy celebration for children ages 12 and under... inside the Planet Word museum. Sat., 4 p.m., free”

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The provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (Microsoft/Outlook) and do not mention the DC250 Kids Ball or Planet Word museum.

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web search NEUTRAL — Download free Microsoft Outlook email and calendar, plus Office Online apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sign in to access your Outlook email account.
https://www.outlook.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Microsoft Corporation. Search for other Direct Mail Advertising on The Real Yellow Pages®.
https://www.yellowpages.com/redmond-wa/mip/microsoft-corpora…

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Microsoft products and services and support for your home or business. Shop Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, Xbox, Windows, Azure, Surface and more.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us

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Claim 2: “Expect to also see something from “44: The Musical,” a new stage show about former President Barack Obama.”

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While web results confirm the existence of '44 The Musical' as an off-Broadway show in NYC, there is no evidence in the provided search results confirming it will be featured specifically at the D.C. Emancipation Day festivities.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barack Obama assumed office as the 44th president of the United States on January 20, 2009, and his term ended on January 20, 2017. The president has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_of_Barack_Obama

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The first inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The 56th i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_inauguration_of_Barack_O…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The second inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States was the 57th inauguration, marking the commencement of his second and final term, with Joe Biden as vice president. This is th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_inauguration_of_Barack_…

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Claim 3: “The parade will go up Pennsylvania Avenue NW, starting at 9th Street and ending near 12th Street.”

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Multiple sources confirm the parade route is on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, starting at 9th Street and proceeding toward 13th Street/Freedom Plaza.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emancipation Day is observed in many former European colonies in the West Indies and parts of the United States on various dates to commemorate the emancipation of slaves of African descent. In much o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Day

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Emancipation Memorial, also known as the Freedman's Memorial or the Emancipation Group is a monument in Lincoln Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was sometimes referred …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Memorial

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

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Claim 4: “The festival and concert grounds will be at 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the festival grounds are located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW or Freedom Plaza (1325/1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW), which aligns with the claim of 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Emancipation Proclamation, officially Proclamation 95, was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by United States president Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation

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Claim 5: “D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day every year on April 16 to mark the day in 1862 when President Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the District, freeing more than 3,000 people.”

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NBC4 Washington explicitly confirms that D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day on April 16 to mark the 1862 abolition of slavery in the District, freeing over 3,000 people.

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web search NEUTRAL — D (minuscule: d) is the fourth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 27, 2020 · This Jack Hartmann's Alphabet A-Z series for the letter Dd. Learn about the Letter d.Learn that D is a consonant in the alphabet. Learn to recognize the upp...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FXN7zSXfSc

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web search NEUTRAL — Vitamin D production in the skin is the primary natural source of vitamin D, but many people have insufficient levels because they live in places where sunlight is limited in winter, or because they h…
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/vitamin-d/

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Claim 6: “Rapper T.I. is set to headline D.C.’s Emancipation Day concert Sunday, taking the stage with Grammy winners Mýa and Tye Tribbett, plus local groups Backyard Band featuring Sugar Bear and Black Alley.”

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Two independent news sources (NBC4 Washington and a source titled 'DC kicks off America’s 250th birthday') confirm that rapper T.I. is headlining the Emancipation Day concert.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Roots Picnic is an annual music festival created and hosted by hip hop group The Roots. The festival is held in the Roots' hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_Picnic

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web search NEUTRAL — T (minuscule: t) is the twentieth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T

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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
https://t.tiktok.com/

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Claim 7: “D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a big lineup of events Monday.”

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Two independent sources confirm that Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the lineup of events on a Monday.

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web search NEUTRAL — On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor and producer T.I. will headline this year’s Emancipation Day concert on Sunday, April 19.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dc-kicks-off-america-250…

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web search NEUTRAL — D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day every year on April 16 to mark the day in 1862 when President Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the District, freeing more than 3,000 people.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowse…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/t-i-to…

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web search NEUTRAL — (Washington, DC) – On Sunday, April 13, Mayor Muriel Bowser will host the District’s 20th annual DC Emancipation Day festivities, and residents from all eight wards are invited to join.
https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/content/mayor-bowser-host-dc…

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Claim 8: “The DC Emancipation Day Parade and Festival is taking over part of Pennsylvania Avenue on Sunday. Festival gates open at 1 p.m., and a parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m.... The day-long concert begins at 2:30 p.m.”

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No evidence was provided or found in the search results to verify the specific timing of the gates, parade, and concert for this event.

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Claim 9: “Day of Play at RFK is a free field day... Thursday, April 16 at noon, The Fields at RFK Campus (401 Oklahoma Ave NE)”

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Three independent sources confirm the 'Day of Play at RFK' is a free event on Thursday, April 16, starting at 12:00 PM at The Fields at RFK Campus (401 Oklahoma Ave NE).

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web search NEUTRAL — Kids playing on a field outside. This year, Day of Play at RFK, presented by Giant Food, is on its five year run! Events DC will host this free, community-oriented afternoon on Thursday, April 16 from…
https://eventsdc.com/dayofplay

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web search NEUTRAL — Washington, DC families have a perfect spring break activity lined up as Day of Play at RFK returns for its fifth year. Hosted by Events DC and presented by Giant Food, the free event takes place Thur…
https://www.congressheightsontherise.com/blog/april-16-day-o…

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web search NEUTRAL — When: Thursday, April 16 at 12 p.m. Where: The Fields at RFK Campus, 401 Oklahoma Ave NE Register: eventsdc.com/dayofplay (onsite registration available beginning at 11:30 a.m.) The fun picks up again…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dc-celebrates-21st-annua…

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