Over the weekend, Jazz In The Gardens took place in Miami and was the ultimate place to be for music fans. The festival, which was hosted by the City of Miami Gardens, was once again produced by the Black Promoters Collective.
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From Lauryn Hill giving the ultimate co-sign to Doechii to New Edition closing out the event with a catalog of famous hits, here are the best moments from Jazz In The Gardens 2025.
Coco Jones
Coco Jones looked flawless as she donned a black leather outfit during her performance. The “ICU” singer thanked the Miami crowd for coming out to see her shine.
Xscape
Xscape, a group that has gone from a quartet to a trio, stunned in all white as they performed ballads like “Who Can I Run To” and “Understanding.”
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes looked ultra fit in a pink and red outfit while doing an eclectic mashup of classics like “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” and the Mariah Carey track “I Know What You Want.”
Yung Joc
Yung Joc performed his 2006 hit, “It’s Goin’ Down,” and did his famous dance that accompanies the song.
Doug E. Fresh
The human beatbox and Root 100 honoree himself, Doug E. Fresh, made a cameo at Jazz In The Gardens. Here, he is sporting a Basquiat themed ensemble.
Uncle Luke
Can Miami really have a music event and not bring out the legendary Uncle Luke? The 2 Live Crew emcee was on hand to do a couple of songs, much to the audience’s satisfaction.
Tye Tribbett
Every music festival should have a little time for worship, and Tye Tribbett absolutely provided the vibes. His modern take on gospel was a welcome reprieve for everyone in attendance.
Doechii
The artist on everyone’s lips—Doechii—looked sexy as she took the stage at Jazz In The Gardens. Before delving into her own set, she performed “Doo Wop” alongside the one and only Lauryn Hill.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean
Ms. Lauryn Hill, alongside fellow Fugees member Wyclef Jean, delivered a special set called Diaspora Calling! featuring YG Marley. Hill and Jean also did several Fugees hits.
Beenie Man and Mya
Beenie Man pleasantly surprised the crowd by bringing out R&B songstress Mya. Together, the duo performed their 1996 track “Girls Dem Sugar.”
DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live!
DJ Cassidy’s “Pass The Mic Live!” debuted at Jazz In The Gardens last year, making its return highly anticipated. This year’s edition included performances from Ja Rule, Remy Ma, Fat Joe, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick.
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton is becoming known for being a reality star almost as much as her renowned catalog. She performed a slew of classic songs including “He Wasn’t Man Enough.”
New Edition
Multi-platinum-selling R&B supergroup New Edition closed out the festival with unforgettable tracks like “If It Isn’t Love” and “Popcorn Love.” After decades together, all six members sounded better than ever.
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