WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 23: Performers onstage at the #YouTubeBlack FanFest Washington D.C. 2018 at Howard University on October 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Last night, YouTube hosted its 2nd Annual #YouTubeBlack FanFest during Howard University’s Homecoming in Washington, DC. Over 1400 college students and alumni filled Howard’s Cramton Auditorium for a standing room-only interactive experience featuring an intro by Howard’s marching band and step team as well as performances by notable YouTube creators Ari Lennox, Ceraadi, Kyle Exum, Dormtainment, KevOnStage, Khadi, TPindell, Next Town Down and Shan Boody.
The evening ended with a performance by Def Jam recording artist and songwriter, Jhene Aiko. Following the performances, the creators engaged with the audience in one-on-one meet and greets where fans had the opportunity to take photos with their favorite YouTuber.
Watch the replay of #YouTubeBlack FanFest 2018 below.
Check out some photos below.
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: KevOnStage on the red carpet of the #YouTubeBlack FanFest 2018 at Howard University on October 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: Summerella meets with fans on the red carpet of the #YouTubeBlack FanFest 2018 at Howard University on October 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: The Howard University Marching Band performs at #YouTubeBlack FanFest 2018 at Howard University on October 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: Performers onstage at the #YouTubeBlack FanFest Washington D.C. 2018 at Howard University on October 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
