Hit rapper Waka Flocka Flame will headline Delta State University’s SpringFest this year.
University officials announced in a release that the concert will take place on Thursday, March 19, in Sillers Coliseum. Waka Flocka Flame will take the stage at 9 p.m. after DJ Bigg V opens. Known for explosive live performances and crowd anthems, he rose to national prominence with major hits including the platinum single “No Hands,” one of the defining hip hop tracks of the early 2010s.
The concert caps an evening that begins at 4 p.m. with SpringFest in the basketball arena’s front parking lot. Designed for current Delta State students, SpringFest features music, food, and other activities. At 5 p.m., a performance will be led by members of Delta State’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, showcasing step routines and coordinated performances.
“SpringFest represents the energy, creativity, and leadership of our students,” Delta State Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eddie Lovin said. “Our Student Government Association has done an outstanding job leading the effort to bring this event to life, creating an experience that celebrates DSU pride while welcoming the broader Delta community and potential new students to our campus. Opportunities like this strengthen the sense of connection that makes Delta State such a special place.”
SpringFest, the Yard Show, and Thursday night’s concert serve as the official kickoff to the university’s “Go Green Weekend” celebration, which includes a full slate of athletic competitions, alumni events, and campus activities from March 19-22.
The public is invited to attend SpringFest. Tickets to the Waka Flocka Flame concert are available here.