Artists

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Richard Cutright - 2:15pm

Richard Cutright, a Queens-born, Charlotte-raised rapper, singer/songwriter, and poet, fuses hip hop, pop culture, and faith with powerful lyricism. As co-founder of the JustHis League, he mentors youth, uplifts communities, and champions causes across the Carolinas. From BET’s Apollo Live Tour to nationwide school tours, Grammy collaborations, and music featured on radio, wrestling, and gaming platforms, Cutright proves that artistry and activism go hand in hand where bars matter, but people matter most.

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Breakthrough Praise Dance Group - 2:50pm & 5:30pm

Breakthrough Praise Dance Group is a faith-driven ministry that uses movement and praise to inspire, uplift, and bring people closer to God through the power of dance.

Dancers: Kim Shular, Toni Kelsey, Joshua Bennett, Natasha Collins, Mimi Smith, Tink Lewis, Latonya Kennedy, CharTina Booze, Valeria Mickel

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Jeremiah Bligen - 3:15pm

Jeremiah Bligen, a Johns Island, SC native, merges biblical truth with real-life experiences to create music filled with conviction, hope, and authenticity. Influenced by hip hop, gospel, R&B, and spirituals, he raps, sings, and produces with a sound uniquely his own. From his debut Before I Wake to award-winning projects like “Wake,” Jeremiah continues to inspire through music, mentorship, and community service, now based in North Carolina with his family.

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Zani & Zaren Saddler - His Promise Singers - 3:30pm

Two brothers, Zaren (18) and Zani (12) Saddler bring a heartfelt mix of gospel, inspiration and storytelling to today’s music scene. Their sincerity in worship captures the power of unity, purpose, and faith.

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Devin Bouchelle #TheReallazar - 4:30pm

TheRealLazar, known as Laz, is a Charlotte-based artist whose blend of spoken word and hip hop he calls “Love Warrior Music.” Raised near Asheville and transformed by faith in his early twenties, Laz now draws inspiration from artists like P.O.D., Propaganda, Lauryn Hill, and Lenny Kravitz. With roots in Charlotte’s spoken word scene and performances that reach global audiences, he’s committed to pushing artistic boundaries while sharing messages of love and faith.

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Elizamarie Levy - 5:00pm

Elizamarie is a singer whose music reflects her faith journey. Though she grew up in church, it was during her senior year of high school that she truly experienced a personal relationship with God. Once burdened by fear and worry, she now sings from a place of joy and peace found in Him, using her voice to inspire others with the same hope.

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Chris Davios - 6:00pm

Chris Davios, better known as MC Rhema, is a dynamic hip hop artist who blends lyrical skill with a heart for ministry. He uses music to share messages of truth, faith, and hope that resonate across generations.

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Faith Davios - 6:00pm

Faith Davios, known as H.E.B.11Fire, is a singer and artist whose name reflects the power of faith. Through heartfelt lyrics and uplifting performances, she shares messages of hope, perseverance, and truth that inspire listeners to keep pressing forward.

Disclaimer
The Queen City Arts Festival is a rain-or-shine event. All scheduled times, performers, vendors, and activities are subject to change without prior notice. The Festival cannot guarantee the appearance of any specific performer or activity.