1Xtra Live: Chance the Rapper, Jorja Smith and Pusha T to headline

Chance the RapperGetty Images

Chance the Rapper has been announced as the headliner for this September's 1Xtra Live at the O2 arena.

The Chicago rapper will be joined by acts including Chip, Pusha T, Jorja Smith and Ella Mai.

The event, which has been going since 2008, will be on Saturday 22 September 2018.

Chance the Rapper has promised fans "the best show they've ever seen", saying he's excited to play in London again.

This X post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on X
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip X post by BBC Radio 1Xtra

Allow X content?

This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Presentational white space

Other acts named so far include MIST, Mr Eazi and Yxng Bane.

Doors will open at 6pm on the day, with the acts starting at 7:30pm.

But don't worry - there will be live coverage on 1Xtra too if you can't get tickets.

Jorja Smith

Jorja Smith played at this year's Biggest Weekend

Last year's 1Xtra Live in Manchester was headlined by Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller and Stefflon Don.

French Montana made a surprise appearance too.

Other acts over the years have included Stormzy, Mary J Blige and J. Cole.

The first ever 1Xtra Live was in 2008 and featured Craig David.

This X post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on X
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip X post 2 by BBC Radio 1Xtra

Allow X content?

This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Pusha TGetty Images

Pusha T's most recent album Daytona was produced by Kanye West

Tickets will go on sale at 6pm on Monday 30 July and will cost between £23.50 and £28, including booking fees.

Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 every weekday on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra - if you miss us you can listen back here.

More on this story