Virtual Party – The Roots Picnic is an annual music festival created and hosted by hip hop group, The Roots. Co-founder, Shawn Gee, and manager of The Roots serves as executive producer of the festival. Former First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as actors Tom Hanks and Lin-Manuel Miranda, are among the celebrities who will headline a virtual edition of the 2020 Roots Picnic on Saturday, June 27.