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It was reported in the New York Times that many South Beach residents leave the area during Urban Beach Week.

Violence and property crime associated with the event has turned many locals against the festival.

Urban Beach Week has been a controversial event for the residents of South Beach. Vegas, Shaggy, Lil Bow Wow, Funkmaster Flex, Fat Joe, Marcia Griffiths, and Pitbull. Major artists who have performed at Urban Beach Week related shows include Flo Rida, Twista, Mr. While Urban Beach Week is a hip-hop dominated music event, major reggae artists from the US and abroad have also appeared. Visitor numbers Įstimates of those attending Urban Beach Week range from 250,000 to 350,000 visitors. Instead, it is a weekend of rolling performances in private venues. The city does not sponsor the event and there is no one organizer. The events of Urban Beach Week are typically spread over five days. The event has become known for its over-the-top parties and fashions. Urban Beach Week has been likened to a de facto continuation of Freaknik's cultural activities. Urban Beach Week is a hip-hop festival held in Miami's South Beach over the Memorial Day weekend since the 2000s. Hip-hop festival in Miami, Florida, US Clubs and music venues on and around Ocean Drive, South Beach are the center of Urban Beach Week's activities.