Block Party 2016

Here are the Block Party performers of the past 10 years

2016 | The Chainsmokers and Chance the Rapper will be co-headlining this year's Block Party. Both headliners have performed at Syracuse University before. Jon Bellion will be the opening act. Courtesy of University Union

2015 | 50 Cent headlined last year's Block Party, accompanied by his crew G-Unit. The show opened with up-and-coming duo Rae Sremmurd, followed by DJ Kygo. Emma Fierberg | Staff Photographer

2014 | Grammy award-winner Zedd headlined the show, amping up the crowd with his song "Clarity." Rapper 2 Chainz and female DJ Brazzabelle performed as well, comprising a lineup of diverse genres. Emma Fierberg | Staff Photographer

2013 | Ke$ha took inspiration from rockers past in her performance at SU, scantily clad and storming the stage with her back up dancers. Trey Songz wooed the crowd with his smooth vocals and lyrics. Sam Maller | Senior Staff Photographer

2012 | Indie rock band Cold War Kids and DJ Kaskade energized the crowd in the Carrier Dome four years ago. Cold War Kids performed their breakthrough single, "Hang Me Up to Dry." Daily Orange file photo

2011 | Kid Cudi performed at Block party, starting out with edgier rock vibes, later in the night swapping them for his traditional hip hop style. Nas & Damian Marley and Tinie Tempah opened for the artist. Daily Orange file photo

2010 | Drake headlined the show, singing songs such as "Over," and bringing the audience back to his Degrassi roots. Artists N*E*R*D. k-os and Francis and The Lights performed as well. Daily Orange file photo

2009 | Ben Folds and Guster co-headlined the show. Folds performed an interactive set, singing and playing the piano, while teaching the audience musically as he went along. Daily Orange file photo

2008 | Diva Fergie performed her pop music hits for a dominantly female audience that was dancing and singing along. Reggae artist Sean Kingston performed his hit single "Take you there" a cappella style. Daily Orange file photo