By james art 
Virginia Beach will no longer host Ferrell Williams celebrates something at the Water Festival, after terminating the city of hosting his agreement with the organizers of the event. The festival, which debuted in 2019, as a cultural celebration and a music showcase in Pharrell’s hometown, has faced significant challenges in recent years.
City authorities have announced that the organizers of the festival have failed to meet the “Treatment Notice Requirements” within the five -day period. In a public statement shared on X (before Twitter), the employees of Virginia Beach said: “While the city appreciates the positive impact and visibility at the water festival on Virginia Beach years ago, unfortunately the organizers did not meet the notice of treatment requirements S The SITW team will receive a formal notice of termination from the city. “
Festival rooted in Virginia Beach
The festival’s debut attracted great attention to Virginia Beach, showing artists like Missy Elliot, Chris Brown and Farrell himself. He quickly grew into a long -awaited event, attracting fans from all over the country. Pharrell’s vision extends beyond fun – it was a tribute to its roots and a community and creativity platform.
However, the tragedy struck in 2021, when Farrell’s cousin, Donovon Lynch, was fatally shot by a police officer at Virginia Beach. The incident deeply affected Farrell, who described the city’s response as “toxic.” At the time, he said: “I wish the same energy I experienced from the leadership of Virginia Beach in the loss of the festival, it would similarly be channeled after the loss of my relative’s life.”
Lynch’s death led to a temporary relocation of the Washington Festival, Colombia County, in 2022, Farrell explained the decision, saying: “Where our decisions are not necessarily requested, we respect this and will bring it to a higher platform.”
After returning to Virginia Beach in 2023, including actions such as Lil Wayne, Wu-Tang Clan and Jazmine Sullivan, the future of the festival is again uncertain. Despite the cancellation in 2024 due to weather problems, the organizers promised a return in 2025.
Pharrell has not yet commented on the recent termination, leaving fans wondering where the next chapter of Something in the water It will unfold.