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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — <\/span>Outside Lands is the largest independently owned and operated music festival in the U.S. And thousands of fans filed into Golden Gate Park Saturday for the second day of the hugely popular event.<\/p>\n “I think it just shows you that the bay has something to say to, you know what I mean,” said Kugo, from Vallejo.<\/p>\n Kugo’s here to watch his friend and fellow Vallejo native LaRussell take the stage.<\/p>\n “I’m really excited I’ve been able to see him grow from doing stuff in his the backyard of his and his garage, and now we’re at Outside Lands one of the biggest festivals.”<\/p>\n “I’m a Bay Area kid,” LaRussell said to the crowd in between songs. “I haven’t witnessed too many people be from here and make it on the stage.”<\/p>\n Dressed in a red jersey ensemble and a cow-print beanie with ears, LaRussell instilled a positive vibe through endless dancing and encouraging crowd participation. At one point, LaRussell walked into the crowd to party side-by-side with attendees, spreading infectious joy.<\/p>\n LaRussell was followed by rapper Ludacris, who played throwback after throwback to the delight of thousands of attendees.<\/p>\n Ludacris, who rose to prominence in the 2000’s, captivated the crowd with a long list of nostalgic tunes. In addition to his own songs like “Move Bitch” and “My Chick Bad,” attendees jumped with excitement to hear hit records that Ludacris is featured on such as “Baby” by Justin Bieber and “Yeah” by Usher.<\/p>\n “What I think is the most interesting is all the different types of people that can come together and just enjoy music. In a time where we’re so divided, like music can really bring people together. And I love that,” said Cassie Belcagr, a San Francisco resident.<\/p>\n