SZA To Headline Coachella As Hip-Hop Remains Largely Absent From The Lineup

BY Alexander Cole
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SZA will be headlining the third day of Coachella, but at a glance, hip-hop is not a big selling point on the lineup next year.

SZA remains one of the biggest artists in the world, so it should come as no surprise that she has landed on the Coachella lineup. In fact, she is going to be the headliner on the third day of the two-weekend festival. Other headliners include Dua Lipa and Tame Impala.

While Don Toliver is getting some love on the third day of the festival, you will notice that hip-hop is largely being excluded. There are hardly any rap acts to be found. Coachella has championed the genre in the past, although with recent audience shifts, it is clear that the genre is simply being phased out of these spaces.

It's a harsh reality, and one that is sad for a lot of fans. There was a time when a hip-hop artist could headline these festivals. Now, they are reduced to second billing. Rumors circulated that Drake could be on the lineup, but as it turns out, that never materialized.

Coachella Lineup

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The shows will take place in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club. The shows are set for April 9 – 11 and April 16 – 18, 2027. If you are a fan of music, regardless of genre, then this will be an event you must attend at least once.

How To Cop Tickets

If you are trying to get tickets for next year's Coachella, you will be able to do so over at coachella.com. Moreover, there are various transportation and accommodation packages for each weekend. These are especially popular for those who might be attending from out of town.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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