As expected, they saved the best for (almost) last. Ahead of Frank Ocean’s headlining set later this evening (April 16), Kali Uchis gave one of her best performances to date on the Coachella mainstage with thousands of patrons watching on. While fans surely would’ve been satisfied with just the bilingual songstress and her ethereal vocals, she didn’t disappoint with her roster of surprise appearances, which included “See You Again” collaborator Tyler, the Creator.
After satisfying hip-hop heads with the deluxe cut of his CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST album last month, the Californian brought plenty of energy to his performance. Their 2017 joint effort is the most-streamed title from Tyler’s Flower Boy project, and they’ve since worked together on “After The Storm” with Bootsy Collins. The Coachella crowd was obviously pleased with that, but little did they know, more was in store from Uchis.
Tyler, the Creator Joins Kali Uchis for “See You Again”
Kali Uchis brought out Tyler, The Creator at Coachella during the ‘See You Again’ performance.pic.twitter.com/es5XrsQt4q
Omar Apollo was on deck to sing “Worth the Wait” with his friend shortly after the Creator left. The song appears on Uchis’ Red Moon in Venus album, which arrived in the first few days of March. Elsewhere on the 15-track effort she linked up with her boyfriend, Don Toliver, on “Fantasy.” The couple showed off their strong chemistry during the 28-year-old’s Coachella set, crooning the lyrics to their second joint release of 2023 so far. Other tracks the Virginia-born vocalist sang this weekend include “Moonlight,” “Papi Chulo,” and “Tattoo.”
Our first weekend in the desert has nearly come to a close, but it hasn’t been without its share of surprises. Kendall Jenner was spotted dancing in the crowd during Bad Bunny’s headlining concert, and Metro Boomin impressed attendees with a healthy list of guests. Among them was The Weeknd, who previewed new music – potentially from his upcoming HBO series, The Idol – while supporting his producer pal. Keep scrolling for more photos and videos from Kali Uchis’ first weekend at Coachella. Afterward, tell us which of today’s sets was your favourite in the comments below.
More Photos and Videos from Coachella
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Tyler The Creator made a surprise appearance during his friend Kali Uchis’s Coachella set, where the pair of frequent collaborators reunited to perform their 2017 hit “See You Again.”
Kali had previously joined Tyler The Creator on his Call Me If You Get Lost tour after contributing to “See You Again” from his Grammy-nominated album Flower Boy. They reunited in 2018 for “After the Storm” from Uchis’ album Isolation.
Meanwhile, Apollo and Uchis first teamed up in 2020 on Apollo’s Apolonio single “Hey Boy.” They collaborated again in 2021 for “Bad Life” from Omar’s follow-up album Ivory, which dropped last year. “Worth The Wait” appears on Kali Uchis’s recently released album Red Moon In Venus.
Interestingly, Uchis was one of the surprise performers for another Coachella set. On Friday night, Kaytranada’s set included surprise appearances from Uchis, who performed their 2019 Bubba collaboration “10%” — which they premiered at that year’s Coachella — and Aminé, with whom Kaytranada is releasing their joint album Kaytraminé later this spring.
It’s Ice Spice’s world, we’re just living in it. The “Bikini Bottom” hitmaker may not be on the line-up at Coachella this year, but she was one of the artists booked for Revolve Festival – an invite-only event that’s mostly attended by celebrities, socialities, and internet stars. Thankfully for her fanbase – now known as the Spice Cabinet – she came prepared with new material for us, though Nicki Minaj didn’t join her for the stage debut of their first collaboration.
The “Princess Diana (Remix)” arrived on Friday (April 14), along with a pink, twerktastic music video featuring plenty of booty shaking from both Spice and Minaj. In her usual fashion, the 23-year-old performed plenty of her signature dance moves while rapping her biggest hits, including bending over in her long patterned skirt and making her cheeks clap along to the beat. The crowd went wild for Spice’s performance, proving that it wouldn’t be shocking to see her tapped for Coachella in 2024 after showing out at Revolve Fest for her first trip to the desert as a rap star.
“Princess Diana (Remix)” Hits the Stage for the First Time
Ice Spice performing the “Princess Diana” remix with Nicki Minaj for the first time at Revolve Fest. pic.twitter.com/aOmpfDhFwM
The moment is an undeniably big one for Spice. Still, it’s not at all the only milestone she’s celebrating as of late. The Bronx baddie posed for Heaven by Marc Jacobs’ latest campaign shoot earlier this month, which also featured Lil Uzi Vert. Prior to that, she connected with Taylor Swift at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and was lucky enough to join Zedd during his Ultra Miami set to perform her 2021 track, “No Clarity.” Her career has only just begun, but already, the curvaceous redhead is clearly booked and busy.
Minaj may not have been able to join her for Revolve Festival, but she did make an appearance on her latest collaborator’s Instagram feed on Sunday (April 16). Much like in their “Princess Diana” video, both lyricists had their booties bouncing for the camera. Keep scrolling to see more photos and videos from Ice Spice’s Coachella weekend adventures, and check back later for any major updates from the California event.
The closing day of Coachella’s first weekend is getting ready to begin. With Frank Ocean making his epic return as the evening’s headliner, tens of thousands of avid music lovers have made the Empire Polo Ground their temporary home. Many opening acts and first-time performers are taking advantage of all the eyes on them both in-person and via the festival’s YouTube stream. Indie pop band Muna debuted a new song during their set, and so did the Swamp Princess herself, Doechii.
Always listening intently to what fans want, the rapper gave fans a taste of what new music she has slated to come down the pipeline. In video footage captured by our very own Cherise Johnson, Doechii teases pieces of a new song. The high-energy track blends together punk and rap elements, making it the perfect rager ready to dominate the mosh pit track.
“That’s it! Just a little taste,” as she cues her DJ to end the track. “And that song is called ‘Pacer,’” declares the musician.
Doechii also carved out a moment during her Coachella set to pay homage to Beyoncé rapping her song, “Heated,” which was featured on her record-breaking album Renaissance.
View Doechii’s entire Coachella set list on Friday (April 14), according to Setlist.fm below.
This year’s Coachella isn’t even at its second weekend, and the festival already graced fans to many awesome moments. One of them certainly occurred during Gorillaz’s set, during which mastermind Damon Albarn brought out a slew of musical guests. Moreover, he brought out the iconic rap group De La Soul during the set, which was graced with incredible visuals from fellow Gorillaz mastermind Jamie Hewlett. During the concert, Maseo and Posdnuos (or rather, Plug Three and Plug One) came out to perform their legendary collaboration, “Feel Good Inc.” With Maseo’s monstrous laugh leading the way, everyone on stage and in the crowd had a fantastic time.
In addition, they took some time to honor the loss of Dave “Trugoy The Dove,” Jolicoeur also known as Plug Two, who tragically passed away earlier this year. Specifically, the three men locked arms and shoulders as a graphic honoring Trugoy displayed on stage. In a seeming moment of tribute, Albarn asked the crowd to be completely silent before entering their next number. Whether it was fans of Gorillaz or die-hard De La Soul listeners, everyone in the crowd seemed to communally mourn but also celebrate Plug Two’s life and legacy.
De La Soul Performing “Feel Good Inc.” With Gorillaz
Despite that, the tragedy also coincided with a lot of due respect and amazing opportunities for De La Soul. For example, they recently joined the lineup of the “N.Y. State Of Mind” tour, spearheaded by Nas and Wu-Tang Clan. With that addition, fans can now see three absolute titans of the hip-hop genre on the same night, which is exciting as it is historically special. Said news is especially great considering a whole new generation of fans can now listen to De La’s entire catalog on streaming services. Whether you like alternative hip-hop, classic boom-bap, or hardcore rap, there’s something for everyone on this nationwide trek.
Meanwhile, De La Soul, much like Gorillaz, is a classic group that will keep on giving. Moreover, DJ Drama recently announced a Gangsta Grillz mixtape with the hip-hop legends. As they remember and celebrate Trugoy’s life, the future is bright for a much-overlooked part of rap history. For the latest news and updates on Gorillaz and De La Soul, check back in with HNHH. Also, you can find more performance highlights below.
“Did you notice the wind stop?” Blackpink’s Rosé asked a crowd of thousands of screaming fans during their main stage headlining set. “I think it was all the Blinks,” she said. It was an example of how everyone, including the weather, seemed to stop in anticipation of Blackpink’s historic set during day two of Coachella 2023. With artists like the K-pop megagroup, Rosalía, Labrinth, and Jai Paul‘s first-ever concert, day two was certainly one to remember. Let’s recap what we saw.
Friday night, Bad Bunny became the first-ever Latin solo artist to headline the main Coachella stage. This time, Blackpink were the ones making history. The girl group became the first-ever Korean act to headline the festival, and they certainly delivered on expectation. The four pop stars opened with their hit number “Pink Venom” and it didn’t take long for fireworks to light up the stage, mirroring the group’s explosive energy. Everything from their engaging choreography to their black-and-pink outfits were expertly planned. A long stage bisecting the crowd allowed them ample space to move around and highlight their collective force, while the big-screen cameras were more focused on giving each of the individual performers their spotlight moment. After launching into tracks like “Kill This Love” and “How You Like That,” Blackpink gave each member the opportunity to shine with their solo efforts. Jennie was first, singing her solo number “You & Me” complete with a dance break. Jisoo, the last Blackpink member to release a solo track, delivered her song “Flower,” which dropped only a few weeks ago. Rosé was next with a version of “On The Ground” and “Gone” and Lisa came last in the solo act lineup with her track “Money,” which had the crowd screaming along.
Blackpink’s set wasn’t the only historic Coachella performance of the night. All eyes were on Jai Paul, who had his first-ever performance. That’s right — not just his first-ever Coachella performance, but his first time performing live ever. The UK artist gained popularity over a decade ago but took an extended hiatus after his music was leaked online. In 2019, the artist returned to drop his music in an official capacity. Because Jai Paul isn’t used to performing in front of a crowd, much less to a crowd of thousands at one of the biggest festivals in the world, it was clear he had some understandable nerves. Unlike seasoned performers like Blackpink or Charli XCX, Jai Paul didn’t address the crowd during his set or try to hype up the audience. Instead, he walked out on stage and launched straight into the music. Even still, his dance-y beats and impressive falsetto vocals were enough to win over the crowd as he played fan-favorite tracks like “Jasmine,” “BTSTU,” and “Str8 Outta Mumbai.”
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Speaking of stage presence, Charli XCX was in full pop star mode. Backed by an electric stage design and small group of immensely talented back-up dancers, Charli showed off her full potential with fun choreography and hyped-up crowd engagement. She continually addressed the crowd during her set, keeping the energy high and eliciting consistent screams of approval from fans. She even shouted out the other artists who would take the main stage after her, saying: “This song is for all my bad girls out there. All the bad girls who came to see me, Rosalía and BLACKPINK in your f*cking area.” It seemed like the entire festival was collectively jumping to songs like “I Love It” and “Vroom Vroom.” She also brought out a surprise guest; fellow singer Troye Sivan joined her for an engaging rendition of “1999” that had the crowd partying like it was 1999.
Rosalía was another seasoned performer who took the Coachella stage. As those watching the livestream at home saw, Rosalía really put her all into her emotional set. At one point, the singer dimmed the lights and poured her heart out to “Diablo.” The singer’s choreography and camera work were un-matched but as a viewer at the festival, it felt like Rosalía was much more focused on giving a performance to the livestream camera rather than to the crowd. Still, she had some touching fan interactions, like when she grabbed one of the cameras and walked out to the crowd barrier to let some fans scream her lyrics into the microphone. Later on in her set, Rosalía brought out a special guest: her recent fiancé, Rauw Alejandro. Together, the two delivered a few tracks off their collaborative EP and shared some adorable moments on stage.
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Rosalía and Charli XCX weren’t the only artists to bring out big stars during their set. Labrinth closed out the Mojave tent on Saturday night, inviting none other than Billie Eilish to perform their joint track “Never Felt So Alone” to the delight of the screaming crowd. He displayed his powerful vocals while delivering a number of intimate tracks like “Mount Everest” and “Still Don’t Know My Name.” Similarly, Boygenius’ set had many intimate moments, though the crowd was much more sparsely attended since fans had already started packing in to see Blackpink at the next stage over. The group consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus kicked off their set with the a cappella number “With You Without Them” and a hard-rocking rendition of “$20” before moving into quieter numbers like “Emily I’m Sorry.”
Bad Bunny made history during the opening night of Coachella. During his closing set on the festival’s main stage, the “Ojitos Lindos” rapper became the first Latin music artist to headline the staple music event. Prior to his record-setting performance, he took to social media to let his fans know that as part of his set, he had a message to give them in the form of music. “I have so much to tell you,” wrote the entertainer. However, nowhere in his on-stage appearance did he make mention of his rumored relationship with model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner.
Bad Bunny brought out a heap of special guests, Post Malone, Jhay Cortez, Ñengo Flow, and Jowell & Randy. But it’s who he didn’t bring on stage that has fans buzzing. Returning to the Empire Polo Grounds on April 15, the supposed couple, along with a few friends, were seen enjoying Rosalía’s performance.
Neither Bad Bunny nor Jenner has spoken publicly about each other and whether they are indeed an item. Jenner has recently split from her longtime on-and-off-again ex-boyfriend, professional basketball player Devin Booker. Meanwhile, Bunny is currently battling a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, for the unauthorized use of her voice throughout his groundbreaking album, Un Verano Sin Ti.
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Tonight (April 15), Jai Paul delivered his first live performance — ever. Paul made his live concert debut on the Mojave Stage at Coachella.
Granted, while fans weren’t sure what to expect from a Jai Paul performance, given the fact that there’s nothing to really go off of, his set was one of the biggest draws at this year’s festival. During his set, Paul performed some fan favorites, including “Genevieve” and “100,000.” It’s worth noting that while fans on-site were able to capture parts of the performance, the live stream wasn’t shared on YouTube, thus adding to Paul’s elusivity.
Over the course of more than years in the industry, Paul has laid relatively low. Since signing to XL Recordings in 2011, he has only released three official singles, however, his early material has greatly influenced the music landscape as a hole. “BTSTU” has been sampled by artists like Drake and Beyoncé, and “Jasmine” received much critical acclaim upon its release.
Shortly before his Coachella performance, Paul released a compilation called Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones) on vinyl. This is a collection of demos that leaked online 10 years ago, but never materialized into an actual album. Only 3,000 copies of the vinyls were made available for a brief period of 24 hours.
You can check out clips of Jai Paul’s first-ever live performance at Coachella above.
Jai Paul performed live for the first time in his career at Coachella on Saturday night. The elusive pop artist took over the Mojave Stage to perform several fan-favorites, including “Genevieve” and “100,000.” The only videos from the event to be found online come from fans on the ground, as the performance wasn’t featured on the live stream on YouTube for Coachella.
Ahead of his appearance at the iconic music festival, Jai Paul shared a statement admitting he was nervous about the show. “Yoo it’s Jai… this weekend I’m gonna be playing my first ever live show,” he began in the note for his fans. “I always wanted to do something like this but yeah Im not gonna lie I am absolutely shitting it. Anyway, I just wanted to let u lot know how much I appreciate all you staying with me for all this time. Hopefully it’s gonna be worth it. Rehearsals been going good so far i reckon… Not long to go innit. For those of you able to make to make it out there, i will see you in a few day.”
The Crowd At Coachella
Coachella Valley, CA – April 15: People walk out from Sofi Tukker’s performance on day two of the first weekend at Coachella on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Coachella Valley, CA. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images).
On stage, Jai Paul brought out no guests and provided fans with absolutely no between-songs banter, according to Pitchfork. While many fans on social media were excited about witnessing Jai Paul’s “legendary” performance, others were unhappy about there not being any livestream for the fans at home. “how i’m going to bed tonight that coachella pulled jai paul set from livestream…,” one wrote with a Wolverine meme. Another wrote, “aaaaaaand jai paul coachella stream replaced with a rerun of snail mail. incredible consistency from jai paul on the world stage. i love him so much.”
Jai Paul released his last project, Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones), back in 2019. The album consisted primarily of official versions of leaks from 2013. Check out some clips from Jai Paul’s Coachella appearance below.
Jai Paul At Coachella
Jai Paul has taken the stage at Coachella for his first-ever live performance.pic.twitter.com/J4y7fbkADR
Kendall Jenner was in attendance for Bad Bunny’s performance on Friday night at Coachella. She watched on alongside her sister, Kylie, and other friends as the singer performed some of his biggest hits. Jenner has been romantically linked to Bad Bunny since February. The two were recently spotted sharing a kiss after a sushi date in Los Angeles and going horseback riding together.
During his time on stage, Bad Bunny appeared to address the rumors circulating about his personal life. “People don’t know the reality of what I feel in my heart,” he said, once translated to English. “You’re not going to know me from a video on TikTok, an interview, or what people are saying about me. If you want to get to know me, I’ll invite you over to my house for a beer.”
Bad Bunny At Coachella
INDO-CA-APRIL 14, 2023: Bad Bunny performs at Coachella Weekend one on April 14, 2023. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Prior to being linked to Bad Bunny, Jenner was in a long-term relationship with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. The two initially called it quits in June 2022 after spending two years, but they reconciled for a brief period later that year. According to Us Weekly, Booker still holds out hope that Jenner and Bad Bunny aren’t serious with one another. “Devin doesn’t believe for one minute that Kendall and Bad Bunny’s relationship is that serious,” a source told the outlet. “He doesn’t think he’s her type and finds it difficult to believe there’s any longevity there between them.”
Amid the rumors of dating Jenner, Bad Bunny seemed to diss Devin Booker in his verse for Eladio Carrión‘s “Coco Chanel.” “Yo no soy malo, nah, bebé, eso e’ un gimmick / Pero el sol de PR calienta má’ que el de Phoenix / Ella lo sabe,” he sings on the track. When translated into English, the lyrics roughly mean, “I’m not bad, baby that’s a gimmick / But the sun in Puerto Rico is hotter than in Phoenix / She knows it.” Check out Bad Bunny’s comments from Coachella below.
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