Jun 20, 2024 - Music

Tyler, The Creator cancels Lollapalooza, replaced with Megan Thee Stallion

Justin Kaufmann

Photo of a man performing on stage — Tyler, The Creator performs during 2021 Lollapalooza at Grant Park. Photo: Erika Goldring/WireImage

Hip-hop artist Tyler, The Creator has withdrawn from headlining at this year's Lollapalooza.

Why it matters: The August festival lineup has been released for months and attracts an estimated 400,000 fans, many who have already bought tickets.

Yes, but: Megastar Megan Thee Stallion will replace him on opening night, Aug. 1.

What they're saying: "I made a commitment I can no longer keep, and that bums me out knowing how excited folks were," Tyler, The Creator said on X.

"Please please forgive me or call me names when you see me in person. Love."

The intrigue: Tyler, The Creator also canceled his appearance at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco. His most recent outdoor music festival appearance was at Coachella in April.

Zoom out: He last played Lollapalooza in 2021 and hasn't released a new album since.

Megan Thee Stallion just came through Chicago in mid-May, playing sold out shows at the United Center.
Other Lollapalooza headliners include SZA, The Killers and Blink-182.

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Tyler, The Creator cancels Lollapalooza, replaced with Megan Thee Stallion

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