Lollapalooza India has turned up the excitement with its 2026 lineup announcement: iconic rock band Linkin Park and two standout rappers, Playboi Carti and Yungblud, will headline the festival on January 24–25, 2026, at Mumbai’s famed Mahalaxmi Race Course. Beyond just names on a poster, Carti and Yungblud bring unique energy and style that fans can’t wait to experience live.
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Who Is Playboi Carti?
Playboi Carti, real name Jordan Terrell Carter, is an American rapper and singer from Atlanta, Georgia, now in his late 20s. He rose to fame with his self-titled 2017 mixtape, which featured hit singles like ‘Magnolia and ‘Wokeuplikethis (with Lil Uzi Vert), both charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
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His 2018 studio album Die Lit debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and his 2020 follow-up Whole Lotta Red launched straight to number one. His latest album, Music (2025), again topped the Billboard 200 and displayed his experimental blend of trap, EDM, and ‘rage-rap’ styles, cementing his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. Carti is well-known not just for his music but for his bold fashion and stage presence—he's become something of a hip-hop style icon.
Who Is Yungblud?
Yungblud (real name Dominic Harrison) is a British singer-songwriter and rapper from Doncaster, England, known for blending alt-rock, punk, hip-hop, and pop. Since his early breakout in 2019 with tracks like ‘Loner’ and ‘11 Minutes’ (featuring Halsey and Travis Barker), he’s built a reputation for raw, emotional, and genre-defying music.
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His 2025 album Idols launched powerful singles like ‘Zombie,’ a stirring pop-rock ballad that explores self-image and insecurity, featuring orchestral strings and a video starring Florence Pugh. Other fan-favourite tracks include ‘Fleabag,’ ‘The Funeral,’ ‘Tissues,’ ‘Lowlife,’ and ‘Lovesick Lullaby,’ showcasing his blend of high-energy rock and candid lyricism.
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The announcement is generating major buzz among fans online. Social media is lighting up with excitement, many are drawing attention to the genre-spanning contrast of Carti’s wildly experimental trap sound and Yungblud’s emotionally intense alt-rock energy.
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On Reddit and music forums, fervent fans praise both artists’ performances. For instance, Playboi Carti’s theatrical live shows and fashion-forward presence are often described as ‘relentless’ and unforgettable, while Yungblud’s tracks like ‘Lowlife’ and ‘Weird!’ are called fun to bop along to and emotionally honest.
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