The Weeknd y Swedish House Mafia reemplazan a Kanye West

After the American rapper Kanye West You will withdraw from the famous festival, Coachella confirmed a new poster With The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia leading the way on Sunday. The changes were announced just over a week before the event began.

Sale Kanye, Intra The Weeknd y Swedish House Mafia

It’s only been two days since news of this came out Kanye West He was coming out of Coachella and the artists who would serve as the replacement had already been announced.

So Wednesday morning California Festival Coachella confirmed it The Weeknd with Swedish House Mafia They will be on stage on Sunday instead of the rapper.

Both artists, who have already collaborated, will be headlines at show together On the 17th and 24th of April. Others responsible for bringing music to the major stages of Coachella are Harry Stiles (April 15 and 22) and billie eilish (April 16 and 23).

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– coachella April 6 2022

Why did Kanye West retire?

It was reported on Monday that Kanye West has downgraded his scheduled participation in The closing night of the Coachella Festival. Although the reasons for the rapper’s decision not to participate in the event are unclear, it is taking place in the context of controversy.

Among the incidents in which Kanye was involved are hostile words billie eilish (Also announced for Coachella) due to the singer’s alleged comments about Travis Scott.

In addition, his performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards was canceled due to racist remarks against Trevor Noah, who hosted the awards ceremony.

Finally, it should be noted that Swedish House Mafia And the weekend They have already collaborated on making music. In particular, the musicians released the song «moth to flame» End of 2021. In addition, the electronic group co-produced two songs on the album «Dawn FM» Canadian singer and songwriter.