It’s that time of year when your favorite rappers are rocking the mic at some of the world’s most popular music festivals.
Rolling Loud, one of the largest rap music festivals, will be a three-day event in Orlando, Florida from May 8-10. This year’s headliners include YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver and Playboi Carti. But other artists like Chief Keef, Destroy Lonely, Pooh Shiesty, Luh Tyler, Sexyy Red and more will also take the stage.
Speaking of sexy red, she’s going to be busy this summer. The St. Louis rapper will perform at multiple festivals, including the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., over the July 4th weekend and Essence Culture Festival in New Orleans.
Virginia’s own Clipse has also begun hosting festivals. Pusha T and No Malice will be making multiple appearances at various music festivals this summer, including Coachella, New York City’s Governors Ball, Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tenn., and Lollapalooza in Chicago.
Other rappers appearing at some cool festivals include Jay-Z, who headlined the 2026 Roots Picnic with Philadelphia’s The Roots; Three 6 Mafia performing on the Tacos & Tequila Festival Tour; Nas appearing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; and Baby Keem and A$AP Rocky headlining different nights at the dance party.
Check out the XXL hip-hop fan’s ultimate 2026 music festival guide below.
