It’s that time of year when your favorite rappers rock the mic at some of the most popular music festivals worldwide.
One of the largest rap festivals, Rolling Loud, will hosts its three-day event in Orlando, Fla., from May 8 to 10. The headlining acts this year include YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver, and Playboi Carti. But other artists like Chief Keef, Destroy Lonely, Pooh Shiesty, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine, Big30, Sexyy Red, and more will also hit the stage.
Speaking of Sexyy Red she is going to be busy this summer. The St. Louis rapper will perform at several festivals, including Coachella in California and the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans during the July 4th weekend.
Also hitting the road are Virginia’s own Clipse. Pusha T and No Malice are making several appearances at different music festivals. The rap tandem will hit the stage at Coachella, the Governors Ball in New York, Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee, and Lollapalooza in Chicago this summer.
Other rappers popping up at some cool music festivals include Jay-Z who is headlining the 2026 Roots Picnic along with the Roots in Philadelphia, Three 6 Mafia are headlining the touring Tacos & Tequila Festival, Nas is performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Baby Keem and A$AP Rocky are headlining the Governors Ball on two separate nights in New York City.
So check out XXL‘s guide to rappers performing at these can’t-miss music festivals in 2026 below.
