Post Malone's Country Twist, Megan’s Power Play, and Gaga’s Wild Ritual: Coachella 2025 Had It All

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When Post Malone took the stage to close out the first weekend of Coachella 2025, he didn’t just headline—he heartlined. Draped in denim and puffing a cigarette, Posty served up a nostalgic mix of rap hits and his recent country tunes, proving genre-bending is no longer a flex—it’s an art. With nearly 100,000 fans under the sweltering California sun, he wrapped up his performance with a heartfelt reminder: “You’re loved more than you know.” Cue the crowd tears.

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Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Heat—and Legends

Before Post hit the stage, Megan Thee Stallion turned the desert into a dance floor, bringing out not one but two queens—Ciara and Queen Latifah—for an unforgettable main stage takeover. If there were ever a time to scream "Hot Girl Summer," it’s now.

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Lady Gaga’s Dark Pop Spectacle

Lady Gaga stormed the main stage with a theatrical performance that opened with a jaw-dropping ritual set to her 2011 hit “Bloody Mary.” The show was so intense, even Blackpink was spotted watching from the crowd, with Lisa later caught vibing to Enhypen's set. Gaga’s new album Mayhem was front and center, and yes, it was as chaotic and fabulous as the title suggests.

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Cameos, Chaos, and Crowd-Surfing Celebs

Coachella isn’t just for the music—it’s where pop culture breathes. Benson Boone flipped into Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen legend Brian May. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were spotted among the crowd, just casually blending in. Over at Yeat’s set, Justin and Hailey Bieber danced alongside Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi like it was a VIP party open to the whole crowd.

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Charli XCX Brings Back the Brat Era

Fresh from sweeping the Brit Awards, Charli XCX delivered a brat-tastic set complete with surprise guests Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, and Lorde. Fans relived their “brat summer” with bangers like “Von Dutch” and “360,” while screaming lyrics from Guess with Billie like it was the soundtrack to their year.

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Country, K-pop, and Kraftwerk

The genre-hopping didn’t stop there. Viral country sensation Shaboozey kicked off Sunday with twang and swagger, fresh off his Grammy nomination. Jennie of Blackpink wowed solo, just days after Lisa’s own killer set, and German pioneers Kraftwerk drew a devoted crowd with their classic electronic soundscapes like Autobahn and Computer Love.

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Politics in the Spotlight

Music wasn’t the only thing turning heads. Senator Bernie Sanders stepped up before Clairo’s set to deliver a fiery speech slamming Trump-era policies. Green Day reworked their lyrics to spotlight the war in Gaza and call out MAGA politics. Irish rap trio Kneecap also stirred things up with an anti-Thatcher chant that mysteriously got cut from the livestream.

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When the Music Stopped… Literally

It wouldn’t be Coachella without a little chaos. Campers faced up to 12-hour wait times under punishing heat after organizers replaced the first-come-first-served system with reservations. Last year’s tech troubles lingered too—Grimes faced a playback meltdown in her DJ set that left her visibly frustrated. And who could forget when Blur’s Damon Albarn called the crowd “lacklustre” and promised never to return?

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Coachella’s Future: Music or Influencer Playground?

With all the glitter, glam, and unexpected drama, one thing remains clear—Coachella still knows how to own a weekend. But questions linger. A 2024 survey revealed 75% of festival-goers believe influencers are overshadowing the music. Is Coachella still about the sound, or the spectacle?

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Stay tuned—Weekend Two is coming in hot. Literally.

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