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CORTIS & Juicy J Talks About Performing New Song “Motion” At Lollapalooza 2026 | All Access
K-pop group CORTIS discussed their new collaboration "Motion" with veteran rapper Juicy J in a backstage interview at Lollapalooza 2026, filmed for Billboard's "All Access" video series. The clip highlights a cross-genre pairing between the boy band and the Southern hip-hop veteran, and touches on the pair's live debut of the track despite weather disruption at the Chicago festival.
Rain caused a delay to CORTIS's Lollapalooza set, though the group say fans stayed enthusiastic throughout. A member of CORTIS described being a long-time fan of Juicy J, citing his influence in introducing them to Southern hip-hop, while Juicy J praised the group's versatility across singing, dancing and rapping, reflecting on his own two-decade career and continued enthusiasm for working with new artists.
In short
- CORTIS and Juicy J debuted new song "Motion" live at Lollapalooza 2026.
- Rain caused a weather delay to CORTIS's Chicago festival set.
- Juicy J praised CORTIS's talent; group cited him as a key influence.
Explained simply
Lollapalooza is a large annual music festival held in Chicago, featuring performers from different genres. CORTIS is a K-pop boy band, while Juicy J is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, known for Southern hip-hop and a career spanning more than two decades.
Collaborations between K-pop acts and hip-hop artists bring together performers with different musical backgrounds and audiences. The pairing also reflects how artists can draw on influences from beyond their own genre, while performing at a major festival puts that collaboration before a broad live audience.