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Lil Uzi Vert’s Lollapalooza Set Canceled Amid “Weather Issues,” Joins Major Lazer
Lil Uzi Vert's scheduled Friday performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago was cancelled due to heavy rain, ahead of headliner Charli XCX's set at the long-running festival. Weather disruption also forced the rescheduling of Zara Larsson's set, as organisers cited "weather issues" in an announcement made both on stage and via social media.
Despite missing his own slot on the T-Mobile Stage, Lil Uzi Vert made a surprise appearance later that evening during Major Lazer's performance on Perry's Stage, joining them for his 2022 single "Just Wanna Rock". Heavy rainfall continued into Saturday, delaying the festival's doors from opening until 2pm, with organisers warning attendees of muddy conditions in Grant Park and advising waterproof footwear.
In short
- Lil Uzi Vert's Lollapalooza set cancelled Friday due to heavy rain
- He later joined Major Lazer for a surprise performance instead
- Rain also delayed Saturday's doors and disrupted Zara Larsson's set
Explained simply
Lollapalooza is a long-running music festival held in Chicago’s Grant Park, a large public park beside the city centre. It features performances across several stages, with artists scheduled throughout the day and evening.
Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper, and Major Lazer is a music group known for dance music. A festival set is a planned performance at a particular time and stage; artists can also appear as guests during another performer’s set. Weather can affect outdoor festivals because rain may make stages and park grounds unsafe or difficult to use.