Rapper Megan Thee Stallion joins Lollapalooza lineup, replacing Tyler the Creator

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Megan Thee Stallion is joining the Lollapalooza lineup! The hip-hop megastar will take the stage this August in Grant Park, replacing rapper Tyler, the Creator as a headlining act. The festival announced the lineup change in a Facebook post Thursday morning. 

“Hot girl summer in Chicago! Unfortunately, Tyler, the Creator will not be able to perform this year. See Megan Thee Stallion headline Lolla on Thursday, August 1st!,” read the post.

Megan Thee Stallion will take over the Thursday night headlining spot previously filled by Tyler the Creator. According to Billboard, Tyler, the Creator announced his decision to drop off the festival bill on social media Thursday, but did not provide a reason for his departure. 

Megan Thee Stallion joins a lineup including headliners Blink-182, SZA, Skrillex, The Killers, and more. Lollapalooza will take place at Chicago’s Grant Park from August 1-4. General Admission (GA) single-day tickets for the first three days of the Lollapalooza are sold out, but a waitlist is available. GA single-day tickets for Sunday are still available for purchase, along with other ticket packages.

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