Hip Hop/ Rap
Rolling Loud U.S. Lineup 2026 Revealed: Playboi Carti, YoungBoy, and Don Toliver to Headline
Rolling Loud, widely regarded as the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, has unveiled its U.S. lineup for 2026, and it’s making a bold shift. Instead of multiple American stops, Rolling Loud will host just one U.S. festival in 2026, a three-day event running May 8–10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Headlining the festival are Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again (NBA YoungBoy), and Don Toliver—three artists representing distinct but equally influential currents in modern hip-hop. Tickets are on sale now, with general admission passes starting at $279 and VIP passes priced at $599.
A New Chapter for Rolling Loud in Orlando
Rolling Loud co-founder Matt Zingler described the 2026 edition as a turning point for the brand. “Orlando felt like the right place to evolve the festival,” he said, pointing to the new city, venue, and a lineup designed to reflect the current state of hip-hop. The move to a single U.S. date signals a more focused, curated experience while keeping the festival accessible to fans.
Co-founder Tariq Cherif echoed the sentiment, calling the lineup “a statement.” He emphasized that Playboi Carti, NBA YoungBoy, and Don Toliver each embody different forces shaping hip-hop today, making their pairing intentional for Rolling Loud’s only American event of the year.
Stacked Lineup of Stars and Rising Voices
Beyond its headliners, Rolling Loud 2026 boasts a deep roster of established stars and emerging talent. Confirmed performers include Chief Keef, Sexyy Red, Destroy Lonely, BossMan Dlow, OsamaSon, Nettspend, PlaqueBoyMax, Fakemink, and EsDeeKid, alongside more than 70 additional artists across three stages.
The festival will also feature immersive art installations, local vendors, carnival-style attractions like a Ferris wheel, and Rolling Loud’s signature merchandise store. The event is all-ages, further expanding its appeal to younger hip-hop fans.
NBA YoungBoy’s Big Festival Return
For NBA YoungBoy, the Orlando headline slot marks another major milestone. The Baton Rouge rapper recently wrapped a 42-date sold-out arena tour and last appeared at Rolling Loud in Miami in 2019. His return as a headliner underscores his continued dominance despite limited festival appearances in recent years.
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Rolling Loud’s Expanding Global Footprint
While scaling back in the U.S., Rolling Loud continues to grow globally. The Rolling Loud World Tour heads to Sydney and Melbourne on March 7–8, 2026, with headliners Gunna and Ken Carson. In November 2025, Rolling Loud India debuted to a crowd of 65,000 fans, featuring Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver, and Karan Aujla.
Eleven years in, Rolling Loud 2026 signals evolution rather than contraction—delivering one massive U.S. moment while cementing its status as hip-hop’s most influential festival brand.
