Playboi Carti and The Weeknd Shine at Rolling Loud

Playboi Carti closed out the Rolling Loud California 2025 festival with a memorable performance featuring special guests The Weeknd, Skepta, and social media influencer Kai Cenat. This marked The Weeknd's first time performing at the festival as they debuted their new collaboration, 'Rather Lie,' from Carti's latest album, 'I Am Music.' During the show, Carti gifted his custom 'Young Vamp Life' (YVL) chain to Cenat and Dabo, enhancing his mystique and influence. The album, featuring 30 tracks and collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott, broke Spotify streaming records and is expected to impact the Billboard 200 chart significantly. The festival also featured performances by A$AP Rocky, who debuted new tracks, and Peso Pluma, the first Latin headliner in the festival's history. This festival iteration follows a successful previous year with headliners like Nicki Minaj and Kanye West.