Young Thug Brings Out Surprise Guests at Coachella Performance

Rapper welcomes Camila Cabello, Ty Dolla $ign, and NAV during festival set.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:48am

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An abstract close-up photograph featuring the dramatic, high-contrast textures of shattered glass and glittering reflections, conceptually representing the excitement and spectacle of a major music festival performance.The shattered remains of Young Thug's dazzling Coachella stage production capture the explosive energy of the rapper's star-studded festival set.Coachella Today

Young Thug delivered a dynamic Coachella performance on Sunday night, featuring a slew of special guests. The rapper welcomed Camila Cabello to perform their hit song 'Havana,' and also brought out Ty Dolla $ign and NAV for collaborations. Thug opened his set with solo and joint tracks, and even shouted out Teyana Taylor, who was watching from the crowd, asking why she's been dodging his requests to style him.

Why it matters

Young Thug's Coachella set showcased his ability to deliver a high-energy, star-studded live show, further cementing his status as one of the most in-demand rappers in the industry. The surprise guest appearances and Thug's playful banter with the audience added to the excitement and unpredictability of his festival performance.

The details

Young Thug's Coachella set was filled with special moments, including Camila Cabello joining him to perform their 2018 hit 'Havana.' Thug also brought out Ty Dolla $ign to celebrate the singer's birthday by performing their collaboration 'Carnival,' as well as NAV for 'Trimski.' The rapper opened his set with solo and joint tracks like 'Ski' and 'Out West,' and the stage production featured drones and an apocalyptic-themed visual backdrop.

  • Young Thug performed at the Coachella music festival on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Young Thug

An American rapper known for his eclectic musical style and collaborations with a wide range of artists.

Camila Cabello

A Cuban-American singer and songwriter who has collaborated with Young Thug on the hit song 'Havana.'

Ty Dolla $ign

An American singer, songwriter, and record producer who joined Young Thug on stage to perform their song 'Carnival.'

NAV

A Canadian rapper who appeared as a special guest during Young Thug's Coachella set to perform 'Trimski.'

Teyana Taylor

An American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer who Young Thug called out from the stage, asking why she's been dodging his requests to style him.

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What they’re saying

“'They keep saying you rehearsing. What you rehearsing for?'”

— Young Thug, Rapper

“'I just feel big. I feel like I'm one of the biggest stars ... The judge was just like, 'Yo, you got to realize who you are.''”

— Young Thug, Rapper

What’s next

Young Thug is expected to continue his festival run this summer, with performances scheduled at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Rolling Loud.

The takeaway

Young Thug's dynamic Coachella set, filled with surprise guests and high-energy performances, solidified his status as one of the most captivating live acts in hip-hop today. His ability to engage the crowd and bring out fellow stars showcased his star power and versatility as an artist.