Olivia Rodrigo Surprises Fans with 'Drop Dead' Live Debut at Addison Rae's Coachella Set

The two singers also performed a duet of Rae's hit 'Headphones On' during the festival's second weekend.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:56am

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During Addison Rae's Coachella set, the singer surprised the crowd by bringing out Olivia Rodrigo to perform Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead' live for the first time. The two artists also collaborated on a duet version of Rae's song 'Headphones On' during the festival's second weekend.

Why it matters

Rodrigo's surprise appearance at Coachella generated major buzz and excitement among fans, further solidifying her status as one of the biggest pop stars of the moment. The live debut of 'Drop Dead' also built anticipation for Rodrigo's highly anticipated third album, scheduled for release in June.

The details

As Rae was performing her 2025 single 'Headphones On' on the Coachella main stage, she paused and called out to Rodrigo, who then joined her to continue the song. The two artists then launched into a live performance of Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead,' which was released just days earlier as the pre-release single for her upcoming album 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.'

  • Rodrigo's new single 'Drop Dead' was released on Friday, April 19, 2026.
  • Rodrigo's third album 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.

The players

Olivia Rodrigo

A 23-year-old Grammy-nominated singer known for hit albums like 'Guts' and popular singles such as 'Drivers License' and 'Good 4 U.'

Addison Rae

A 25-year-old singer and social media personality who rose to fame on TikTok and has since released her own music, including the 2025 single 'Headphones On.'

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What they’re saying

“'Did you guys listen to any new music during the week, maybe?'”

— Addison Rae, Singer

“'Oh my god, I might drop dead,'”

— Addison Rae, Singer

What’s next

Rodrigo's highly anticipated third album 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026, which is expected to generate significant interest and attention from music fans.

The takeaway

Rodrigo's surprise Coachella appearance and live debut of her new single 'Drop Dead' showcased her continued rise as one of the biggest pop stars, building anticipation for her upcoming album release and further solidifying her status as a must-see live performer.