Coachella gossip alert: a recent r/coachella thread kicked off by u/cam0019 sparked a debate — should A$AP Rocky replace Young Thug on the Coachella bill?
The original post (Jan 17, 2026) was short and spicy: “hey coachella, there’s still time to replace Thug with someone with some actual good hip hop music… can we get Rocky, the new album is a bop.” The post gathered attention (49 upvotes, 61 comments) as fans weighed in on what a lineup swap might look like.
Quick context: Young Thug is listed on this year’s Coachella lineup, but some Redditors speculated about potential limitations on his set or even a last-minute cancellation — commenters pointed to probation-related restrictions they’d heard about, though that was presented as rumour and not confirmed in the thread.
Top reactions from the discussion:
– HueyHoncho: “This sub is so weird when it comes to hip hop lol A$AP is also a very inconsistent performer. His sets are very hit or miss. Hoping Thug comes correct for Coachella though first major festival outside. Set has a lot of potential.”
– phantofan89: “I could see Young Thug cancelling. And then I could see us getting A$AP. He’s gonna find a way to get on that lineup.”
– Successful-Ask6550: “Not gonna tolerate the Young Thug slander. We don’t need to put down one talented artist to lift up another. You wild!”
– randomcatlady1234: “I saw something a while back saying that Young Thug can’t discuss (rap) about any gang violence, etc since he’s on probation. I’m interested to see what his performance is actually like …”
– Repulsive_Banana1022: “Weird post man, if you like Rocky you can like him without hating on young thug. Also, why do you act like there can only be one big rap name lol”
Some fans floated alternative scenarios — like Anyma dropping out and A$AP sliding in as a replacement — but most replies framed the debate as standard Coachella wishful thinking and lineup chatter.
Why it matters: Coachella lineup swaps are part of festival season drama — fans love speculating about last-minute changes, surprise guests, and who’d make the best fit for a late-night hip-hop slot. A$AP Rocky has recent momentum with a new album, while Young Thug remains a high-profile act with a lot riding on his festival performances.
What do you think? Would you rather see A$AP Rocky step in, or stick with Young Thug’s set? Drop your hot takes in the comments.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1qeyi3m/replace_young_thug_with_aap/