A vibrant Reddit thread on r/lollapalooza has fans buzzing about the prevalence of “nepo babies” — artists with close music or entertainment family ties — in the 2025 Lollapalooza lineup.
Highlighted artists include:
- Sabrina Carpenter: Headliner and niece of Nancy Cartwright, famed voice of Bart Simpson.
- Gracie Abrams: Daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams and actress Katie McGrath.
- Landon Barker: Son of Blink-182’s Travis Barker.
- 2hollis: Son of Skrillex’s manager.
Community debate swirls around whether these ties help or hinder fresh faces breaking into the festival circuit, with some insisting industry connections merely open doors that talent keeps propped, while others see the pattern as a gatekeeping mechanism crowding out independent voices.
As Lollapalooza 2025 heats up, the conversation shines a spotlight on the music biz’s family networks and challenges festivals to balance legacy and merit on their stages.
Source: r/lollapalooza