Karol G Sparks Outrage After Arriving Late To Coachella Headlining Set

Karol G Sparks Outrage After Arriving Late To Coachella Headlining Set...

Colombian superstar Karol G faced backlash after arriving nearly an hour late for her highly anticipated Coachella headlining set on Saturday night. The reggaeton singer, one of the festival's biggest draws this year, kept fans waiting until 11:45 PM PT for a performance that was scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM.

Thousands of attendees at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, grew visibly frustrated as the delay stretched on. Social media erupted with criticism, with many noting the strict 1:00 AM curfew that forced Karol G to cut her set short. Some fans reported leaving before she took the stage.

The delay comes amid heightened scrutiny of Coachella's scheduling after similar complaints about Friday night headliner Lana Del Rey's abbreviated performance. Festival organizers have not commented on whether technical issues caused Karol G's late start.

This marks Karol G's first Coachella appearance since her historic 2023 performance made her the first female Latin artist to headline the festival. Her Saturday night set was expected to showcase new material from her upcoming album.

Ticketholders who paid up to $1,000 for weekend passes expressed disappointment on Twitter, with one writing: "We missed half her show because of this. Not cool." Others defended the artist, suggesting production complexities may have caused the delay.

The controversy comes as Coachella faces increasing pressure to improve logistics for its 125,000 daily attendees. Last year's festival drew criticism for overcrowding and transportation issues.

Karol G's team has not yet addressed the late start publicly. The singer is scheduled to perform again during Coachella's second weekend on April 20, where organizers will likely implement stricter timing protocols.