Rap and entertainment superstar Tyler, the Creator served as the opening night headliner for the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago's Grant Park on Thursday night, but he was almost forced to cancel his performance.

In a brief hourlong set, the rapper packed in new and old jams. In addition to a platter of “Don’t Tap the Glass,” there was a big spotlight on “Chromakopia” and its verbose tracks like “Rah Tah Tah” and the fan favorite lick of “Sticky.

Lollapalooza 2025 kicked off in Chicago's Grant Park on a high note Thursday. Tyler, the Creator made his triumphant return to the festival after canceling last year's headlining set, and Luke Combs also served as a headliner,