Following much anticipation, Rolling Loud India has finally announced its lineup for its second edition, featuring Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, producer Metro Boomin, British rapper Skepta and Big Sean, all of whom are set to perform in India for the first time. Karan Aujla will return to headline for the second consecutive year, as the festival takes place on December 12 and 13, 2026, in partnership with District.
The announcement brings together established international acts and artists representing different corners of India’s hip-hop scene, from Delhi rap duo Seedhe Maut and Punjabi rapper-producer Wazir Patar to Haryanvi rapper Dhanda Nyoliwala and Tamil artist Paal Dabba. More than 10 of the 30 artists on the bill have Indian roots, with representation spanning Punjabi, Haryanvi, Tamil, Marathi and Gujarati hip-hop.
Day one, December 12, will see Burna Boy and Metro Boomin close out the festival’s opening day, alongside Big Sean. Burna Boy, who won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall in 2021, has helped take Afrobeats to a global audience. His performance marks his first appearance in India, bringing his catalogue of global hits to a live audience here.
Metro Boomin has become a household name, shaping the sound of contemporary American hip-hop through his production work with artists including Future, 21 Savage, Drake and Travis Scott. His Rolling Loud India set will mark his first performance in the country.
Big Sean, the multi-platinum rapper known for tracks such as Bounce Back and I Don't F** With You*, will also make his India debut on day one. The supporting lineup includes GoldLink, Dhanda Nyoliwala, Slayr, ApolloRed1, Paal Dabba, SoSoCamo, Steel Banglez, Snappy Kaal and Jorjiana, among others.
On December 13, Karan Aujla will return to the festival's headline slot after performing at the Indian edition's inaugural festival in 2025. His return places Punjabi music at the centre of a festival that has sought to bring India's hip-hop audience into the same space as international rap acts.
Joining Aujla on day two is Skepta, the British rapper widely associated with bringing grime to a global audience. Known for tracks including Shutdown and That's Not Me, Skepta is set to make his India debut at the festival, with the organisers billing it as his first and only show in the country.
The day-two lineup also features ScHoolboy Q, the Los Angeles rapper behind Oxymoron and Blue Lips; Chicago rapper BabyChiefDoIt; Delhi-based duo Seedhe Maut; Wazir Patar; and Raja Kumari. NAVZ-47, Vichaar, MC Gawthi, Shikriwal, Robb Bank$, DJ Five Venoms, DJ EJ, Ravator, The Spindoctor and 2slimey round out the wider bill.
Rolling Loud made its India debut in November 2025 at Loud Park in Navi Mumbai, drawing a reported 65,000 fans across two days. The inaugural lineup included Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa and Karan Aujla, among others. The return of the festival comes as India’s live music market continues to attract international artists and large-scale touring productions, with hip-hop increasingly forming a significant part of that calendar.