Why hasn't Drake performed at Rolling Loud?

According to Rolling Loud co-founder Tariq Cherif, they send Drake an offer "every year" with "millions of dollars", but the rapper has declined to perform at the festival.

Is Kanye West welcome at Rolling Loud?

Yes, Cherif says Kanye West, the artist formerly known as Ye, is "always welcome" at Rolling Loud. The co-founder says "That's my guy. I love Ye. Don't let anybody tell you different."

Where is the first Rolling Loud festival in India taking place?

The international hip-hop festival is debuting its first edition in Mumbai, India this weekend. Headliners include Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Karan Aujla and Don Toliver.

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Rolling Loud Founder Offers Millions to Drake, But Fails to Secure Headliner

18 Nov, 2025

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Rolling Loud co-founder says they offer Drake millions to perform, but he declines
Kanye West is always welcome at the festival, according to the co-founder
Rolling Loud debuts its first festival in Mumbai, India this weekend

Rolling Loud Founder Offers Millions to Drake, But Fails to Secure Headliner

According to Rolling Loud co-founder Tariq Cherif, the popular hip-hop festival has been trying to book Drake as a headliner for years, but the rapper has consistently turned down their "max offer" of millions of dollars. Cherif revealed this information during a recent livestream with Adin Ross and DJ Akademiks.