Hayley Williams Revives "Airplanes" With Rico Nasty

Hayley Williams delivered a blast from the past in Queens on Thursday, September 17th, captivating fans with a revival of B.o.B.'s 2010 hit "Airplanes." The Paramore singer, performing at Forest Hills Stadium, brought the addictive chorus back to life, enlisting fellow artist Rico Nasty to join her on stage for the rendition. This special performance was particularly noteworthy as it marked the first time Williams had performed the song live in roughly 16 years, having last sung it with B.o.B. in 2010.

Williams recently shared insights into the song's unexpected history. She explained that she initially recorded vocals for the track when it was intended for Lupe Fiasco's album, Lasers. However, mere weeks before its release, the song was reassigned to B.o.B., then a new artist from Atlanta. The track subsequently became a massive, unforeseen hit, a phenomenon Williams experienced as a unique, albeit not personal, part of the ride.