The rapper, now named Ye, was to be the title of Sunday’s slot machine. It was reported earlier in the week that he had left and Coachella confirmed it after organizers released a new poster with Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd in Sunday’s title. In 2011, West made a title in California, but since then he has not made his own set at Coachella, making guest appearances on The Weeknd set in 2015 and with Kid Cudi in 2019. Former One Direction member Harry Styles is still in the headlines for this Friday’s slot, while Billie Eilish will be in the headlines on Saturday. The change in line-up comes just a week before the return of the California Music Festival after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. West has kept a low profile since being banned from Instagram for 24 hours for violating the social networking platform’s bullying policies. Instagram suspended his account after repeatedly attacking Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson, 28, who is dating his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Subscribe to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker West was due to appear in the Grammys this week, but his position was ruled out after “concerning his online behavior”. The 44-year-old was nominated for five awards but did not attend Sunday’s ceremony. Won the Best Rap Song Award for Jail with Jay-Z. Other artists appearing at Coachella this year include Daniel Caesar, Big Sean, Megan Thee Stallion, Disclosure, 21 Savage, Flume, Dojo Cat, Jamie xx, Run the Jewels and Dave.
