Rolling Loud India: Swae Lee, Nav, Wiz Khalifa & More Take You Behind the Scenes | All Access: Tour Stop
Rolling Loud India made its highly anticipated debut this past weekend, marking a significant milestone in the global expansion of the renowned music festival. This inaugural event brought together a vibrant mix of hip-hop artists and fans, showcasing the growing appreciation for hip-hop culture in India. The festival featured performances from big names like Swae Lee, Wiz Khalifa, and Nav, who all expressed their excitement about the event and the enthusiastic response from the Indian audience. In interviews, artists highlighted the unique experience of performing in India, noting the crowd’s energy and familiarity with their music. For instance, Rich the Kid remarked on how fans knew every word to his songs, creating an exhilarating atmosphere that rivaled performances in the United States.
The festival not only celebrated music but also highlighted the cultural exchange between artists and fans. Swae Lee, who was impressed by the crowd’s enthusiasm, noted that the energy felt akin to performing in Miami, while Wiz Khalifa shared that songs like “We Dem Boyz” resonated particularly well with international audiences. The artists’ interactions with fans further emphasized the deep-rooted love for hip-hop in India, with attendees expressing their excitement and appreciation for the genre. Tarik Cherif, one of the festival’s organizers, emphasized that Rolling Loud aims to bring hip-hop culture to fans worldwide, and India’s vibrant response proved the festival’s potential for future events in the region.
In addition to the music, the artists took time to appreciate the local culture, with many expressing their love for Indian cuisine and the hospitality they received. Nav remarked on the familiarity he felt among the crowd, saying, “Everybody’s brown, everybody looks like me,” which resonated with the diverse audience. Overall, Rolling Loud India was not just a music festival; it was a celebration of hip-hop culture, community, and the power of music to unite people across different backgrounds. As the festival wraps up, it leaves behind a lasting impression and sets the stage for future events that will continue to bridge the gap between global artists and local fans.
Rolling Loud India took place this past weekend, and we’re taking you inside the inaugural event! Featuring interviews with Nav, Swae Lee, Wiz Khalifa, fans and more, keep watching to experience what the festival was like.
Swae Lee:
Shout out to India, man.
Nav:
Everybody’s brown, everybody looks like me.
Wiz Khalifa:
“Beware?”
Tetris Kelly:
Yeah, it’s “Beware” remix with Jay-Z, I feel like as soon as that- we’re here.
Rich the Kid:
Hey, they knew every song. Knew every word. So it was exciting.
Guest 1:
Also, people love hip-hop in India.
Tarik Cherif:
If you want to experience hip-hop culture, come to Rolling Loud, and we’re coming to you worldwide.
Tetris Kelly:
Hanging out at Rolling Loud India with Wiz Khalifa, man, this is so crazy to me that we even here.
What is the song that you have you feel like that you know, everybody gonna sing the words that like they react differently than they would in the States?
Wiz Khalifa:
Definitely “We Dem Boyz,” that’s one that gets like the crowds in the foreign country.
Tetris Kelly:
What was one of your favorite acts yesterday?
Guest 2:
My favorite was Swae Lee.
Swae Lee:
That crowd crazy, right? Feel like we back in Miami or something, like they, they screaming. That’s my first time coming here.
Tetris Kelly:
What you ate, like what’s the energy?
Rich the Kid:
I love it out here. It’s cool. All the people is cool, very down to earth, and the energy is great.
AR Paisley:
I love it, can’t complain. Food’s been good.
Wiz Khalifa:
I just had some regular chicken and rice type
Nav:
We got to eat. The food is amazing. All the hotels, all of staff, everybody ever just treats us with the utmost respect.
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