MILLI Crashes Lollapalooza 2025 with Knock2 for a Blazing Surprise Set
When MILLI shows up, she doesn’t just perform—she makes history.
On August 1, 2025, the Thai rap phenom shook Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza Chicago with a surprise guest appearance during Knock2’s closing set. The two set the crowd on fire with their joint track “Dance or Dead,” marking another major milestone for MILLI, who is now officially the first Thai artist to ever perform at Lollapalooza.
From Mango Sticky Rice to Mainstage History
Fans might remember MILLI’s viral Coachella 2022 debut, where she devoured mango sticky rice mid-performance and instantly became a cultural icon. That moment put her—and Thai rap—on the global radar. Fast forward to 2025, and she’s doing it again. This time, not with dessert, but with one of the hardest-hitting sets of the night.
Backed by Knock2’s signature bass-heavy production, “Dance or Dead” brought the energy up to 100, closing out the night at Perry’s Stage with crowd-thrashing beats and MILLI’s razor-sharp delivery.
Knock2 x MILLI: A Cross-Cultural Power Combo
If you’ve already played MILLI’s HEAVYWEIGHT album on loop, you know “Dance or Dead” is one of the standout tracks—a searing collaboration between the Thai rap queen and Knock2, the Laotian-American DJ who’s been blowing up the EDM and festival circuit.
Knock2 has quickly become a name to watch, and his Lolla set proved why. Having MILLI jump in for a live collab turned an already hyped crowd into a frenzy.
Asia at Lolla: Rising and Unstoppable
This year’s Lollapalooza lineup proved that Asian acts aren’t just participating—they’re dominating. With global headliners like Twice and KATSEYE stepping into the spotlight, and past icons like NewJeans, STRAY KIDS, and Yoasobi paving the way, MILLI’s appearance added to a growing wave of Asian representation at major U.S. festivals.
And if Lolla’s 400,000+ crowd wasn’t familiar with MILLI before, they definitely are now.
What’s Next for MILLI?
With HEAVYWEIGHT still making waves and her live stage presence proving to be one of the most dynamic in the game, MILLI’s 2025 is looking stacked. This surprise set might’ve been the first, but we’re betting it won’t be the last this year.
“Dance or Dead” and the full HEAVYWEIGHT album are streaming now on all platforms.
📍 Location: Lollapalooza 2025 – Grant Park, Chicago
🎶 Track: “Dance or Dead” – MILLI x Knock2
🎧 Album: HEAVYWEIGHT
📸 Photo Credit: YUPP! Entertainment
🎤 Label: YUPP!, 88rising
