Drake has offered a curious response to the announcement of the Coachella 2027 lineup.

Despite being rumored as a potential headliner, the Rap superstar is notably absent from next year’s bill.

And the Canadian hitmaker wasted little time making his presence felt in the comments following the official reveal.

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As reported earlier, SZA, Dua Lipa, and Tame Impala have been confirmed as headliners for the festival’s two weekends in April.

Shortly after Goldenvoice unveiled the star-studded lineup on November 11, Drake appeared in the comments of Coachella’s official Instagram announcement.

His response? A solitary crying-face emoji: 😢

The reaction comes after weeks of speculation that the ‘Iceman’ rapper could be returning to the festival as a headliner.

Drake previously topped the Coachella bill in 2015, making a potential return particularly noteworthy.

However, neither the rapper nor organizers have confirmed whether discussions took place or why he was absent from the final lineup.

One thing that is confirmed is his intention to hit the road next year.

During the September promotional campaign for his ‘FOMO’ short film, Drake announced plans for a 2027 world tour.

He said:

“Obviously, tour is coming, and there’s other things on the horizon, some big shows. Of course, we’ll be out in 2027 to see everybody again across the world.”

Tour dates have yet to be unveiled.

Meanwhile, the MC is also sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, having reportedly declined to submit his three 2026 albums, including ‘Iceman,’ for consideration.

As for Coachella, surprise appearances remain possible, although there is no confirmation that Drizzy will be among them.

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[Photo credits: Drake Instagram / Coachella via Instagram