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When Black women show up, the entire energy shifts. That was the vibe Day One Coachella 2025 attendees caught on April 11. Kicking off spring festival season, the Indio desert pulsed with the sound, style, and spirit of unapologetic Black womanhood.
The iconic Missy Elliott, Memphis rap queen GloRilla, South African global riser Tyla, and Chicago’s beloved Ravyn Lenae performed on various stages throughout the first night. Delivering fly sets and performances, each showed how Black women are the blueprint, setting the tone in music and fashion.
And to think, this is just the beginning. With Megan Thee Stallion, Tink, Muni Long, Amaarae, and more to come, the Black girl takeover is just getting started.
Let’s get into Day One performances.
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Missy Elliott’s mainstage moment showed attendees why she will forever be an icon.
Missy’s performance was part concert, part cultural history lesson, and 100% legendary. With a career spanning decades and a catalog full of hits that never get old, Missy delivered a stage show that reminded everyone why she’s in a league of her own.
The raptress is simply iconic.
GloRilla brings Memphis style and Hollywood glam to the desert
GloRilla’s set was pure Memphis fire. The breakout star brought her raw, fun, and no-nonsense energy to the desert stage—and her opening made it clear she didn’t come to blend in. She stepped out wearing a Joker-style cartoon mask, only to dramatically pull it off and reveal her face beat, fresh bob, and full-on bombshell realness.
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Tyla makes her mark – literally – on stage.
Tyla finally had her Coachella moment—and sis made it count. After reportedly canceling last year due to injury, the South African star hit the stage and delivered what we’ve been waiting for.
Before leaving the stage, she made her mark. The star took a spray can and wrote “TYLA” in green letters on a larger-than-life tiger prompt. The songstress is living in the moment and doing it her way. Yes, Sis!
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Ravyn Lenae takes her indie-rock, R&B vibes to the desert
Ravyn Lenae also lit up Coachella on day one showing the culture’s versatility and undeniable influence. Bringing to the stage her mix of futuristic R&B, avant-garde, and indie rock sound, Ravyn stunned crowds with some of her hottest hits. Her melodic tones were everything, and her fans were singing every single word.
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The Black girl magic doesn’t stop with day one, however. Next up is Megan Thee Stallion, Tink, Muni Long, and Amaarae. If you weren’t able to make it to the West Coast, Coachella is streaming live starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on YouTube.
In the meantime, keep scrolling for a fashion breakdown of fits and stage details from our favorite 2025 Coachella Day One moments.
