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Lana Del Rey Invites Billie Eilish for Unfоrgettable Coachella Cоllaboration: ‘I’m Beyond Grateful She’s Here’

Entertainment — 04/14/2024

During her headline performance at Coachella on Friday night, Lana Del Rey fulfilled fantasies by inviting Billie Eilish onstage to perform two songs together.

Lana Del Rey Welcomes Billie Eilish as Coachella Guest for Two Duets

The 38-year-old “Summertime Sadness” singer delighted fans by collaborating with the 22-year-old Gen Z sensation in front of 100,000 festival attendees at the renowned music and arts festival in Indio, California.

Lana Del Rey made dreams come true during her headlining Coachella set on Friday night as she welcomed Billie Eilish on stage to perform two songs with her

Their joint performance commenced with Eilish’s 2016 hιt “Ocean Eyes,” followed by a duet rendition of Del Rey’s pop ballad “Video Games” from her album “Born to Dιe” (2012).

Billie Eilish Society on X: "“Much of the audience hemorrhaged by the time that Eilish, Del Rey's rumored and hotly anticipated main special guest, came out. That's a shame, because their performance

Acknowledging Eilish’s immense talent, Del Rey showered her with praise, declaring her as “the voice of our generation” and expressing her gratitude for their collaboration.

Lana del Rey y Billie Eilish cantaron juntas en el Coachella

Eilish, in response, humorously urged her idol to step aside, which elicited laughter from both.

Later, the “Bad Guy” singer expressed her admiration for Del Rey’s influence on her career and the music industry, proclaiming her as a reason for the existence of many, including herself.

Season Of Lana on X: "| Lana Del Rey has brought Billie Eilish out as her special guest performer at Coachella! https://t.co/j1ufOP1Qc2" / X

In addition to Eilish’s surprise appearance, Del Rey also brought out Jon Batiste and Jack Antonoff for special performances during her set.

To her fans' delight, the Summertime Sadness hitmaker, 38, invited the 22-year-old Gen Z superstar to join forces in front of 100,000 festival goers at the annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California

Their onstage collaboration at Coachella follows Del Rey’s interview with Eilish for Interview Magazine last year, during which they discussed navigating online criticism and internet trolls.

The pair first performed Eilish's 2016 track, Ocean Eyes, before doing a duet of Del Rey's pop ballad Video Games, off her second studio album, Born to Die (2012)

Eilish candidly shared her struggles with feeling disliked by others, especially amidst the negativity on platforms like TιkTоk and social media.

The 11-time Grammy nominee, who is considered one of the greatest musical storytellers of the 21st century, gave Eilish a sweet shoutout for joining her on stage

Del Rey, on the other hand, praised Eilish’s warmth and resilience, offering advice on dealing with negativity in the public eye.

'That's the voice of our generation, the voice of your generation,' Del Rey raved. 'I'm so fucking grateful she's standing next to me right now, singing my favorite song of hers'

Reflecting on her impact, Eilish credited Del Rey with revolutionizing the music industry and paving the way for artists like herself.

Later, the Bad Guy crooner gushed about Del Rey's impact on her career and the music industry

Del Rey, meanwhile, reminisced about her early experiences in the industry and the challenges she faced, highlighting the evolving perceptions of age and gender in music.

'This is the reason for half of you b**ches' existence...including mine!' Eilish told the audience. 'Lana Del Rey, you guys, come on!' (Eilish seen after hitting the stage)

Their conversation underscored the mutual respect and admiration between two generations of musical talent, leaving an indelible mark on both the past and future of the industry.