Coachella 2017 ushered in change and cultural moments that extended far beyond the stage. Held over the weekends of April 14-16 and April 21-23, the festival was initially expected to feature Beyoncé as a headliner. However, following medical advice due to her pregnancy, "Queen Bey" postponed her performance to 2018. Stepping in with flair, Lady Gaga made history as the first woman to headline the event in a decade. Her high-energy set, complete with the debut of her single "The Cure," electrified the crowd and cemented her place in the festival’s legacy.

Kendrick Lamar closed out with a performance hailed as one of the most impactful, showcasing powerful material from his newly released "DAMN." album. His sharp lyricism and commanding stage presence reaffirmed the importance of contemporary hip-hop at the event. Radiohead also returned as headliners, and despite technical difficulties during their first weekend set, the band delivered a deeply…