Olivia Rodrigo Says Her Mom Skipped Her Lollapalooza Set To Watch Korn

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has shared a surprisingly metal twist from last year’s Lollapalooza, revealing that her mother chose to miss her headline set in favor of watching nü-metal legends Korn.

Rodrigo, who headlined the Chicago festival at the peak of her global rise, recalled the moment during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Transcribed by ThePRP.com):

“My mom likes so many crazy metal bands, which you would never guess just looking at her. I headlined Lollapalooza last year, which was so awesome and such a dream of mine. But they have like headliners go at the same time. So, like on this specific day, it was me and Korn headlining at the same time on like opposite stages.

And everyone’s like, ‘Oh, that’s perfect. You know, the Olivia fans will go see Olivia, the Korn fans will go see Korn. You know, there’s really no overlap.’ But there was one overlap, and it was my mom. My mom skipped my show to go see Korn! I let her do it, I’m happy she got her night.”

The moment highlights the unexpected crossover appeal between modern pop’s biggest names and legacy heavy acts like Korn, who have remained a major live draw decades into their career.

Rodrigo ultimately said she was supportive of the decision, noting that her mother enjoyed the experience and was excited to see the band live.

The set in question marked Korn’s first appearance at Lollapalooza since 1997, further adding to the significance of the moment for longtime fans of the band.

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[Via ThePRP]