Who’s Performing On Day 1 Of Rolling Loud India And What Songs They’ll Be Playing

Rolling Loud India’s inaugural Day 1 (Saturday, November 22) is stacked with international heavyweights and exciting Indian rap talent. Headliners Central Cee and Wiz Khalifa promise to bring global star power, while supporting acts like Swae Lee, DaBaby, Denzel Curry, and a host of prominent Indian rappers (Hanumankind, Gurinder Gill, AR Paisley, Arivu, etc.) make the day a culturally rich hip-hop summit. Since official setlists haven’t been released, the following is an informed projection of what they might play – based on their most popular and recent songs.

Artist-by-Artist Breakdown: Day 1 Highlights & Likely Songs

Here are the Day 1 (Nov 22) performers and some of the key songs they’re likely to perform, along with a bit of background and any major awards or recognition.

Central Cee

• About: UK rapper Central Cee (real name Oakley Caesar-Su) is one of the Day 1 headliners. He has become a dominant figure in UK drill/rap. He’s also made history: at the 2025 MOBO Awards, he won Best Male Act, becoming the joint most-decorated rapper in the award’s history with seven MOBO trophies – tying with Stormzy. 
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Which One – his 2025 collaboration with Drake.
    
  • GBP (with 21 Savage) – a single from 2025.
    
  • Doja – one of his earlier viral hits, still very popular.
    
  • Sprinter – among his most-streamed tracks.
    
  • Loading – another fan favorite.

Wiz Khalifa

• About: Pittsburgh rap legend, Wiz Khalifa has been a major name in hip-hop for over a decade. He has won several awards – for example, he won a BET Award for Best New Artist. He’s also been nominated for multiple Grammys (including for See You Again).
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • See You Again (featuring Charlie Puth) – arguably his biggest crossover hit.
    
  • Black and Yellow – a hometown anthem and fan favorite.
    
  • Young, Wild & Free (with Snoop Dogg & Bruno Mars) – a party classic.
    
  • Roll Up – a smooth, laid-back track.
    
  • No Sleep – another significant track from his early days. 

Swae Lee

• About: Known for his melodic voice, Swae Lee is a go-to for hooks and features. While he hasn’t won major mainstream rap awards to the level of some peers, his influence is big, especially in pop-rap and features.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Sunflower – his mega-hit with Post Malone.
    
  • Solo tracks or features like Unforgettable (if he brings his melodic flavor).

DaBaby

• About: The American rapper known for high-energy bars and charismatic delivery. He’s had multiple chart successes.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Suge – one of his breakout bangers.
    
  • Ball If I Want To – a recent, confident anthem.
    
  • ROCKSTAR – if he leans into his more melodic/trap-oriented hits.

Denzel Curry

• About: Known for his versatility, rapid flows, and experimental rap.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • ULTIMATE – a fan-favorite with huge live energy.
    
  • RICKY – one of his standout tracks.
    
  • Clout Cobain or CLOUT COBAIN vs. LORI DAVY – could bring deep or aggressive vibes.

Hanumankind

• About: Indian-American rapper Sooraj Cherukat (a.k.a. Hanumankind) hails from Kerala and blends his South-Indian cultural roots with modern hip-hop. He gained massive attention with Big Dawgs – the track went viral and helped put him on the global map.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Big Dawgs – his breakout single, extremely likely to feature.
    
  • Run It Up – a newer single (2025) that fuses chenda drums (traditional Kerala percussion) with rap.
    
  • Holiday – another recent track from his Monsoon Season mixtape.

Gurinder Gill

• About: Indo-Canadian rapper and singer (from Punjab origin), part of the “Run-Up” collective (with AP Dhillon, etc.).
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Brown Munde – one of his biggest hits (with AP Dhillon, Gminxr, etc.).
    
  • Majhail – another well-known track.

AR Paisley

• About: AR Paisley is a Canadian-Indian rapper known in the diaspora hip-hop circuit.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Songs from his albums like Cost Ya, Paisley, Only You, Drippy, and more. 

Arivu

• About: Arivu is a Tamil rapper, lyricist, and activist known for socially conscious rap in India.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • Pakkam Neeyum or other well-known protest/conscious rap tracks.
    
  • Anti Indian – one of his strong tracks.

Robb Banks

• About: American rapper known for his dark, atmospheric trap style.
  
• Likely Songs:
  
  • All the Way Up/Fine Day or deeper cuts.
    
  • Possibly ILYSM or 2PhoneShawty if he goes into fan favorites.

Chow Lee, Meba Ofilia, Wild Wild Women, Zefaan, Allyn, DJ Five Venoms

These artists are also part of Day 1. They are likely to perform a mix of their recent popular tracks, underground anthems, or collaborative pieces suited for a festival crowd. 

Summing Up

Day 1 of Rolling Loud India brings a powerful blend of global rap stars and rising Indian talent, with headliners Central Cee and Wiz Khalifa expected to deliver their biggest hits. International names like Swae Lee, DaBaby, and Denzel Curry add depth, while Indian artists such as Hanumankind and Gurinder Gill bring local energy, making November 22 an unmissable opening day.