Kanye West Leads Hip Hop into Lollapalooza

The Lollapalooza Music Festival, started by Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell is about to go Hip Hop. The rock star's festival will use their 2006 show to enlist the help of an eclectic mix of Hip Hop talent.

"It's a kick-ass lineup. We know you're going to have a sloppy good time," Farrell announced. "We made a concerted effort to book more Hip Hop this year, and to mix it with a bunch of other amazing things too. And what we've ended up with is a beautiful, amazing thing," he added.

So what does the line-up look like?

At first glance it seems like the usual rock-filled bill. Indie rock sensation Death Cab for Cutie join Queens of the Stone Age and powerhouse Red Hot Chili Peppers. However, Farrell made it a point to add some Hip Hop flavor this year.

Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo will perform as Gnarls Barkley, G.O.O.D. Music friends Kanye West and Common will also hit the stage.

Others on the bill include British Grime star Lady Sovereign, The Flaming Lips, the Shins and more.

Fitting for Com and 'Ye, the show will be held in Chicago August 4-6.

Source: MTV