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Deadmau5 Reflects After Intoxicated Coachella Set Cut Short

The artist apologized on Instagram, hinted at leaving Coachella, and pledged personal and creative changes following the incident.

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Deadmau5 says it was probably his last Coachella.

Overview

  • Deadmau5, performing as Testpilot alongside Zhu on Coachella's Quasar Stage on April 18, had his set cut short due to visible intoxication.
  • The DJ admitted to blacking out during the performance, apologizing to fans in multiple Instagram posts over the weekend.
  • In his posts, Deadmau5 hinted this may be his final Coachella appearance and expressed gratitude to Zhu for supporting him on stage.
  • He vowed to quit smoking, focus on personal growth, and work on new music, signaling a reset in his personal and professional life.
  • Zhu responded to the incident with humor, while fans and festival organizers acknowledged the mishap and the artist's accountability.