It was reported by TMZ on 4 April 2022 that he would not be attending the California festival this month.
With the news of the rapper's absence confirmed, several spoof stories have emerged about a possible replacement. One of the bands whose name has spread online is Tom Sandoval and The Most Extra. But where does this rumor come from?
No, Tom Sandoval Isn't Headlining Coachella
Just a day after Kanye West officially stepped back as Coachella headliner, Tom Sandoval took the opportunity to prank his following. On April 5, 2022, Sandoval shared a doctrinal article headline to read: "Kanye West Drops Out of Coachella, Tom Sandoval and the Most Extra to Replace."
Vanderpump Rules star and musician Sandoval took the opportunity to make his dreams come true by capturing the Coachella headline slot via this spoof post. This, of course, was just a joke.
The headline of the original CNN article, published April 4, 2022, reads: "Kanye West Quits Coachella."
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Tom Sandoval and the Most Extra announce new show
In the same spoof Instagram post about changing Ye, Sandoval also announced Tom Sandoval and The Most Extra Show was "coming soon".
To get the latest tour and show dates, you can follow Tom Sandoval's band page where you can get the latest updates on when Tom Sandoval and The Most Extras are playing next.
You can also follow the band's official Instagram account, on which they post updates on their latest shows. @tomsandovalandthemostextras Follow them.
The band has done seven shows so far this year.
Fans speculate who could replace Yeh at Coachella
If Tom Sandoval and his band aren't making strides to take the headline slot, who is going to replace Yeh at this year's Coachella? No official announcement has been made from the organizers of the festival, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating.
Four-time Grammy winner Silk Sonic was tied around as a possible replacement, given that he is currently on a one-month break from his Vegas residency. However, as TMZ reports, Silk Sonic has been ruled out as the headliner.
That report also places the Red Hot Chili Peppers as a contender for the slot. The California band is hitting the road this summer, which means they're ready for Showtime.
The Swedish House Mafia are already on the bill for Coachella 2022, but there are rumors that the group could be propelled up the headline slot.