Under the blazing desert sun, chants of “Mexico” echoed through the Coachella Valley. Santa Fe Klan emerged, his accordion in hand, as a massive silver inflatable “SFK” loomed behind him. His Coachella debut on Saturday (April 13) at 4:45 p.m. PT was a memorable moment.

Kicking off with the infectious rhythm of “Cuidando El Territorio,” the rapper wasted no time amping the crowd’s energy. “¡Y arriba México, cabrones!” he shouted, igniting a wave of Mexican pride that swept through the audience at the Coachella main stage.

Sporting an oversized black jersey emblazoned with the numbers “473,” the area code of his native Santa Fe, Guanajuato, the wordsmith delivered a riveting showcase. From the gritty bars of “Cypher” to the heartfelt melodies of “Mi Vicio,” and the poetic prowess of “Luna y Mar,” he effortlessly blended rap, cumbia, and Mexican symbolism.

Accompanied by a crew of dancers clad in bulletproof vests, army cargo pants and bandanas, and a full band consisting of a drummer, bassist, guitarist and DJ, the Mexican star’s presence was undeniable. As he picked up his accordion, the crowd erupted into a frenzy, ready to dance to the infectious cumbia sonidera of “Soledad.” “Vamos a bailar cumbia,” he asserted.

But his performance was more than just music — it was a celebration of Mexican culture, the barrio life and resilience. “Con la bandera arriba, ¡que se sienta México!” he exclaimed, expressing gratitude to his fans and honoring his heritage.

Guest appearances added to the spectacle, with poet/rapper Nanpa Básico from Colombia joining SFK on stage for a soulful rap rendition of “Te Iré A Buscar.” Later, “Tornillo” took the spotlight, delivering a powerful performance of “Un Día Todo Se Termina (Remix)” alongside the star of the show.

Midway through his set, the artist took off his shirt to demonstrate his fully tattooed body with stunning portraits of Mexican idols like Chalino Sánchez and Pedro Infante.

As his set drew to a close, the Guanajuato native paid tribute to his late comrade Lefty SM with a heartfelt rendition of “Por Mi Bandera,” from their joint 2020 album Necesidad. Mexican flags waved proudly, decorating the desert as Santa Fe Klan’s growing legacy echoed through the Coachella Valley.

The day before, on Day 1 of the festival, Santa Fe Klan surprised fans during Peso Pluma’s set with an electrifying rendition of “NO SON KLLE,” cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with.

Olivia Rodrigo invited Jewel to her stage in New York City earlier this week for a live performance of “You Were Meant for Me,” Jewel’s 1995 hit from her debut album, Pieces of You. On Saturday (April 13), Jewel explained exactly how that happened, and why linking up with the young Guts singer was so emotional for her.

“Her team reached out a little bit before [the show],” Jewel told fans about her Madison Square Garden appearance in a video uploaded to Instagram Saturday afternoon. “And I was excited because I was a fan of Olivia. I’ve been watching her career.”

She continued, “I became aware of her I think during ‘Drivers License.’ I liked her ’90s aesthetic. It’s a little edgy but very approachable — and she’s writing. She’s writing these songs, and I love them. So I was excited to go out, I was excited to meet her.”

At Rodrigo’s April 9 concert, the last of four Sour Tour shows at the New York venue, the pop star introduced Jewel to her fans by sharing that she would listen to Pieces of You before she went to sleep when she first started getting into songwriting herself.

In Saturday’s video, Jewel referenced her own experience in the music industry, noting, “Something a lot of people don’t realize or talk about in this industry is just how toxic it is. I’m very lucky, we’re all very lucky to get to do our job, but nobody talks about how toxic it is. This industry is like interacting with a poison. You have to have a plan. People will care if you’re famous, people will care if you’re making money … But nobody cares if you’re a good person. Nobody cares if you’re happy.”

The singer-songwriter got teary-eyed as she shared her first impression of Rodrigo after meeting her at Madison Square Garden.

“She’s a good person. She’s grounded and she’s heartfelt,” Jewel said, adding that “it really made me want to meet her parents.”

Fortunately for her, Rodrigo’s mom was there — and Jewel said meeting her turned out to be “the thing that I loved the most.”

Jewel says that some of her favorite songs by Rodrigo include Sour hit “Deja Vu” and Guts‘ “Vampire.”

On her post, she added the following caption: “Yes. I cry musing about @oliviarodrigo. I can’t help it. I care so deeply about how women evolve in this industry. I love supporting women in this biz- lord knows we need all the support we can get. Esp learning how to navigate an industry that often chews folks up – that’s why I’m so proud of her and why I loved meeting her mom … her mom cried she met me… it was such s full circle moment … my music touched her mom when she was young, and she raised Olivia on my music, and then there we all were backstage tearing up about how wild life is.”

See Jewel’s vlog and photos from the show on Instagram.

Rico Wade, a member of the legendary Atlanta production trio Organized Noize and co-founder of the hip-hop/soul collective Dungeon Family, has died, Billboard confirmed with his representatives. He was 52.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of our son, father, husband, and brother Rico Wade,” his family wrote in a statement on Saturday (April 13). “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a talented individual who touched the lives of so many. We ask that you respect the legacy of our loved one and our privacy at this time.”

Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family also shared a heartfelt message following news of Wade’s passing.

“We are devastated by the news of the passing of our dear brother Rico Wade. The world has lost one of the most innovative architects in music, and we have lost an invaluable friend,” Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family wrote in a joint statement. “Rico was the cornerstone of Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, and we will forever treasure his memory and the moments we shared, creating music as a united team. Our hearts weigh heavy with sorrow, and we kindly request privacy and empathy during this challenging period. Rico’s presence will always have a special spot in our hearts, and in the music we presented to the world.”

Wade’s cause of death had not been provided at press time.

Wade — considered one of the architects of Southern rap sound — was one-third of the songwriting and production team Organized Noize, whose members also included Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray. The team formed in the early 1990s and played a pivotal role in OutKast’s 1994 debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, and Goodie Mob’s 1995 first release, Soul Food.

Organized Noize also produced much of OutKast’s 1996 sophomore album, ATLiens, as well as tracks on the duo’s Aquemini (including “Skew It on the Bar-B”) and Stankonia (including “So Fresh, So Clean”). The team went on to work with Big Boi on his solo projects, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (2010) and Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors (2012).

Wade and Organized Noize were also responsible for co-writing and producing TLC’s hit song “Waterfalls,” which spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995. TLC’s T-Boz revealed in the 2016 documentary The Art of Organized Noize that she was responsible for introducing Organized Noize’s Sleepy Brown and Rico Wade through the latter’s job at LaMonte’s Beauty Supply.

“Rico looked at me, did a little dance and said, ‘So?’” Brown recalled. “And when he did it, it cracked me up so much that I was like, ‘Yeah, I like him.’”

In addition to TLC, Organized Noize was responsible for producing En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go” and Ludacris’ “Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!).”

Wade and Organized Noize primarily worked with their Atlanta-based Dungeon Family collective, whose members have included a range of talents including OutKast’s Big Boi and Andre 3000, Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp, Khujo, T-Mo and Cee Lo Green, as well as Killer Mike, Slimm Calhoun, BlackOwned C-Bone and Backbone.

Wado was also cousins with rapper Future, who previously noted that Wade helped launch his career in music. “Rico support me 1000 more times than anybody ever could,” Future said in 2014, according to Rolling Stone. “Nobody could ever do what Rico Wade did for me. … Everything I know about music, I know because of Rico.”

Future added, “I got to see Big Boi walk into the studio. Just always looking for a new Outkast album, being a fan and always being behind the scenes and seeing what it took and seeing the process of making records, and it was all just fascinating to me.”

Killer Mike, who got his start with the Dungeon Family, shared a message about Wade’s passing on Saturday.

“I don’t have the words to express my deep and profound sense of loss. I am Praying for your wife and Children. I am praying for the Wade family. I am praying for us all,” the Run the Jewels rapper wrote on Instagram. “I deeply appreciate your acceptance into The Dungeon Family, mentorship, Friendship and Brotherhood. Idk where I would be without ya’ll.”

He concluded, “This is a part of the journey. You told me ‘It ain’t been hard throughout the journey, it’s been a Journey.’ The journey ain’t gonna be the Same Journey without U. Like U say tho Umma ‘Stay Down on it’……we all are.”

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also released a statement about Wade following his death.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rico Wade,” Dickens wrote in a statement on the City of Atlanta’s website. “Rico was a musical genius and one third of the Grammy Award-winning music production team Organized Noize. A product of Atlanta Public Schools, he led in the creation of a hip-hop sound that has spanned decades and genres. Without Rico Wade, the world may have never experienced The Dungeon Family, OutKast, Goodie Mob, Future and many more. Rico left an indelible mark on music and culture around the world and for that, the South will always have something to say.”