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Deadmau5's Coachella Set Cut Short Amid Struggles

4/21/2025

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Canadian DJ deadmau5, under his alias Testpilot, faced a challenging moment at Coachella on April 18, as he struggled with intoxication, resulting in a truncated performance. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed regret, hinting it might be his final Coachella appearance, and extended gratitude to fellow artist ZHU for his support during the ordeal.

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Canadian DJ deadmau5, under his alias Testpilot, faced a challenging moment at Coachella on April 18, as he struggled with intoxication, resulting in a truncated performance. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed regret, hinting it might be his final Coachella appearance, and extended gratitude to fellow artist ZHU for his support during the ordeal.