“When was this?” - Internet surprised as Dominic Fike brings out his son on stage during his Lollapalooza set

During a performance at the four-day music festival Lollapalooza 2025 in Grant Park, Chicago, on August 3, Dominic Fike brought out his toddler son. Midway through his set, Dominic introduced his son to the audience on stage.

As per Hypefresh, Fike briefly left the stage without an announcement, sparking confusion among fans. Soon, a message appeared on the big screen saying, "Quiet please, baby on stage," before Fike returned with his son in his arms.

The kid was wearing protective headphones and carrying a small microphone. When Dominic sat him down, he played with a toy music set that included a piano, drum kit, and guitar. After performing his track "Mama's Boy," Fike carried his son offstage. Dominic sharing a moment with his son onstage sent the internet into a frenzy. Fans and social media users responded to @PopCrave's's video post.

"Don’t know who this is, but baby boy is adorable!" - a user mentioned

"Moments like this blur the line between artist and human. And that’s what builds true fandom." - another user mentioned

"Im sorry but this is extremely weird and not safe for the kid" - another user chimed in

"people do anything for relevancy because ive never seen him mention a baby in any interviews." - another user questioned

More about Dominic Fike

American singer, songwriter, actor, and rapper Dominic Fike reportedly shares a son with a woman named Selena Sloan. Selena had previously posted pictures of her son from Lollapalooza on Instagram on August 4. In the caption, Selena said,

"Thank you, Chicago, for being so gentle to baby Rocket."

In one of the images, Selena was seen holding her baby, and another showed the kid playing with his toy instruments.

Dominic Fike gained early attention on SoundCloud with his breakout EP Don't Forget About Me, Demos (2018). His viral single, "3 Nights," became a global hit track and his signature breakout song. He also pursued an acting career and played the role of Elliot, a drug-using teen who deeply connects with Zendaya's character in Euphoria Season 2 (2022).

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Fike was born in Florida, U.S., and has African-American, Filipino, and Haitian roots. Both of his parents struggled with drug addiction, and his father was mostly absent.

Fike learned to play the guitar at age 10 and used music as an escape. His musical style includes a blend of alternative hip-hop, pop rock, and indie pop rock.

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