Yes, Idris Elba Will DJ At Coachella

Is there anything this man can’t do?

The Coachella lineup has been announced, and without a doubt fans were in for plenty of surprises. Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Ariana Grande will be headlining this year’s festival, while Kanye West was nowhere to be seen despite rumors that he would headline after doing so for the first time in 2011.

But perhaps the most surprising name in the line-up was Idris Elba.

Elba — who is known for his roles in “The Wire,” “Luther,” and the “Thor” films — also moonlights as a DJ and even has his own cocktail bar in London where he spins the decks.

Idris Elba will be playing Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival in California in his gig as DJ Big Driis.

For those who had zero idea about the actor’s talent, Elba has been involved in music since he was a teen.

“Actors doing music is corny, I know that’s what people think and I accept that,” Elba told The Voice in 2009. “But music has always been a way for me to express myself. Honestly, I hate pushing my music. I’m passionate about what I do, so to hear someone saying they hate it would be a bit like having someone say your child is ugly!”

Elba has previously collaborated with artists including Fatboy Slim and Skepta.

By: Maytinee Kramer