# Black Eyed Peas performance at Rock in Rio

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/black-eyed-peas-performance-at-rock-in-rio
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:13:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Black Eyed Peas, composed of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, were scheduled to perform at the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil. The group, which performs with J. Rey Soul but without former member Fergie, was expected to play a setlist of major hits.

During the performance, which took place under rainy conditions, the group included a tribute to the late Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes by performing ‘Mas que Nada’. Following the show, the band expressed their gratitude to the Brazilian audience on social media, stating, ‘Rock in Rio, our love comes from a long time ago. There are so many moments that we will keep in our hearts forever.’

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Black Eyed Peas perform at Rock in Rio and tribute Sérgio Mendes

The Black Eyed Peas performed at Rock in Rio 2026 in Brazil, featuring a tribute to the late Sérgio Mendes and expressing deep gratitude to their Brazilian fans.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-eyed-peas-perform-at-rock-in-rio-and-tribute-srgio-mendes

### 2026-09-06: Black Eyed Peas to perform at Rock in Rio without Fergie

The Black Eyed Peas will perform at Rock in Rio this Sunday. The group will appear as a trio featuring Will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, alongside J. Rey Soul, without original member Fergie.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-eyed-peas-to-perform-at-rock-in-rio

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