Benson Boone Just Delivered the Most Unexpected Queen Tribute of Coachella 2025—and It Actually Slapped

Let’s talk about the moment from Coachella’s first weekend that no one had on their bingo card: Benson Boone covering Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”… with Brian May… and a full choir. 

You read that right. 

Everyone came to the desert expecting the usual—vibes, dust, influencers doing slow-motion twirls in fringe. But when Benson hit that stage, things shifted. What started as a set full of emotion and raw vocals suddenly turned into a full-blown rock opera tribute that had the whole crowd doing that “is this actually happening?” face. 

Scene stealer of the weekend? 

Absolutely. The second those first notes of “Bohemian Rhapsody” rang out, the entire crowd basically turned into a flashmob of open jaws and shaky phone cams. And then Brian May—yes, actual Brian May from Queen—walked out, guitar in hand like a total legend, and the crowd just lost it. 

Then came the choir. And that’s when it turned from a cover into a cinematic experience. 

Benson didn’t just sing it. He got it. The pacing, the drama, the big operatic moments—it all landed perfectly. There was this wild energy in the air, like everyone realized they were watching a genuinely rare crossover between Gen Z’s rising pop talent and one of the most iconic rock anthems of all time. 

And let’s be real: it takes guts to even attempt a Freddie Mercury song. But Benson? He showed up with full respect and zero ego. It wasn’t about outshining or recreating—it was about honoring. And he nailed it. 

Why this moment matters 

For a lot of younger fans in that crowd, this might’ve been their first time hearing “Bohemian Rhapsody” live—and definitely their first time seeing it performed with someone from Queen onstage. And it felt like a genuine passing of the torch moment. A blend of legacy and new wave, done without pretense, just pure performance. 

Whether you were front row or watching online from your couch, this was one of those “yep, I’ll remember this forever” kind of moments. 

Check out the epic performance here: