The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival brought a scorching lineup to the T-Mobile Arena, with legends, rising stars, and rock icons all leaving their mark on the two-night event. LL COOL J Kicks Off The FestivalThe festivities officially kicked off with a powerful opening set by the legendary LL COOL J. Article continues after this ad AdvertisementTate McRae Proves You Don’t Need Decades of Experience to Own the StageKicking off the festival on Friday night, 22-year-old Tate McRae proved she’s a force to be reckoned with. Ed Sheeran and The Offspring ShineArticle continues after this ad AdvertisementThe weekend was packed with incredible performances, but none were more unique than Ed Sheeran’s. He returned to the festival for the first time in over a decade, taking the stage as a one-man band.