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10. Childish Gambino

Let's kick this off with a controversy. As you continue to click through this slide show, you will not find Chance the Rapper. Sacrilege! Don't get us wrong, we root for the local product, but the hype has gotten a bit out of hand. Critics are acting like Chance is the Biggie Smalls of Chatham. (Yes, we are a little sore that his first mainstream move was to drop a verse on a Justin Bieber single.) Meanwhile, critics treat Donald Glover like the red rubber mat at the bottom of a urinal. Because he was on TV? Sure, his Gambino material can be derivative of Kanye and Drake (who also came from TV), but few rappers are reinventing the wheel. And right now it's hard to argue that Chance is more comfortable on a big stage than a veteran comic. Gambino knows how to put on a better live show. You know the banter will be better. There's a great chance of both of them popping up in each other's set, as they've collaborated before (see below). If Chance is down with Glover, why shouldn't you be?

The 10 sets to see at Lollapalooza 2014

OutKast, Lykke Li lead our list of acts we must catch in Grant Park. Plus, we stir up a little hip-hop controversy.

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So, aughties nostalgia is officially on. This year's Lollapalooza lineup has underwhelmed many, largely because it is chockablock with repeat visitors. This will be Kings of Leon's fourth time playing for Perry. Many of the acts have recently played here, or will soon play here. That being said, with 100-plus performances, you have to be a jaded crank to completely write off the festival. Don't like Eminem? Go watch one of the other three stages hosting headliners simultaneously. 

Here are the acts that have us the most excited. Tell us why we're wrong and who you want to see in the comments.

RECOMMENDED: Our complete guide to Lollapalooza

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