No Blessings for Byron. Awful news if you were looking forward to seeing Lil' Chano from 79th.

Chance The Rapper has cancelled his headlining set at Splendour In The Grass. He was set to close out the festival with an exclusive 75min performance on Sunday night, but has reportedly pulled out due to illness.

A message from the Chicago artist to the festival reads:

"It is with great regret we announce that Chance The Rapper will not be coming to Australia to perform at Splendour in the Grass. Unfortunately, due to illness he is unable to fly."

Chance cancelled a string of European festival performances last month - including Roskilde, Way Out, and Longitude - blaming scheduling conflicts.

The news comes right after Chance The Rapper announced that his official debut album, The Big Day, was arriving the Friday after Splendour.

A last-minute Sunday night headliner has already been found - stepping up to fill in for Chance will be Hilltop Hoods.

Splendour Spotlight: your Chance The Rapper setlist primer Get prepped for a Sunday Service with Lil' Chano from 79th with the triple j team's predictions for the big setlist moments.

Splendour co-producer Paul Piticco told triple j on Saturday afternoon that the festival had received the sad news "a few hours ago and been scrambling ever since, it's a shame."

Asked if the Hoods will be brining the full show - guests, visuals, lights and all - Piticco said, "I hope so, they literally gave us the nod a couple hours ago."

"It's incredibly generous of them to change their plans, some were on holidays [and] had to change flights and plans."

It’s always hit after hit with the Hoods, so expect stacks of rap-alongs as Suffa, Pressure, DJ Debris and a full band take you through a 25-year back catalogue of gold.

They pulled one of the biggest crowds at Splendour last year at the Mix-Up Tent, performing a stand-out show with an all-star rendition of 'Cosby Sweater' featuring Drapht, A.B. Original, Illy, and Coda Conduct.

The upcoming One Night Standers recently made history with their latest album, The Great Expanse, and Australia’s reigning hip hop royalty are in top form for an upcoming massive arena tour.

