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Axios
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Here's who's performing at ComplexCon 2025
Young Thug, Central Cee, Yeat & Friends, Peso Pluma, Ken Carson and 2hollis are set to headline ComplexCon 2025. The big picture: The weekend-long culture festival returns to Las Vegas on Oct. 25, following its 2024 debut in the city with a record-breaking attendance of 60,000 people. State of play: The convention brings together tastemakers in fashion, music, and art, and will feature exclusive releases from over 300 streetwear brands. Tickets are on sale now at The festival, which began in Long Beach, California, in 2016, went global last year, making stops in China and Australia.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
COMPLEXCON RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS OCTOBER 25 & 26 WITH PERFORMANCES BY YOUNG THUG, YEAT & FRIENDS, PESO PLUMA, KEN CARSON AND MORE
The Boundary-Pushing Festival of Convergence Culture to Showcase Hundreds of Exclusive Drops and Immersive Art by Daniel Arsham Tickets On-Sale Now LAS VEGAS, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ComplexCon, the pioneering festival and exhibition of convergence culture, unveils its 2025 Las Vegas line-up as it prepares for its highly anticipated return to Las Vegas October 25 - 26. On Saturday, Yeat & Friends, Peso Pluma and Central Cee will take over the main stage and on Sunday evening, Young Thug, Ken Carson and 2hollis will close out the weekend. ComplexCon Las Vegas will showcase the hottest brands and designers in streetwear and beyond, giving attendees the opportunity to shop hundreds of exclusive and limited-edition releases from more than 300 of the most sought-after brands and cultural creatives, all available only at the festival. As ComplexCon's 2025 Global Artistic Director, acclaimed artist Daniel Arsham will lead the creative vision for the Las Vegas festival. Building on the success of his recent artistic direction at ComplexCon Hong Kong, Arsham will weave his iconic visual style across sculpture, architecture, drawing, and film, into every corner of the experience. Arsham will also design new immersive experiences and installations and release exclusive new merchandise available only at ComplexCon Las Vegas. After a successful international expansion and a record-setting inaugural Las Vegas event in 2024, ComplexCon will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center, transforming the 1M sq ft venue into the boundary-pushing launchpad for the future of culture and creativity. ComplexCon is the epicenter of today's convergence culture, redefining the boundaries of music, style, art, food, innovation, sports and beyond. Established in Long Beach in 2016, and coined "Streetwear Disneyland" by The New York Times, ComplexCon has evolved into a global phenomenon, attracting the biggest names in fashion, music, art and more. The event is known for featuring exclusive releases from the likes of Nike and Adidas and appearances by Pharrell Williams, Virgil Abloh, Nigo, J Balvin, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky and Hiroshi Fujiwara with artistic direction from globally acclaimed artists such as Takashi Murakami, Travis Scott and Cactus Jack, Verdy and Cactus Plant Flea Market. In 2024, ComplexCon's first-of-its-kind partnership with Travis Scott for his "CactusCon" takeover saw the festival push the envelope for how artists can create and interact with fans. ComplexCon's global dialogue programming has hosted discussions with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Kobe Bryant, Michael B. Jordan, Lil Kim, Issa Rae and Yoon Ambush in years past. Further announcements on festival programming, panels, performances and brand activations will be shared in the coming weeks. VIP and general admission tickets are now available at For more information and to stay updated on the latest festival news, follow @complexcon on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Want to cover ComplexCon? Click here to apply for professional press credentials. ABOUT COMPLEXCONComplexCon is a groundbreaking festival and exhibition that brings together style, sneakers, pop culture, music, art, food and innovation. A weekend where creative minds converge to celebrate the latest trends and ideas shaping our culture, the festival features exclusive releases from the most influential brands, immersive experiences, thought-provoking panel discussions and electrifying performances. ComplexCon is a must-attend event for enthusiasts and industry leaders alike. ABOUT COMPLEXComplex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Whether through video, long-form text, or social media, Complex tells stories of streetwear and style, music, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. Complex's strategic partnership with Universal Music Group will deliver unparalleled experiences and exclusive collaborations to passionate music fans. ABOUT YOUNG THUGYoung Thug is an unrivaled, once-in-a-lifetime superstar, a true game-changer whose dynamic lyricism, genre-defying sound, and groundbreaking style have forever transformed the face of hip-hop, fashion, and culture for generations to come. Instantly exploding to the vanguard of hip-hop in 2011, he has since earned three #1 singles on Billboard's "Hot 100," two back-to-back #1 solo albums on the Billboard 200, and more than 30 Gold and Platinum certifications from the RIAA (including RIAA Diamond status for his show-stopping feature on Camila Cabello's worldwide blockbuster hit, "Havana"), along with countless awards, nominations, and accolades around the globe. As Founder and CEO of Young Stoner Life (YSL) Records, Young Thug has made a landmark impact with projects like 2016's critically acclaimed Jeffery and 2021's chart-topping Slime Language 2 among his many hit singles, mixtapes, and compilations. Long known as a monumental live performer, he has stolen the show with innumerable top-billed festival appearances, record-breaking world tours, unforgettable performances on NBC's Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and more. 2025 has already seen Young Thug making his milestone return to the forefront of hip-hop by joining forces with Lil Baby for the smash single, "Dum, Dumb, and Dumber (Ft. Young Thug & Future)." With the latest release of "Money On Money" featuring Future and his massively anticipated fourth studio UY Scuti finally on the horizon, Young Thug is back to retake his hard-earned position as the biggest, brightest star in the Universe, now and always. ABOUT YEATLow-fi melodies, clever cutting lyrics, and a distinctly mysterious persona are all highlights that build up the enigma that is Yeat, one of the most interesting rises in music. The prolific rapper broke through in 2021 when his song "Gët Busy" began appearing in TikTok videos. The track became so ubiquitous that it caught the attention of heavyweight rappers, including Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and many more. As his fame skyrocketed, so did the mania surrounding the artist's cult-like following which led to the shutdown of a show in Los Angeles at The Roxy. Now, with two headlining tours under his belt, four Billboard Top 10 Album Debuts, and over 8 billion global streams, the young talent is well on his way to superstardom. Yeat was born Noah Smith in 2000. He began releasing music around 2015, taking notes from Young Thug's melodic strangeness and the inventive production styles of rappers who were rising to prominence as he grew up. He started out using the moniker Lil Yeat, but shortened it to Yeat in 2018. That year, he released his first mixtape, Deep Blue Strips. From then on, he was in hyperdrive. As his fame skyrocketed, Yeat released the mixtapes Alivë and 4L, and the Trëndi EP, before the release of his first proper studio album. Up 2 Më was issued in September 2021 followed by a second studio LP, 2 Alivë, in early 2022. Just last year, Yeat was tapped by superstar Drake to collaborate on record "IDGAF" which is featured on Drake's album For All The Dogs. The song, which was an instant hit, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the Billboard Global 200. Recently, Yeat's LYFESTYLE reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart selling 89K equivalent album units –– LYFESTYLE marked Yeat's fourth entry into the Top 10 in only two years: Lyfë (No. 10 in 2022), 2 Alivë (No. 6 in 2022), AftërLyfe (No. 4 in 2023), 2093 (No. 2 in 2024) and now LYFESTYLE (No. 1 in 2024). ABOUT PESO PLUMAHailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Peso Pluma is a trailblazing artist known for his unique style and genuine approach. With over 45 million monthly Spotify listeners, he's made history as the first artist to dominate both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global 200 Excl. U.S. simultaneously with two different songs. His album "GÉNESIS" broke streaming records, earning him his first GRAMMY® win for Best Música Mexicana Album in 2024. Plus, he became the first Mexican to ever perform at the VMAs, where he performed his hit song "LADY GAGA." He also became the first person to sing corridos at the 2024 EMAs, and the first Mexican artist to appear on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon - twice and most recently the first Latin artist to headline Rolling Loud in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, Peso Pluma made his New York Fashion Show debut sitting front row at Thom Browne and dressed by the brand. His global appeal has earned him collaborations with stars like Karol G, Cardi B, Quavo, Becky G, and more that have further propelled his impressive career. Peso Pluma is not only a musical powerhouse but a cultural icon, turned music mogul with his own label, Double P Records, in partnership with George Prajin. Peso Pluma is breaking the mold and showing the next generation of artists that a musician's superpower is remaining true to themselves. ABOUT KEN CARSONKen Carson is a breakout Atlanta-born artist who just earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with More Chaos—his boldest and most successful project yet. The album follows 2023's A Great Chaos, which was certified Platinum, produced the Hot 100 hit "overseas," and landed on year-end best-of lists from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Complex, and Rolling Stone. Already named one of the best albums of 2025 by Complex, More Chaos marks a new high point in Ken's rapidly evolving vision. Signed to Playboi Carti's Opium label, Ken has emerged as one of rap's most electric new forces, blending punk, rap, and electronic into a sound he simply calls "chaos." Known for his genre-defying style and high-octane performances, Ken has sold over 230,000 tickets globally, delivered standout sets at Rolling Loud California and ComplexCon, secured his first headline festival slots at Rubicon in Slovakia and Beach, Please! Festival in Romania this summer. This year, he also fronted the latest Y/Project x Heavn by Marc Jacobs campaign, marking another high point in a breakout run fueled by co-signs from icons like Young Thug, Jay-Z, LeBron James, Justin Bieber, and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis—whom he opened for in 2023. "Do whatever you want to do, because not everyone will understand what you're trying to do until it's done," Ken says of More Chaos, a defiant, self-assured project that captures the confidence of an artist fully in stride. The album expands on the sonic world introduced in A Great Chaos, recorded mostly solo during marathon sessions in Los Angeles with his core collaborators: Starboy, Outtatown, Lil88, and more. Following the viral success of his sold-out Chaos World Tour, Ken is now bringing the storm to arenas across North America with the Lord of Chaos Tour. A Great Chaos defined an era for Ken, but with More Chaos, he's taking it even further—pushing boundaries, growing his cult following, and solidifying himself as one of the most compelling voices of his generation. ABOUT 2HOLLIS2hollis is a 20 year old producer, singer, composer and songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Chicago. He has been making music since his teen years and transcends experimental, rap, electronic and pop realms. A true creative, 2hollis is also at the helm of his music videos and visual art, continuing to world build with every release. Fans and online communities have blown up early songs like "crush" and "trauma" cementing 2hollis as one music's most compelling breakout stars. Having already sold out headlining tours in the States, UK and Europe, he recently made his debut Coachella appearance playing music from his newly released album, star. The new album has been critically praised by the likes of Consequence of Sound, Billboard, Pigeons & Planes (who predicted 2hollis as an artist to watch early in 2022) and Pitchfork who called him "a remarkably distinctive, eagerly experimental savant whose sound never stalls or stagnates." After a successful 39 date run being the direct support to Ken Carson's recent North American tour, 2hollis went on his own headlining tour which sold out almost immediately on announce. The young artist has also made his live presence known in Australia, Japan, Korea and other countries around the globe. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Complex Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Popular band fined $36,000 for performing songs glorifying drug cartels in Mexico
Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico to help fight cartels Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico A popular Mexican band has been fined more than $36,000 for performing songs glorifying drug cartels, authorities in the northern city of Chihuahua announced Wednesday. At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance on Saturday, nearly a third of their songs were "narcocorridos" glamorizing drug traffickers, according to city official Pedro Oliva. The songs "glorified crime or alluded to the perpetrators of illegal acts," Oliva said in a television interview. Los Tucanes were banned from performing in their home city Tijuana from 2008 to 2023 for alleged shoutouts to two drug traffickers during a concert. Los Tucanes de Tijuana attend The 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, The Latin Recording Academy Several states across the country have imposed restrictions on the controversial subgenre of regional music, which is growing rapidly, even beyond Mexico's borders. In April, the ban sparked a riot during a concert after a singer refused to perform some of his most popular songs. Peso Pluma, who blends corridos with rap and hip-hop, was the seventh most-streamed artist in the world in 2024, according to Spotify. President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected the idea of banning "narcocorridos," preferring to launch a music competition "for peace and against addictions" to counter the influence of drug culture among young people. Two months ago, the United States revoked the visas of the band Los Alegres del Barranco for showing images of a wanted drug lord during a concert. "I'm a firm believer in freedom of expression, but that doesn't mean that expression should be free of consequences," U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said at the time. "The last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists." At the end of May, members of Grupo Firme canceled a concert in the United States, saying their visas were under "administrative review" by the U..S embassy. Musicians in Mexico sometimes get caught up in cartel violence themselves. Last month, the bodies of five Mexican musicians from the band Grupo Fugitivo, were found in Reynosa along the Texas border. At least nine alleged cartel members were arrested and later drugs and weapons were seized in connection to the murders. In January this year, a small plane was reported to have dropped pamphlets on a northwestern city threatening around 20 music artists and influencers for alleged dealings with a warring faction of the Sinaloa drug cartel. In 2018, armed men kidnapped two members of the musical group "Los Norteños de Río Bravo," whose bodies were later found on the federal highway connecting Reynosa to Río Bravo, Tamaulipas. In 2013, 17 musicians from the group Kombo Kolombia were executed by alleged cartel members in the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon, allegedly because of links to a rival gang.
Malay Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Mexican band Los Tucanes fined US$36,000 for singing songs glorifying drug cartels at Chihuahua concert
MEXICO CITY, June 5 — A popular Mexican band has been fined more than US$36,000 for performing songs glorifying drug cartels, authorities in the northern city of Chihuahua announced Wednesday. At a Los Tucanes de Tijuana performance on Saturday, nearly a third of their songs were 'narcocorridos' glamorising drug traffickers, according to city official Pedro Oliva. The songs 'glorified crime or alluded to the perpetrators of illegal acts,' Oliva said in a television interview. Los Tucanes were banned from performing in their home city Tijuana from 2008 to 2023 for alleged shout outs to two drug traffickers during a concert. Several states across the country have imposed restrictions on the controversial subgenre of regional music, which is growing rapidly, even beyond Mexico's borders. Peso Pluma, who blends corridos with rap and hip-hop, was the seventh most-streamed artist in the world in 2024, according to Spotify. President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected the idea of banning 'narcocorridos,' preferring to launch a music competition 'for peace and against addictions' to counter the influence of drug culture among young people. Two months ago, the United States revoked the visas of the band Los Alegres del Barranco for showing images of a wanted drug lord during a concert. At the end of May, members of Grupo Firme cancelled a concert in the United States, saying their visas were under 'administrative review' by the US embassy. — AFP
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Brings Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour to Chicago's Sueños Festival: ‘I'm In Love With This City'
When Shakira announced the stadium tour dates for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran trek, Chicago was not part of the list, leaving fans wondering why the Windy City was left out. Soon after, it was unveiled that she'd headline Sueños Festival and on Saturday (May 24), the Colombian star closed out day one of the two-day event in Chicago's Grant Park. What was originally billed as a two-hour performance starting at 8 p.m., Shakira went onstage closer to 8:30 p.m. and played a 90-minute set. The crowd — which had quickly dispersed after Peso Pluma's set — slowly returned to find a good spot to watch Shakira and the empty spots filled up, especially when the main stage lights were turned on. More from Billboard Demi Lovato Marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes in California Wearing Vivienne Westwood Wedding Gown Billy Ray Cyrus & Elizabeth Hurley Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple Fans Choose MGK's 'Cliché' as This Week's Favorite New Music Shakira's crowd was multigenerational, which is noteworthy given that Sueños caters to a younger, perhaps Gen Z-leaning crowd. Many women in attendance paid homage to Shakira, wearing her signature belly-dancing hip belts. And Colombians proudly waved their flags, eager to hear La Loba howl. 'I was really looking forward to being with you tonight,' a beaming Shakira said, speaking in a mix of English and Spanish. 'This is incredible. This city, wow I'm in love with this city, it's so beautiful. Thank you for making me feel at home. There is definitely no better reunion than a she-wolf with her pack. Chicago, tonight, we are one.' While it's hard to replicate a stadium tour stage in a festival setting, it's safe to say Shakira gifted Chicago fans an unforgettable night. Going from wearing a shimmery white jumpsuit and large black sunglasses to a sparkly pink dress in a blink of an eye, the 'Pies Descalzos' singer, backed by a troupe of fierce dancers, kicked off with bangers, including 'Girl Like Me,' 'Las de la Intuición,' 'Estoy Aquí,' 'Inevitable,' 'Te Felicito,' 'TQG' and 'Don't Bother.' 'These last few years have not been easy for me, nobody is saved from falls. But if I have learned anything, it's that the fall is not the end but the beginning of a higher flight. We, women, get up a little stronger, a little more wiser, every time we fall,' Shakira said, a nod to the empowering theme of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran era, inspired by the healing that comes from a heartbreak. During her 90-minute set, Shakira's hypnotizing dance moves and choreography were on full display, including her unmatched belly-dancing in 'Ojos Asi' and the champeta and calypso footwork during 'Waka Waka.' But a fan favorite moment was when Shakira revisited her rockera roots, singing 'Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos' and 'Antología.' Of course, she closed with the global hit 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' which had all the women in attendance singing at the top of their lungs, ending an epic reunion between a she-wolf and her pack. Sueños continues on Sunday (May 25) with Grupo Frontera and Don Omar as headliners. Meanwhile, Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran is set to visit Boston, Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles next. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
