Unless you’ve been living under a cactus—or your algorithm’s cooked—you know what I’m here to tell you: ComplexCon is making its return to Las Vegas. The massive two-day event goes down on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. This year’s showcase has Daniel Arsham running point on creative direction and will bring together all your favorite designers, brands, installations and artists inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. It will, without a doubt, be one of the biggest events of the year.
But just as important as all of that is the music. ComplexCon has always been a hub for what’s bubbling in pop culture right now, and this year’s lineup is one of the most stacked in its nine years history. Let’s take a deep dive into the music we’re most excited to see at ComplexCon 2025.
Saturday
Yeat and Friends
Let’s start with the first day of the festival, which features Yeat—the ad-lib-spitting, mad-scientist-alien of hip-hop—headlining. The “friends” part refers to special guest appearances. Yeat, who’s worked with everyone from Don Toliver to Lil Wayne to Drake, has made plenty of friends since his breakout in 2021, so expect something special.
In just a few short years, Yeat has graduated from the underground to become one of hip-hop’s most compelling young stars. Part of that rise is his relentless work ethic: since 2022, he’s dropped four albums that all landed in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, including his latest EP, Dangerous Summer. At ComplexCon, expect a mix of classics like “Breath” and “IDGAF,” alongside new tracks from the EP. Oh—and expect moshing. Did we mention that yet?
Peso Pluma
Also on Saturday is a special performance from global superstar Peso Pluma. The Grammy-winning artist has been on fire in recent years, building a massive audience as both the face of Mexican music and one of the driving forces behind the resurgence of corridos, putting a modern spin on the regional music he grew up on. He’s coming off the success of his epic 2024 double album, Éxodo, which was one of last year’s biggest releases. Trust me when I say this performance will be party.
Clipse
Pusha T and Malice Are Coming Back to ComplexCon
After years of delays, the two brothers have finally dropped Let God Sort Em Out, a true Album of the Year contender.
They’ve been on fire all year, thanks to not just how they rolled out the album, but also the sheer quality of the music. It’s already being called one of the best projects in their catalog. A big part of why it works? Pharrell, who puts his foot into the production. The album also boasts monster features from Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator.
If you haven’t listened to Let God Sort Em Out yet: 1. wake up and 2. queue up the album on your flight to ComplexCon.
Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz
After a brief three year hiatus, Verzuz is making its return at ComplexCon. Verzuz is coming back with a bang. This time, two legendary labels will face off: Cash Money, led by Birdman, and No Limit, founded by Master P. Both rosters are stacked, with names like B.G., Mystikal, Lil Wayne, and more expected to hit the stage.
Sunday
Young Thug
I hope you’re not tired after reading all of that; we’re just getting started. Closing out the festival will be Young Thug, who is gearing up to release his fourth studio album, UY Scuti. This will be one of his first headlining performances since coming home and the first since dropping his new album.
Thug is one of the most imaginative and inventive rappers to ever touch the mic, with so many classic songs that this entire section could just be a list of titles. OK, fine, here are a few: “The London,” “Pick Up the Phone,” “Lifestyle,” “Danny Glover,” “Wyclef Jean”… do I really need to keep going? You can expect a set that blends the classics we all know and love with never-before-performed tracks from UY Scuti, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I promise you, this one is going to be special.
Ken Carson
You can’t have ComplexCon without a little Opium action. After hopping out last year in support of Playboi Carti, Ken Carson is returning to the big stage. This time he’s bringing More Chaos, fresh off the release of his latest album, which debuted at the top of the charts earlier this year. If you’ve never seen a Ken Carson show, it’s something to experience. His performances are pure mosh-pit mania, regularly creating some of the most exciting live moments in hip-hop. To be honest, hearing the beat switch on “Blakk Rokkstar” live is almost worth the price of admission alone.
Central Cee
Kicking off the festival weekend will be Central Cee, the UK’s biggest rap star right now and one of hip-hop’s purest lyricists. He’s not just a spitter, though—he has a real knack for being a hitmaker, with countless anthems that move massive crowds, even in his 20s. He’s coming off the success of his debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness, which debuted in the Billboard Top 10 earlier this year and is still in contention for rap album of the year. Packed with bangers like “Band4Band” with Lil Baby and “GBP” with 21 Savage, the set promises a performance full of energy and showmanship.
2hollis
And finally, kicking things off on Sunday is one of the most exciting figures to come out of the underground: 2hollis. He’s coming off the release of his latest album, Star, which is the most innovative mainstream release of the year. His music blends electronic, pop, and hip-hop, but he also knows how to create hooks and anthems that keep you moving and sweating.
2hollis shows have already become legendary. They easily feature some of the most lit crowds you’ll ever experience, with energy so intense it almost feels unfair to call his live show a concert. This s**t is an experience.
OK, that was a lot, but we’re saving the best piece of information for last: ComplexCon tickets are still on sale. For more information, head over here.
We’ll see you in Vegas. And remember, what happens in ComplexCon stays with you forever.