ComplexCon 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Everything You Need to Know

Here's a look back at all the highlights from the first day of ComplexCon 2025.

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ComplexCon returned to Las Vegas this weekend for its 2025 edition, giving attendees the chance to witness the relaunch of Verzuz and much more.

Whether you're in Vegas for the action yourself, or taking it all in from home, we've done you the favor of running down the highlights from the first day.

Keep reading for more. For the best experience, also be sure to download the official (and free) Complex App now.

Yeat & Friends performance

Yeat, fresh off his new interview with Eric Skelton for Complex (shop the limited-edition zine here), brought a very special set to ComplexCon 2025. Dubbed Yeat & Friends, the performance’s setlist featured “Dog House,” the 25-year-old’s recently released collaboration with Drake and Julia Wolf, plus much more. Lil Yachty made a surprise appearance during the set, notably popping out of the venue’s floor. Meanwhile, Yeat enlisted Quavo and BNYX debuted a new song.

Sexyy Red, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and more also made appearances.

Peso Pluma performance

Also on the lineup for the first day of ComplexCon was Peso Pluma, who brought fans a performance to remember in Las Vegas.

Clipse performance

Pusha T and Malice, whose Let God Sort Em Out is poised to go down as one of 2025’s best albums, brought their widely celebrated new chapter to the ComplexCon stage. Their recent Complex cover story has been commemorated with a must-have print edition, available here.

Verzuz relaunch with Cash Money and No Limit

Yes, Verzuz is back. Fans were given a celebration of New Orleans on Saturday as No Limit and Cash Money took the stage, complete with a surprise appearance by Snoop Dogg. Shop exclusive Verzuz merch here.

Joe La Puma and Peso Pluma link for Sneaker Shopping

In addition to hitting the stage as part of Saturday’s performers lineup, Peso also linked up with Joe La Puma for a straight-from-Vegas edition of Sneaker Shopping.

Noah Callahan-Bever's Idea Generation with Cole Bennett

There was much to glean from Noah Callahan-Bever’s Idea Generation conversation with Cole Bennett on Saturday. During the discussion, the Lyrical Lemonade founder detailed his reasoning behind turning down a multimillion-dollar offer to sell off the brand.

Lil Yachty hits the ComplexCon floor

Not only did Lil Yachty pop out during Yeat’s set on Saturday, he also hit the ComplexCon floor to dig deep into the wide variety of offerings. At one point, he gave away some Forces; at another, he dropped in on Ben Baller.

Playboi Carti debuts new YVL fitted

Playboi Carti, who’s currently out on the road with his Antagonist 2.0 tour, debuted a new YVL fitted exclusively at ComplexCon.

PlaqueBoyMax goes live from ComplexCon

Naturally, PlaqueBoyMax was among the stars in attendance for ComplexCon 2025, and he used the opportunity to go live straight from the festival.

It Is What It Is takes over ComplexCon

Mase, Cam'ron and Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson brought their frequently headlined podcast to ComplexCon.

Speedy Morman's 360 with Ray

Speedy Morman brought his 360 show, which has recently welcomed everyone from LeBron James to Summer Walker, to ComplexCon for a direct-to-the-fans conversation with Ray.

Duke Dennis gives away free Jordans

Wait. Free Jordans? That’s right. Duke Dennis and the Jordan brand hooked up one (very) lucky fan in the ComplexCon entry line with a pair of the 285 11s and a VIP ticket upgrade.

Family Style Food Fest

For ComplexCon attendees in Vegas, it’s worth pointing out again that tickets include admission to the Family Style Food Fest, where you can satiate your appetite in between catching surprise celebrity appearances and immersive brand experiences. This year, there were a number of more approachably priced options. See some of them below.

Salehe Bembury gives tour of SPUNGE booth

Let Salehe Bembury walk you through the SPUNGE booth at ComplexCon below.

Daniel Arsham's ComplexCon Gift Shop launches

The Arsham Gift Shop is exclusive to the Complex app and features apparel, accessories, and collectibles.

Jae Tips gives tour of Saucony's Savior Island booth

Take a trip through Savior Island below, as led by Jae Tips himself.

Attendees bring the heat with their sneaker choices

See below for a look at what attendees were rocking on the ComplexCon floor this year.

ComplexCon continues Sunday

Young Thug, Ken Carson, Central Cee, and 2hollis are all set to perform on the second day of ComplexCon 2025 in Las Vegas. Download the Complex app now to stay up to date.

ComplexCon continues in Las Vegas on October 26, 2025, with over 300 brands and live performances by Young Thug, Central Cee, Ken Carson, and more. Get your tickets now.

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