{"id":2965,"date":"2025-11-03T06:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T06:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.rvrising.com\/?p=2965"},"modified":"2025-11-03T06:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T06:49:01","slug":"complexcon-2025-draws-record-breaking-70000-attendees-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvrising.com\/news\/world\/complexcon-2025-draws-record-breaking-70000-attendees-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"ComplexCon 2025 Draws Record-Breaking 70,000 Attendees in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekend Featured Return of VERZUZ, Performances from Young Thug, Yeat, Ken Carson, Peso Pluma, Central Cee, Clipse and 2hollis, Plus Exclusive Drops from over 400 Brands<\/i><\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES<\/span>, Oct. 31, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — ComplexCon 2025<\/b>\u00a0shattered records as the largest iteration of the festival to-date, bringing together more than 70,000 attendees <\/b>and over 400 of today’s leading brands<\/b> across fashion, art, food, and innovation at the Las Vegas Convention Center for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.<\/p>\n

The weekend marked the debut of Complex’s new partnership with VERZUZ<\/b>, the cultural phenomenon created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, kicking off the weekend of performances with a live battle featuring Cash Money Records<\/b> vs. No Limit Records<\/b>, which saw over eight million viewers on the live stream on Apple Music.<\/p>\n

“Each year, ComplexCon continues to grow as a global platform for creativity and innovation. This year in Las Vegas, we reached record-breaking attendance and set a new benchmark for live experiences \u2014 uniting fans through music, fashion, and art. The return of VERZUZ elevated the festival even further, underscoring our commitment to pushing the boundaries of live events,” said Aaron Levant, CEO of Complex.<\/p>\n

The weekend’s music lineup brought nonstop energy, with unforgettable performances from Young Thug, Yeat, Ken Carson,<\/b>Peso Pluma<\/b>, Central Cee, Clipse<\/b> and 2hollis<\/b>. Yeat surprised fans by bringing out Che<\/b>, xaviersobased<\/b>, Don Toliver<\/b>, BNYX<\/b>, Lil Yachty<\/b>, Quavo, Sexyy Red<\/b>, and Sheck Wes<\/b>; 2hollis <\/b>brought Nate Sib <\/b>and Rommulus<\/b>; and Young Thug lit up the stage with Ty Dolla $ign<\/b>, Quavo<\/b>, 1300SAINT<\/b>, Lil Gotit<\/b>, and Teezus<\/b>. Peso Pluma also made history as the first regional Mexican artist to perform at ComplexCon<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Ken Carson<\/b>\u00a0took the stage at ComplexCon 2025 with a set that quickly became one of the weekend’s standout moments. Performing to a packed crowd, the Opium artist showcased the distinct sound and energy that have made him a leader in the new wave of hip-hop.<\/p>\n

Leading the creative direction was Daniel Arsham<\/b>, serving as ComplexCon’s 2025 Global Artistic Director, who unveiled exclusive collaborations, a takeover of the Las Vegas sphere, large-scale installations, including his iconic “Divided Layers” and Carsham sculptures, and a curated lineup of art-driven moments that elevated ComplexCon’s cultural footprint. Arsham also unveiled a newly reimagined “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign that will become a permanent installation in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The annual Sneaker of the Year<\/b> panel, led by Joe La Puma,<\/b> who was joined by Matthew Welty, Upscale Vandal, Brendan Dunne, Vashtie,<\/b> and Fat Joe<\/b>, crowned the\u00a0Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick” designed by Nigel Sylvester\u00a0as 2025’s Sneaker of the Year. Following the panel, Sylvester pulled up in a Jordan truck stocked with the shoe to celebrate with fans.<\/p>\n

Family Style Food Festival <\/b>returned to ComplexCon, bringing some of the hottest local restaurants, including Lotus of Siam<\/b>, Milpa<\/b>, Shang Artisan Noodle<\/b>, as well as out-of-state legends like Katz’s Deli<\/b>, Rokstar Chicken<\/b>, Prince Street Pizza<\/b> and Marathon Burger<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Over 500 talent, streamers, and influencers flooded the ComplexCon show floor to connect with fans and experience the action firsthand, including Swizz Beatz, Quavo, Lil Yachty, MGK, Tyla, Fat Joe, Ty Dolla $ign, A’ja Wilson, Metro Boomin, Floyd Mayweather, Marshawn Lynch, Waka Flocka Flame, Johnny Knoxville, Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Cole Bennett, Larry June, J.R. Smith, India Love, Nigel Sylvester, PlaqueBoyMax, Duke Dennis, Rayasianboy, Alchemist, Hit-Boy, Shareef O’Neal, DDG, Rey Mysterio, Bloody Osiris, Cam’ron, Murda Beatz, Mase, JaNa Craig <\/b>and many more.<\/p>\n

ComplexCon 2025 by the Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n