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July 7, 2026 – Today, multi-platinum, Billboard No. 1 recording artist Ken Carson announces his highly anticipated “xperimenting tour,” promoted by Live Nation, with support from xaviersobased, prettifun, and DJ Moon. The 17-date U.S. headline run kicks off onWednesday, August 26, at Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago and will make stops in Brooklyn, Washington, D.C., Miami, Atlanta, and more before wrapping onSeptember 23 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Artist presale begins Wednesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. local time. General on sale starts Friday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tickets will be available at www.kencarson.xyz/tour.
The tour announcement arrives on the heels of the highly anticipated release of xperiment, Ken Carson’s fifth studio album, which debuted with nearly 16 million global opening-day streams, marking the sixth-biggest opening-day debut for a rap album this year. Built on his signature high-energy sound, the project marks a creative evolution, seamlessly blending explosive production with more melodic, emotionally driven moments while continuing to push the boundaries of his artistry. The album features production from Ken’s trusted collaborators AM, F1LTHY, Lucian, Clif Shayne, and more, alongside 2hollis, who produced “shadeson,” the track Ken performed as the closing song during his explosive headline set at Rolling Loud California 2026.
xperiment reflects an evolution in his career and a continued push to expand creative boundaries. It features collaborations with Destroy Lonely on “shopping,” Lil Uzi Vert on “ghost,” Young Thug on “drug kit,” and Playboi Carti on “deaf note,” in addition to “wedidit,” which Ken and Carti performed together during Carti’s closing set at Summer Smash. The track’s official music video, filmed in their hometown of Atlanta and directed by Frankie Watts, has already garnered nearly 3 million views. Watch HERE. Listen to xperiment HERE.
In addition to the album, Ken further expanded the ever-evolving world of xperiment. The album artwork, featuring a USB drive inserted into his neck, serves as the central visual motif for the era. Extending the concept beyond the music, xperiment unfolds through a series of cinematic short films that deepen its eerie universe, leaning into sci-fi, suspense, and surreal storytelling. Directed by Joy Divizn, the visual series brings the album’s immersive world to life. Watch now: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6.
Ken also announced cartunez, his upcoming mixtape arriving Friday, July 11, which he has been previewing across social media. Ahead of the release, he shared the xperiment digital album yesterday, featuring the exclusive bonus track “Too Many Poles,” available now for digital download HERE.
This chapter builds on an unprecedented run for the Atlanta native. His 2025 album, More Chaos, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning him his first chart-topping album, while 2023’s critically acclaimed A Great Chaos propelled his career to new heights, landing on year-end Best Albums lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Complex. This year alone, Ken has continued to raise the bar. He was announced as a headliner for ComplexCon 2026 as part of Opium’s takeover of the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles, where he will headline on Saturday, October 3. In June, he delivered a career-defining performance at Rolling Loud California 2026, closing the Under Armour Stage with his first-ever Sunday night headlining festival set. As Billboard wrote, “Carson delivered the kind of set that felt bigger than just another festival performance.”
Last week, Ken kicked off his international festival run with appearances at Roskilde Festival in Denmark and Splash! Festival in Germany, debuting new tracks from xperiment live and bringing out Destroy Lonely for “shopping.” This week, he takes the stage at Openair Frauenfeld in Switzerland,followed by Clout Festival in Poland. He will close out his international run next month at Frequency Festival in Austria.
Beyond the stage, Ken has continued to expand his cultural footprint through sold-out touring and fashion collaborations, including his sold-out “WTF” headline tour across Europe and the UK, Playboi Carti’s “Antagonist 2.0 Tour,” and collaborations with Affliction, SKIMS x Cactus Plant Flea Market, and Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll line.
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