December 12, 2025 – Fresh off the sold-out finale of Playboi Carti’s Antagonist tour, Platinum recording artist
Ken Carson returns with his latest release,
“the acronym,” featuring Opium labelmate and longtime collaborator,
Destroy Lonely. Produced by Akachi, Sonickaboom, and DJ Moon, the track brings together the iconic duo for exactly what fans have been anticipating. Ken first teased the song online last month with an acrostic spelling out the label name, Opium—the collective that has taken over rap in 2025. Listen to “the acronym”
HERE.
The release follows a landmark year for Ken. His chart-topping album
More Chaos became his first No. 1 on the
Billboard 200, earning a spot on
Complex’s “
50 Best Albums of 2025” and ranking among the most-streamed rap albums on
Spotify this year. Since then, Ken has continued his rise, earning recognition on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report, debuting headline performances at
Rubiconand
ComplexCon, and collaborating with Jesse Jo Stark’s
Deadly Doll line and
Affliction. He also appeared in campaigns for
Y/Project x Heavn by Marc Jacobs and
SKIMS x Cactus Plant Flea Market.
This year, Ken released standout singles, “
yes,” “
catastrophe,” and “
margiela.” “margiela,” produced by Akachi, 16yerold, Gfelds, Lolaxva, and DJ Moon, has already amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify alone. Directed by
Gunner Stahl, “catastrophe” has garnered nearly 2 million views, while “yes” drew early critical acclaim, with
Billboard calling it “
a sonic exorcism — chaotic, emotionally unhinged, and fully locked into Carson’s dark creative universe,” and
BET writing, “
If you haven’t given Ken Carson a few spins yet, this is the perfect track to start with. After this one, you’ll be deep in his catalog looking for more heat.” The single also achieved nearly 1 million first-day streams on Spotify, marking it as Ken’s second track to reach this milestone, alongside the Platinum-certified “overseas.”
More Chaos follows Ken’s breakout Platinum-selling album A Great Chaos (AGC), which marked his first top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 and amassed over 21 million streams on release day. The album received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex, appearing on multiple “Best of 2023” lists. Ken then embarked on the “Chaos World Tour,” performing sold-out shows across North America and Europe, including Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, Terminal 5 in New York City, Roadrunner in Boston, and Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta.
To kick off 2026, Ken Carson will bring his high-energy performances to stages around the world on his highly anticipated “
WTF “headline tour, with new European dates recently added. Before the tour officially begins, fans can catch him at Lollapalooza India
on January 24. The tour hits Australia, Europe, and the UK beginning in March, starting with a headline performance at Rolling Loud Australia in Sydney
on March 7th, continuing to Melbourne
on March 8th, and concluding in Amsterdam on November 19th. Tickets are on sale now via
www.kencarson.xyz/tour.
Beyond music, Ken’s influence spans fashion, collaborations, and high-profile endorsements, earning praise from icons like Young Thug, Anthony Kiedis, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and LeBron James. From A Great Chaos to More Chaos, each release has amplified his momentum, proving the storm he started is only getting stronger.
”KEN CARSON “WTF” HEADLINE TOUR 2026
Sat Mar 7 – Sydney, Australia – Centennial Park
Sun Mar 8 – Melbourne, Australia – Flemington Racecourse
Tues Mar 10 – Paris, France – Zenith
Thurs Mar 12 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Düsseldorf, NRW
Fri Mar 13 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
Sun Mar 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
Mon Mar 16 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Thurs Mar 19 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live SOLD OUT
Mar 21 – Łódź, Poland – Atlas Arena
Mar 23 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
Mar 25 – Amsterdam, North Holland – AFAS Live
Jun 27 – Rhythm and Waves – Portimão, Faro District
