Rising rap artist
Ken Carson has teamed up with iconic streetwear brand
Ed Hardy for a bold new limited-edition merch line, which is set to debut at
ComplexCon in Las Vegas this weekend,
November 16-17. Ken gave fans a first look at the collaboration during his sold-out CHAOS World Tour, and later shared it on Instagram, sparking major excitement. Featuring an exclusive T-shirt and more surprises to be revealed, the collection merges Ed Hardy’s iconic style with Ken’s bold creative vision, making it one of ComplexCon’s most highly anticipated drops.
The collaboration follow’s Ken’s latest single, delusional,” – a high-octane track that pulses with ominous energy. Listen HERE. The track arrived as Ken continues his sold-out “CHAOS World Tour,” captivating sold out crowds around the nation. This summer kicked off this summer at Orlando’s Warehouse at CFF and included two electrifying nights at Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall on July 20-21, a thrilling three-nightengagement at Terminal 5 in New York City from August 20-22, and a memorable hometown show at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta on August 26. Following his UK/EU tour, Ken made a highly anticipated return to the U.S. in North Myrtle Beach. With six dates remaining, the tour will wrap up in Sacramento on the 21st. Tickets are available HERE.
“delusional” marks Ken’s return to new music following the success of his critically acclaimed album and it’s deluxe edition, A Great Chaos, released last October. A Great Chaos garnered success due to its innovative sound and Ken Carson’s distinctive style, with bold lyrics and experimental production. Notably, the track “overseas” generated over three million global streams on Spotify and Apple Music within its first 24 hours, marking Ken’s biggest streaming debut and earning his first Billboard Hot 100 appearance. Now certified Gold “overseas” has amassed over 123 million global streams and 500K TikTok creates since its May release. “Fighting My Demons” has also achieved gold status, joining “Yale” from his 2020 EP Teen X and “Freestyle 2” from his 2022 album X. Hailed as “genuinely cool, risky, and relentless” and one of “The 100 Best Songs of the 2020s So Far” by Pitchfork, A Great Chaos debuted impressively at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. It also won esteem critical acclaim from industry giants like The New York Times, Billboard, Rolling Stone and Complex, was placed on several “Best Of 2023” lists, and earned praise from icons such as Jay Z, Drake, J. Cole, Red Hot Chill Pepper’s, Anthony Kiedis, and more. In under a year since its release, the album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Listen HERE.
This year Ken also made his debut Coachella performance, joined the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers on their “Unlimited Love” tour, and most recently, made a huge splash at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival. There, he not only delivered a memorable solo set but also joined the rest of Opium signees on stage with Playboi Carti for the first time. Up next, he will complete the final leg of the “Chaos World Tour” as he continues to work on new music.
