After a raucous Day 1, it was clear from the start that the crowd for ComplexCon Day 2 was different. Fans in beat-up Rick Owens boots, flared pants, and Sp5der hoodies packed the venue. The energy was electric — hours before the performances even began, people were already pressed against the barricades, fighting for the best view of a stacked lineup featuring 2hollis, Central Cee, Ken Carson, and Young Thug. Here’s a rundown of everything that went down on Day 2.
### 2hollis
As the lights dimmed and 2hollis’ massive inflatable tiger sprawled across the stage, fans with black mascara streaks across their noses—a nod to the young star’s signature aesthetic—surged toward the front. 2hollis came out and launched into his opener, “flash,” which ignited mosh pits and waves of jumping fans moving in unison.
2hollis is one to celebrate with friends, so he brought out both Nate Sib and Rommulus to perform tracks with him; the three bounced around the stage as girls in the audience shrieked, especially when Hollis took off his shirt. As the set began to wind down, the crowd started chanting for one song in particular. It wouldn’t be a 2hollis performance without the young star running “JEANS” back multiple times; on this night, he played it three times in a row.
### Central Cee
Central Cee followed after, hitting the stage performing his breakout hit “Doja.” He pulled off an impressive, professional performance, rapping the lyrics to each track without depending on backing vocals. After “Doja,” he mostly focused on songs from *Can’t Rush Greatness*, with the highlight being his rendition of “GBP.”
Near the end, Cench picked up an iPhone that had been placed on the stage and made a real FaceTime call to a staff member, who held it up to the crowd as the call was broadcast on the big screens. The moment made his show feel more personal, as he locked eyes with the audience while performing one of his most vulnerable and intimate tracks, “Gen Z Luv.”
### Ken Carson
You could feel Ken Carson’s presence throughout the weekend. Earlier on Day 2, Ken walked the show floor to check out his own ComplexCon booth—with a full mob of fans following him around.
Ken Carson came out to “Lord of Chaos,” which immediately set off a wide mosh pit. At times, Ken stepped fully into the chaos, letting the beat ride as he perched on the edge of the stage, staring into the pit and watching the madness unfold.
At one point, a fan jumped the barrier and rushed the stage, getting within a few feet of Ken before security body-slammed him off. Ken soon followed with “Fighting My Demons.” As the intro played, hundreds of phone lights lit up the arena. On either side of the stage, three or four pits erupted as the “mosh pit controllers” whistled and signaled the chaos to begin.
For his closer, Ken didn’t disappoint—his connection with the crowd is so strong that he doesn’t even have to tell them to open the pits. One screech into the mic, and the fans know exactly what to do.
### Young Thug
And then there was one: Young Thug, who has only performed a handful of times since being released from jail, closed out the weekend with one hell of a show.
His set began with the intro from his latest album *UY SCUTI*, “Ninja,” which samples a prosecutor warning the judge during his trial not to release him: “He’s the one that’s King Slime—he’s pulling the shots.” As the skit played, Thug slowly rose from beneath the stage.
He opened with “Surf,” with flames shooting up from the stage as Thug delivered all the high-pitched inflections you expect. He then moved into other crowd favorites, including the 2019 TikTok hit “OUT WEST” and “Digits.”
Thug brought out multiple guests, including Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo (performing “Bad and Boujee”), Lil Gotit, 1300SAINT, and Tezzus. In recent years, he has tapped into the underground rap scene, collaborating with rising artists like Nineviscous and 1300SAINT.
After speculation about Tezzus signing with YSL, Thug confirmed it live, co-signing him onstage as he performed the Diamond song “bada bing, bada bØØm.”
Thug then halted the show to encourage bigger mosh pits. He was satisfied with the right side but had “issues with the left.” He then jumped off the stage and into the pit himself.
“This was not a good idea,” he laughed into the mic as fans scrambled to get selfies. “I did not come over here to take pictures. I came over here to fuckg rage,” he yelled.
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ComplexCon Day 2 delivered unforgettable performances and electric energy from start to finish, proving once again why this event remains a focal point for music and fashion fans alike.
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