ComplexCon returns with epic entertainment and top influencers

Mark your calendars because ComplexCon, the world’s largest gathering of visionary pop culture enthusiasts returns to Long Beach, CA this November 4-5, 2017  with top tastemakers, influencers, and celebs of our generation joining this year’s lineup!

 

THE MUSIC LINEUP

ComplexCon Arena

N*E*R*D, the influential, genre-blurring group formed by Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shae Haley will headline night one of ComplexCon on Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Gucci Mane, the legendary trap music pioneer who will headline the second night arena performance on Sunday, November 5, 2017 along with M.I.A. and Young Thug.

 

Pigeons and Planes stage 

The influential record label Fool’s Gold is bringing its popular Fool’s Gold Day Off festival exclusively to ComplexCon and taking over the Pigeons & Planes Stage on Saturday, November 4, 2017 with Smokepurpp and Fool’s Gold artists Falcons and G-Worthy, along with A-Trak & Friends, SuperDuperKyle, A$AP Ferg, Virgil Abloh, Ski Mask The Slump God, Wifisfuneral, Dreezy, and Ronny J Presents.

Yung Pinch joins performances on the Pigeons and Planes stage Sunday, November 5, 2017 including DJ Khaled, DRAM, Jaden Smith, i am OTHER #BeGreat Party ft. Special Guests, Noname, Cozy Boys, Chloe x Halle and Injury Reserve.

 

ComplexCon(versations)

ComplexCon(versations) panels are curated to provide an intimate dialogue about the topics that matter most to today’s Complex generation—from what makes a successful collaboration, to food as the new pop culture, to building an influential and lasting brand. This year’s event features the return of the standing-room-only panel “Sneaker of the Year,” in which renowned sneakerheads Wale, DJ Clark Kent, Russ Bengtson and Sneaker Shopping’s Joe La Puma debate the dopest kicks and crown the year’s top sneaker.

The ComplexCon(versations) Zone will be powered by the all new Jeep Compass, with the following ComplexCon(versations) panels hitting ComplexCon 2017*:

Sneaker of the Year — Renowned sneakerheads count down and debate the dopest kicks of 2017, featuring:

• Russ Bengtson – ComplexEditor and host of Complex’s Before My Coffee
• Joe La Puma – VP of Content Strategy at Complex Networks, host of Sneaker Shoppingon Complex and the #1 sneaker show on YouTube, Sneaker Closets
• DJ Clark Kent – Super producer and turntable superstar who has produced music for Jay‑Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Junior M.A.F.I.A., Rakim, Mariah Carey, Rick Ross and many more
• Wale – D.C. native and Maybach Music Group-signed rap artist whose albums have debuted #1 on both Billboard’s“Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts while also entering at #2 on the overall Billboard “Top 200 Albums” chart
• Aleali May – an image consultant, model, and fashion blogger of the self-titled blog AlealiMay.com who began her career with Louis Vuitton and RSVP Gallery Chicago and today collaborates with Audi USA, Nike, and Adidas

 

The Disruptors — A panel conversation featuring anecdotes and advice from some of the real “influencers” in the culture who have spun their unique approach into revenue streams featuring artists, executives and designers including:

• Rich Antoniello – Complex Networks CEO and panel moderator
• DJ Khaled – Producer and DJ
• Rick Ross – Rapper and entrepreneur
• Jerry Lorenzo – Designer and Founder, Fear of God

 

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Panel — An insider’s look on what it was like to work with creative genius Kanye West on his masterpiece at a pivotal juncture in his career featuring the architects behind the album’s music, art and videos, including:

• Noah Callahan-Bever – Complex’s Chief Content Officer and host of Blueprint
• Rick Ross – Rapper and entrepreneur
• Selita Ebanks – Fashion model

 

Drop Science — A deep look at the mechanics and struggles behind clothing and sneaker drops as a marketing phenomenon, featuring:

• Karizza Sanchez – ComplexDeputy Style Editor
• A$AP Ferg – Rapper
• Racks – New York streetwear fashion influencer and personal shopper for entertainment industry’s top names
• Deon Point – Creative Director, Concepts
• Chris Gibbs – Owner, Union Los Angeles
• Jerry Lorenzo – Designer and Founder, Fear of God

 

The Art of Collab — The architects and contributors to some of the most notable collaborations discuss the inspiration, process and impetus to co-create with their peers, featuring:

• Andre 3000 – Part of the duo Outkast, receiving six Grammy Awards in 2004; championed as a musician, producer and cutting-edge collaborator known for his versatility, eloquence, style and ability to transcend trends
• Jon Wexler – Global Director of Entertainment and Influencer Marketing, Adidas
• Jeff Staple – Founder, Staple Design
• Hiroshi Fujiwara – Musician, Producer, Founder and Designer of “Fragment Design”

 

Hype East — The Godfathers of streetwear, both American and Japanese, sit down to dissect how both cultures have influenced each other throughout the years and how they continue to do so today, featuring:

• Hiroshi Fujiwara – Musician, Producer, Founder and Designer of “Fragment Design”
• Don C – Chicago-raised designer and founder of Just Don, influencing basketball style culture with Just Don luxury; his work features key collaborations with Jordan Brand, Nike and more

 

The Rap Generation Debate: Hip Hop’s New Rules — Rappers debate the new evolution hip hop has taken and define its new pillars, featuring:

• DJ Akademiks – Host, Complex’s Everyday Struggle
• Cam’ron – Actor, rapper and entrepreneur
• A$AP Ferg – Rapper
• SuperDuperKyle – Rapper

 

The Rebel Chefs — The new wave of media chefs explore their growing influence and how they break the mold, featuring:

• Sean Evans – Host of the popular show Hot Onesand Sean in the Wild on First We Feast
• Andy Milonakis – Musician, comedian, actor and star ofThe Andy Milonakis Show.
• Roy Choi – One of the world’s most influential people, a bestselling author and recipient of countless culinary awards; Choi is also the co-owner, co-founder and chef of Kogi BBQ, Chego!, A-Frame, Commissary, POT and LocoL
• Miss Info – Minya Oh, aka Miss Info, is one of the most respected figures in hip hop culture, a partner in Stadium Goods and host of the new local eats series, Food Grailsfor Complex’s First We Feast
• Matty Matheson – TV chef on Dead Set On Life, in its third season on VICELAND

*Additional speakers and panels will be announced soon; all panels and speakers are subject to change.

 

Ticket Information: VIP Weekend package tickets to ComplexCon are almost sold out!

This year, ComplexCon is offering a limited quantity of VIP Weekend packages that give fans early access to shopping, a special concert viewing area, VIP entry into the festival, select booths, food trucks, exhibits and more. VIP Weekend package tickets to ComplexCon are $400 (plus fees) for the two-day event and are nearly sold out. General Admission tickets to the daytime exhibition and evening concert are $75-$100 per day (plus fees). General Admission and VIP Weekend package tickets are on sale now at Complexcon.com.

 

For more information on ComplexCon, please visit Complexcon.com and follow @complexcon on Twitter and Instagram.

 

ABOUT COMPLEXCON:

Created to bring “the Internet to real life,” ComplexCon mixes concert performances, retail pop-up shops, video production studios featuring in-depth panels and conversations, art, food, brand activations, interactive technology and much more into a one-of-a-kind experience unlike any other festival in the world. The festival was formed in 2016 as a partnership between ComplexNetworks and ReedPOP, the producers of New York’s Comic-Con and Agenda.