Nov 22

Nov 22 2019 ComplexCon Exclusive Surprise Performances that turned up the heat in Long Beach California

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On Sunday November 3rd ComplexCon gave fans just want they came for at the highly anticipated 4th annual pop culture superbowl hosted in Long Beach, California. An action packed day filled with exclusive sneaker and merchandise drops from the hottest brands Reebox, Rhude, Fossil, Feature x Vans Vault, Flexfit, Superrradical and K-Swiss to celebrity drop ins by Usher, Chance the Rapper, Dwane Wade, 21 Savage, Dababy, Freeway and not to mention surprise performances on the Pigeons & Planes stage by 21 Savage and Dababy.

Not only did Dababy put on a show that had fans running to make sure they didn’t miss out, but showed how to finish the Hot Ones Wing Challenge by First We Feast like a true “POP STAR” with Sean Evens! Pintrill kept it trill with their annual pin scavenger hunt teamed up brands such as Airrare, Billionaire Boys Club, Dumbgood, Microsoft Surface, MLB, Pac-Man Timex and Reebok.

ComplexCon(Versations) showcased big topic discussions that the culture was well overdue to have with panel All Hail the Queens: The Women Changing the Face of Rap staring the phenomenal female rappers who have made a huge impact Eve, Trina, Rico Nasty and Kamaiyah. The conversation began on how these talented females started in the rap game and what challenges they’ve faced making their debuts as a “female rapper” within the hip hop industry? The panel quickly heated up as Trina explains “I feel like for us we do so much it should be female entertainer, female iconic, female legendary, it should be so much bigger than just a rapper; I think we do way more than go on stage and rap, we shouldn't be boxed in”. Rico took it from there to remind us “ In this day in age, in everything they find a way to make it less than or lower than value. We know we set all the trends. That’s what women do!” The audience quickly applauded her as she spoke her mind on the matter.

Eve came ready to have the discussion that no matter what, being a female and a rapper is not easy, especially in the 90s when it was very male dominated. She opened up about her “being with Ruff Ryders it was like being in hip hop boot camp, I was baby sis, but I wasn't treated any different than the dudes. I had to hustle as hard as they did. If they were in the studio for 24 hours, I was in the studio 24/7.” The crowd felt the passion as Eve let the people know, there is nothing easy about being a female rapper coming up in the hip hop era.

83 Futures booth was shining light on a cause that most people are not educated properly on and that is being an organ donor. Rapper Freeway and former NFL running back Bobby Howard showed their support by using their platform to raise awareness to a cause that has not only changed their lives drastically for the better but thousands of other donor recipients. The brad was showcasing their exclusive streetwear merch just launched just for ComplexCon and with the hottest feature at the booth “A Piece of Me” shoe collab by Garrixon. The show was turning heads with its unique look. With two shoes being infused together gave fans a taste of the future. Bun B and Eric Rosenthal, Freeway and Just Blaze (Saucony), Jeff Staple and Paul rodriguez) were some of the lucky artists featured on the limited shoe drop. Freeway took the time to let fans know that he was a donor recipient himself, he had received a kidney from an organ donor that had passed away on February 6th, 2019 he received this blessing that would forever change his life.

Sundays line up on the Pigeons & Planes powered by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare had fans catching a vibe throughout the day, performances from YBN Crew, Rico Nasty, A Boogie Wit Tha Hoodie and many more. Not only did they have one surprise performances by one of hottest rappers in the game right now 21 Savage but a second surprise by the man taking over America by storm “DABABY”! Making his debut on complexcon stage, he sure set the tone for the rest of the night. His vibe took the crowd to a whole new level, performing his classic banggers “Suge,” “Going Baby,” “Baby Sitter ” which had fans reciting every lyric back to him. He also performed songs off of his masterpiece “Kirk” such as “VIBEZ,” and “BOP.” Showcasing why he’s climbing the Billboard charts right now making sure everyone knows his name and where to copp his latest album Kirk.

Anderson .Paak kept the crowd entertained closing the final night of ComplexCon. With his electrifying set and charismatic presence and vocals fans were groovin to his famous singles “Come Down,” “Bubblin,” “Heart Don’t Stand a Chance,” “King James,” and “6 Summers.” Anderson showed the crowd just why the talented artist has been blooming for years. He gave ComplexCon a run for their money closing out the highly anticipated event of the year. This years ComplexCon wouldn't be possible without sponsors Puma, Zen, Canon, Jameson, Old Spice, Call- Duty Modern Warfare, Amercian Express and Game Fuel.