LISTEN HERE
FEATURES COLLABORATIONS WITH PLAYBOI CARTI, YOUNG THUG, LIL UZI VERT, DESTROY LONELY, AND 2HOLLIS
SHARES VIDEO FOR “WEDIDIT”
FT. PLAYBOI CARTI – WATCH HERE
SET TO HEADLINE COMPLEXCON 2026 ON OCTOBER 3
EUROPEAN FESTIVAL HEADLINE RUN KICKS OFF THIS WEEK
ANNOUNCES LONDON POP-UP
03 JULY 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, multi-platinum, Billboard No. 1 recording artist Ken Carson enters his next era with the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, xperiment, via Opium/Interscope Records. Pushing his sound into uncharted territory, the 22-track project arrives following a streak of career milestones that have propelled him to new heights, further establishing him as one of rap’s most talked-about artists. The album blends melodic moments with his signature high-energy sound, marking a creative shift that seamlessly balances intensity with more emotionally driven elements. Listen to xperiment HERE. Coinciding with today’s release, Ken also premieres the official music video for “wedidit ft. Playboi Carti,” filmed in his hometown of Atlanta and directed by Frankie Watts. Watch HERE.
xperiment features production from Ken’s trusted collaborators including AM, F1LTHY, starboy, Outtatown, DJ Moon, and more, alongside 2hollis, who produced “shadeson,” which Ken performed as the closing song of his Rolling Loud California 2026 set. Ken remains closely involved in production throughout the album, continuing to build with producers who have helped define his sound. Built on his high-energy DNA, the project reflects an evolution in his career and a continued push to expand creative boundaries. It includes collaborations with Destroy Lonely on “shopping” and Playboi Carti on “deaf note,” as well as “wedidit” which Ken and Carti performed together during Carti’s closing set at Summer Smash. The project also reunites him with Lil Uzi Vert on “ghost” and Young Thug on “drug kit.”
Ahead of the album’s release, the ever-evolving world of xperiment sparked speculation throughout the year. Ken further fueled anticipation by revealing the cover art, which features a USB inserted into his neck as part of the project’s central concept and visual language. In addition, the project expands his cinematic universe through a series of short films that build out its eerie visual world, leaning into sci-fi, suspense, and surreal storytelling. Watch the full series, directed by Joy Divizn: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5.
Bringing the world of xperiment into the real world, Ken will celebrate the album’s release with an immersive three-day pop-up in London, where fans can experience the project through exclusive merchandise, limited-edition apparel, and physical editions of the album.The pop-up will take place July 3–4 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and July 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lab Store Westend.
This era builds on an unprecedented run for the Atlanta native. His 2025 album, More Chaos, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning him his first chart-topping album, while 2023’s critically acclaimed A Great Chaos propelled his career to new heights, landing on year-end Best Albums lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Complex. This year alone, Ken has continued to raise the bar. He was announced as a headliner for ComplexCon 2026 as part of Opium’s takeover of the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles, where he will headline on Saturday, October 3. In June, he delivered a career-defining performance at Rolling Loud California 2026, closing the Under Armour Stage with his first-ever Sunday night headlining festival set. As Billboard wrote, “Carson delivered the kind of set that felt bigger than just another festival performance.”
Up next, Ken will bring xperiment overseas for a major international festival run, with appearances at Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Splash! Festival in Germany, Openair Frauenfeld in Switzerland, Clout Festival in Poland, and Frequency Festival in Austria. Beyond the stage, Ken has continued to expand his cultural footprint through sold-out touring and fashion collaborations, including his sold-out “WTF” headline tour across Europe and the UK, Playboi Carti’s “Antagonist 2.0 Tour,” and collaborations with Affliction, SKIMS x Cactus Plant Flea Market, and Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll line.
XPERIMENT TRACK LIST:
KEN CARSON LIVE FESTIVAL DATES:
July 2 Roskilde Festival Roskilde, Denmark
July 4 Splash! Festival Ferropolis, Germany
July 9 Openair Frauenfeld Frauenfeld, Switzerland
July 10 Clout Festival Warsaw, Poland
Aug 22 Frequency Festival Saint Pölten, Austria
ABOUT KEN CARSON:
Atlanta-born artist Ken Carson is one of the defining voices of a new generation of rap. In 2025, he earned his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with More Chaos, named one of the year’s best albums by Complex and Genius. The record has since amassed over 614 million global streams, building on the success of 2023’s critically acclaimed, Platinum-certified A Great Chaos, which has surpassed 3 billion global streams, produced the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Overseas,” and appeared on year-end best-of lists from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. Across his catalog, Ken has now amassed over 6 billion global streams as an artist, sold hundreds of thousands of tickets worldwide, and earned multiple RIAA certifications.
Beyond music, Ken has become a defining force in fashion and culture. He has fronted campaigns for SKIMS and Y/Project x Heaven by Marc Jacobs. Recognized on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report, he has earned co-signs from Young Thug, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and Anthony Kiedis while building a devoted global fanbase.
His momentum has only accelerated in 2026. While teasing new music throughout his European “WTF” Tour, Ken followed with an explosive headline performance at Rolling Loud Orlando and is now preparing for an international headline festival run. Following a breakout run that saw him reach new commercial and creative heights, Ken now enters his next chapter with xperiment, his latest artistic statement.
A Great Chaos marked a breakthrough. More Chaos raised the stakes. xperiment pushes his artistry into new territory.
