Big Boi Headlines ApeFest 2025 in Las Vegas Amidst NFT Community Gathering

Las Vegas, Nevada – Legendary hip-hop artist Big Boi, one half of the iconic duo Outkast, took center stage at ApeFest 2025, an exclusive annual event for Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT holders. The performance, held at Area15 in Las Vegas, coincided with ComplexCon, a cultural festival celebrating streetwear, music, art, and food. The tweet from user @BaronVonHustle captured the moment, simply stating, "> "The legendary @BigBoi at ApeFest."

ApeFest, organized by Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT collections, serves as a key gathering for the Web3 community. This year's lineup also featured notable artists such as Clipse (Pusha T and Malice), Kodak Black, Justin Blau, and Logic’s DJ Rhêtorík, highlighting the event's blend of mainstream entertainment with the burgeoning digital asset space. The festival provides exclusive access to musical performances, art installations, and previews of new projects, including elements related to the Otherside metaverse.

Yuga Labs, a prominent Web3 lifestyle and media company, has consistently leveraged ApeFest to foster community engagement and showcase the evolving utility of NFTs. Previous iterations of the festival have seen innovative collaborations, such as BMW's involvement in ApeFest Hong Kong in 2023, where the automaker allowed attendees to project their Bored Apes onto a BMW i5 M60. In 2024, BMW further integrated with the BAYC ecosystem, launching a themed club, merchandise, and a mixed-reality racing experience.

Big Boi's appearance underscores a growing trend of established artists embracing the Web3 and NFT space, bridging traditional entertainment with digital culture. While specific details of his direct involvement in NFTs beyond the performance were not immediately available, his presence at such a high-profile event within the community signifies the continued mainstream recognition and cultural impact of projects like the Bored Ape Yacht Club. The event continues to solidify Las Vegas as a hub for both traditional entertainment and emerging digital experiences.