Ken Carson Links Up With Destroy Lonely On Highly Anticipated New Track “the acronym”
Fresh off the sold-out finale of Playboi Carti’s Antagonist tour, Platinum recording artist Ken Carson returns with his latest release, “the acronym,” featuring Opium labelmate and longtime collaborator, Destroy Lonely. Produced by Akachi, Sonickaboom, and DJ Moon, the track brings together the iconic duo for exactly what fans have been anticipating. Ken first teased the song online last month with an acrostic spelling out the label name, Opium—the collective that has taken over rap in 2025. Listen to “the acronym” HERE.
The release follows a landmark year for Ken. His chart-topping album More Chaosbecame his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning a spot on Complex’s “50 Best Albums of 2025” and ranking among the most-streamed rap albums on Spotify this year. Since then, Ken has continued his rise, earning recognition on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report, debuting headline performances at Rubicon and ComplexCon, and collaborating with Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll line and Affliction. He also appeared in campaigns for Y/Project x Heavn by Marc Jacobs and SKIMS x Cactus Plant Flea Market.
This year, Ken released standout singles, “yes,” “catastrophe,” and “margiela.” “margiela,” produced by Akachi, 16yerold, Gfelds, Lolaxva, and DJ Moon, has already amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify alone. Directed by Gunner Stahl, “catastrophe” has garnered nearly 2 million views, while “yes” drew early critical acclaim, with Billboardcalling it “a sonic exorcism — chaotic, emotionally unhinged, and fully locked into Carson’s dark creative universe,” and BET writing, “If you haven’t given Ken Carson a few spins yet, this is the perfect track to start with. After this one, you’ll be deep in his catalog looking for more heat.” The single also achieved nearly 1 million first-day streams on Spotify, marking it as Ken’s second track to reach this milestone, alongside the Platinum-certified “overseas.”
More Chaos follows Ken’s breakout Platinum-selling album A Great Chaos (AGC), which marked his first top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 and amassed over 21 million streams on release day. The album received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex, appearing on multiple “Best of 2023” lists. Ken then embarked on the “Chaos World Tour,” performing sold-out shows across North America and Europe, including Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, Terminal 5 in New York City, Roadrunner in Boston, and Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta.
To kick off 2026, Ken Carson will bring his high-energy performances to stages around the world on his highly anticipated “WTF “headline tour, with new European dates recently added. Before the tour officially begins, fans can catch him at Lollapalooza India on January 24. The tour hits Australia, Europe, and the UK beginning in March, starting with a headline performance at Rolling Loud Australia in Sydney on March 7th, continuing to Melbourne on March 8th, and concluding in Amsterdam on November 19th. Tickets are on sale now via www.kencarson.xyz/tour.
Beyond music, Ken’s influence spans fashion, collaborations, and high-profile endorsements, earning praise from icons like Young Thug, Anthony Kiedis, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and LeBron James. From A Great Chaos to More Chaos, each release has amplified his momentum, proving the storm he started is only getting stronger.
”KEN CARSON “WTF” HEADLINE TOUR 2026
Sat Mar 7 – Sydney, Australia – Centennial Park
Sun Mar 8 – Melbourne, Australia – Flemington Racecourse
Tues Mar 10 – Paris, France – Zenith
Thurs Mar 12 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Düsseldorf, NRW
Fri Mar 13 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
Sun Mar 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
Mon Mar 16 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Thurs Mar 19 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live SOLD OUT
Mar 21 – Łódź, Poland – Atlas Arena
Mar 23 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
Mar 25 – Amsterdam, North Holland – AFAS Live
Jun 27 – Rhythm and Waves – Portimão, Faro District
About Ken Carson: Ken Carson is a breakout Atlanta-born artist who just earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with More Chaos, his boldest and most successful project yet. Already named one of the best albums of 2025 by Complex and Genius, the record expands on the world he built with 2023’s Platinum-certified A Great Chaos, home to the Hot 100 hit “Overseas” and a fixture on year-end best-of lists from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Complex, and Rolling Stone.
Throughout his career, he’s consistently graced magazine covers, most recently landing the cover of Hypebeast this year. 2025 has been a standout year for Ken—adding to his No. 1 album, he starred in a SKIMS campaign, delivered a bold set at ComplexCon, was announced as a headliner for Rolling Loud Australia, and is currently on the road with Playboi Carti for the Antagonist 2.0 arena tour. To kick off his 2025 era, he’ll embark on the highly anticipated “WTF” Tour across Australia, Europe, and the UK.
Across his discography, Ken has amassed over 4 billion streams, sold 230,000+ tickets globally, and recently earned four new gold RIAA certifications for “Succubus,” “SS,” “Jennifer’s Body,” and “I Need You.” Recognized on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report, he has also fronted campaigns for Y/Project x Heaven by Marc Jacobs, has consistently delivered standout performances around the world, and earned co-signs from Young Thug, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and Anthony Kiedis. A Great Chaos defined an era for Ken, but with More Chaos, he’s taking it even further—pushing boundaries, growing his cult following, and solidifing himself as one of the most compelling voices of his generation.
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