Hip-Hop Stars 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin and Wiz Khalifa to Headline Balad Beast 2025 in Saudi Arabia

Hip-Hop Stars 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin and Wiz Khalifa to Headline Balad Beast 2025 in Saudi Arabia

By Marcus Bennett

January 18, 2025 at 02:11 PM

Balad Beast 2025 will bring together global hip-hop stars 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin, and Wiz Khalifa for a two-day festival at Jeddah's UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al-Balad, in Saudi Arabia on January 30-31.

Concert crowd at hip-hop festival

Concert crowd at hip-hop festival

The festival's diverse lineup extends beyond hip-hop, featuring soul artist Michael Kiwanuka, indie singer-songwriter Ghostly Kisses, and pop artist Zeyne. Electronic music fans can enjoy performances from Maceo Plex, Alexander Skancke, Brawther, and Mau P.

Supporting local talent remains a key focus, with performances by Saudi Arabian artists including DJ duo Dish Dash, electronic artist Biirdperson, and deep house group Vinyl Mode.

The historic Al-Balad district provides a unique setting where modern music meets traditional architecture. Festival organizer MDLBEAST offers various ticket options, including premium "VIB" packages with exclusive viewing areas, lounges, and enhanced amenities.

For reference, the 2024 edition featured notable performances from Ty Dolla $ign, Major Lazer, and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Browsing vinyl records in music store

Browsing vinyl records in music store

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