Hip-hop powerhouse Lil Baby set to light up Dubai

Lil baby to perform at coca cola arena

The global superstar brings his live show to Coca-Cola Arena for the first time

 

One of the most influential voices in modern music, Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Baby will make his long-awaited UAE debut at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai on Friday, 18 October 2025.

Hailing from Atlanta and signed to Quality Control Music/Capitol Records, Lil Baby has redefined the sound of a generation, earning global acclaim for his razor-sharp lyricism and chart-dominating releases.

His breakout came in 2018 with the debut album Harder Than Hard, followed by the diamond-certified smash Drip Too Hard and his Grammy-nominated protest anthem The Bigger Picture.

In 2020, Lil Baby reached superstar status with My Turn, the best-selling album of the year in the US, surpassing even Taylor Swift, and now crowned the No. 1 rap album of the 21st century.

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He’s since followed it with three more Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, The Voice of the Heroes, It’s Only Me, and 2024’s WHAM, cementing his place in the hip-hop elite.

With over 75 billion global streams, 30 million albums sold, and more than 90 RIAA certifications, Lil Baby stands as the sixth artist in history to chart 150 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, alongside icons like Drake, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West.

Beyond music, he’s a mogul in the making, heading his own label, Glass Window Entertainment, and shaping the future of hip-hop with the same ambition that made him a star.

Now, Lil Baby brings his signature energy, high-octane performance, and hit-filled setlist to Dubai’s home of live entertainment for what promises to be a landmark moment for the region’s live music scene.

The show is presented by Live Nation Middle East and fans will be able to purchase tickets starting at 12 pm on Friday, 2 May via Live Nation and Coca Cola Arena 

18 October 2025, Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. General On-sale: Friday, 2 May at midday. For further information, visit livenation.me or coca-cola-arena.com 

 

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Shane Reynolds

Shane Reynolds is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years of media experience. He began his career in Ireland as Deputy Editor of the Roscommon People, where he led multiple sections and wrote a weekly sports page. After freelancing for national titles, he moved to the UAE and spent seven years teaching English at top international schools. In 2022, Shane returned to journalism, joining Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life. Now Deputy Editor, he brings strong editorial expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of both Irish and UAE audiences to one of Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle publications.