DJ Khaled has been announced as the headliner for the Big 12 Basketball Tournament Afterparty.
Presented by Venmo, the concert will be held at KC Live! in the Power & Light District on Saturday, March 14, after the Men’s Championship game at T-Mobile Center. The performance will be DJ Khaled’s first-ever performance in Kansas City. The concert will be free of charge for all attendees in celebration of two weeks of basketball in Kansas City.
In a statement, DJ Khaled shared his excitement about the upcoming performance.
“The Big 12 Tournament is one of the biggest and best. I’m looking forward to bringing that energy to the Tournament After Party with a performance and connecting with the fans,” Khaled said. “Young world, the world is yours – you are now and you are the future! Keep going! WE THE BEST!”
Tyrel Kirkham, Chief Brand and Business Officer for the Big 12, lauded Khaled’s artistry.
“We are continually investing in ways to elevate the Big 12 Basketball Tournaments and deliver an unforgettable experience for our fans,” said Kirkham.
DJ Khaled is performing in KC for the first time
“DJ Khaled is an incredible performer, and we know he will put on a high-energy show. From elite competition on the court to world-class entertainment off it, our goal is to create a championship atmosphere that blends sports and culture in a way only the Big 12 can. Kansas City has been an outstanding partner in helping us bring that vision to life.”
The Big 12 women’s tournament will start March 4 and end on either March 8 or 9. The men’s tourney is March 10-14.
THE TOURNAMENT IS ALREADY FILLED WITH DRAMA
Earlier this morning, No. 5 Iowa State defeated No. 4 Texas Tech 75–53 to secure the first spot in the semifinals. The remaining quarterfinal matchups feature top-seeded Arizona taking on UCF, followed by No. 2 Houston vs. BYU and No. 3 Kansas vs. TCU in the night session.
Meanwhile, the Women’s Big 12 Tournament concluded this past Sunday, with West Virginia capturing its second-ever title after an impressive 62–53 upset over top-seeded TCU.
