Ken Carson brought his high-energy “A Great Chaos: Leg Two” tour to the San Jose Civic on Nov. 19, captivating fans with a raucous performance of 22 tracks primarily drawn from his third studio album, A Great Chaos. The night began with a fiery 75-minute set by Atlanta’s DJ Moon, who electrified the crowd with aggressive hits like Travis Scott’s “FE!N” and Playboi Carti’s “Stop Breathing,” fueling relentless mosh pits that set the tone for the chaos ahead.

Rapper Ken Carson walks out to the intro of “Hardcore” to begin the show.

Carson took the stage at 9:30 p.m., commanding attention from atop an industrialized platform as he launched into “Hardcore.” The intensity only grew with tracks like “Lose It” and “Freestyle 3,” amplified by pyrotechnics that matched the crowd’s fervent energy. Fans on the floor embraced the mayhem, forming and reforming mosh pits with every beat drop. However, the wild atmosphere left some overwhelmed, as pushing, shoving, and the searing heat forced attendees to retreat to water fountains and smoking areas for relief.

While the show delivered unrelenting energy, Carson’s limited stage presence disappointed some fans. Tracks were occasionally cut short, including his hit “ss,” which ended abruptly before its climactic beat drop, leaving the audience visibly dissatisfied. For those seeking chaos and raw energy, the experience was a thrilling celebration of moshing culture. For others, the balcony offered a more subdued yet still engaging view of the electrifying show. Carson’s tour showcases the growing influence of heavy metal on modern hip-hop, making it a memorable, if polarizing, spectacle.