ApolloRed1 at Rolling Loud India 2026: Why Playboi Carti's First YVL Signee Is Worth Your Ticket

If you want to know what the next wave of Atlanta rage rap sounds like, the answer is landing in Mumbai in December. ApolloRed1 is on the bill at Rolling Loud India, bringing one of the genre's fast-rising names to Mumbai on Sunday, December 13.

The quick bio

ApolloRed1 is an Atlanta rapper and the first signee to Playboi Carti's YVL label, per uDiscover Music. He appeared on Ken Carson's "9 b*tches" from the cartunez EP, toured the Antagonist 2.0 Tour with Carti, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and HXG, and landed on Complex's "26 Rappers To Watch In 2026" list. He performed at Rolling Loud Orlando in May 2026.

Records to know

• "Favorite Plug" (2024), a viral release.
• Midnight Blassic (May 2025), the first release on YVL, featuring "Drug Love Demo 2."
• ApolloRed1 vs The World (October 2025), featuring "Profit."
• Demon Heart Radio (June 2026), an 18-song mixtape praised by VIBE, Complex, and HotNewHipHop, with OsamaSon on "Geeked Up!" and Destroy Lonely on "Codeine Shower."
• "Africa" (September 2026), a new single produced by Ayelavish!, who has worked with Yeat and SoFaygo.

Why catch the set

Rolling Loud India has always leaned on a mix of homegrown and global acts. Alongside Burna Boy, Metro Boomin and Karan Aujla on the poster, ApolloRed1 is the pick for anyone who wants the high-energy, distortion-heavy sound of today's Atlanta underground live. Expect a loud, mosh-friendly set built from the Demon Heart Radio era.

Festival info

Rolling Loud India runs December 12 and 13, 2026, in Mumbai; ApolloRed1 plays Sunday, December 13. Tickets start at ₹5,500 on the District app (the Mumbai venue is still to be announced, and gates open around 3 PM per the District listing).