Japanese hip-hop force Creepy Nuts, composed of three-time national rap battle champion R-Shitei and world champion DJ DJ Matsunaga, have announced their first-ever North American tour. The Creepy Nuts North America Tour 2026 marks a pivotal step in the duo’s accelerating international trajectory.
The tour itinerary includes their debut appearances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 on April 10 and April 17 in Indio, California.
Additional stops include Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on April 13, The Auditorium in Chicago on April 15, and Pabellón Oeste in Mexico City on April 19. Ticket sales begin January 30, with further information available via the official tour site.
This expansion carries significance beyond geography. Creepy Nuts’ global momentum has been driven by technical proficiency rather than passing trends. R-Shitei’s battle-honed lyricism and DJ Matsunaga’s championship-level turntablism are paired with production that seamlessly integrates hip-hop, pop, and electronic influences.
Their 2024 breakout “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Global 200 and charted prominently on Apple Music’s global rankings. “Otonoke” became the most-streamed Japanese song internationally in 2025, while “Mirage” charted on Spotify’s Global Viral listings.
These milestones reflect sustained cross-border resonance. The upcoming Coachella appearances and U.S.–LATAM dates offer audiences a direct experience of the group’s high-impact live performance.
The duo enters 2026 following a pivotal year. “Otonoke” ranked as the most-streamed Japanese song overseas in 2025 on Billboard Japan’s Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan chart and Spotify’s year-end data, signaling consistent global engagement.
Released in July 2025, “Mirage” landed on Spotify’s Global Viral Top 50, demonstrating crossover reach beyond anime-affiliated audiences and into broader pop and hip-hop markets.
Streaming success translated into ticket demand. In October 2025, Creepy Nuts completed their first Asia tour, five cities across seven sold-out shows, reinforcing their position as a major live act across the region.
Their rise has been unusually rapid. “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” surpassed 900 million global streams and placed within the Top 10 of the Billboard Global 200, becoming one of the most internationally visible Japanese tracks of recent years.
Alongside “Otonoke” and “Mirage,” the duo became the first act to simultaneously occupy the Top 3 positions on Billboard’s Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan chart. In July 2024, they collaborated with Dua Lipa on “Illusion (Creepy Nuts Remix),” marking a high-profile international crossover.
Domestically, their impact has been historic. In February 2025, Creepy Nuts headlined their first Tokyo Dome concert, performing for approximately 50,000 fans, a landmark achievement for a Japanese hip-hop act and confirmation of arena-level draw.
Their booking at Coachella 2026 positions them on one of the most influential festival stages globally. Rather than serving as an introduction, the appearance comes at a moment when the duo is already generating substantial international streams and sold-out performances. The festival thus functions both as validation and as a catalyst for expanded North American engagement.
The North American run begins with two Coachella performances in Indio, California (April 10 and 17, 2026), before continuing to New York, Chicago, and Mexico City, marking their first headline shows across the region.
Creepy Nuts continue expanding their catalog with the single “Mirage” and their latest album LEGION, available worldwide across major streaming platforms.
Founded on incisive lyricism and elite turntablism, Creepy Nuts have transitioned from domestic icons to global disruptors in a compressed timeframe.
Their trajectory – viral chart success, Tokyo Dome headline status, Asia-wide touring, and now Coachella and North America, reflects a broader shift in the international reach of Japanese hip-hop. With their inaugural U.S.–LATAM tour, Creepy Nuts move beyond national prominence into sustained global relevance.
CREEPY NUTS NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 — TOUR DATES
April 10, 2026 (Fri) — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 — Indio, CA
April 13, 2026 (Mon) — Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center — New York, NY
April 15, 2026 (Wed) — The Auditorium — Chicago, IL
April 17, 2026 (Fri) — Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 — Indio, CA
April 19, 2026 (Sun) — Pabellón Oeste — Mexico City, MX
Official Tour Site: https://creepynuts.com/northamericatour2026/
Ticket Sales Begin on Jan.30 (Fri)
Creepy Nuts, rapper R-Shitei and world champion DJ DJ Matsunaga, continue to redefine the global scope of Japanese hip-hop.
Built on sharp lyricism, technical DJ craft, and genre-fluid production, the duo has transitioned from domestic prominence to sustained international impact. “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Global 200, while “Otonoke” and “Mirage” reinforced their position as a consistent global streaming presence.
Following a sold-out Tokyo Dome headline show and their first Asia tour in 2025, Creepy Nuts are now expanding into North America with Coachella at the center of their international campaign.
They are no longer solely Japan’s leading hip-hop act. They stand among the most compelling global artists of their generation.
