advertisement
Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
advertisement
Latest News
advertisement
BILLBOARD CANADA FYI
A weekly briefing on what matters in the music industry
By signing up you agree to Billboard Canada’s privacy policy.
advertisement
advertisement
Shubh photographed by Lane Dorsey in Toronto in 2025. Styling by Aliecia Brissett. Jacket: 3PARADIS from Simons. Jeans: Le 31 from Simons.
Music News
Shubh Sells Out First-Ever Headline Show in Dubai
The Punjabi-Canadian rapper star played a much-anticipated concert in a set packed with hits and energy, as well as a surprise appearance by Imran Khan.
3m
Shubh has hit another big milestone.
On Oct. 5, 2025, the Punjabi-Canadian star sold out his first-ever headline concert in the Middle East at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.
The performance, drew thousands of fans and underscored his rising international profile. It was the much-anticipated start to his Supreme Tour following the cancellation of his North American shows amidst a strike at the major airline Air Canada this summer.
The evening saw Shubh deliver fan favourites including "Cheques," "Elevated" and "Still Rollin’," with the crowd singing back nearly every lyric. A standout moment came when Imran Khan appeared on stage to perform his hit "Amplifier," sending the arena into a frenzy.
advertisement
Speaking about the sold-out show, Shubh described the night as “surreal” and thanked fans for their unwavering support. “From uploading tracks to selling out arenas — the entire ride has been full of unreal moments,” he said in an interview with Khaleej Times.
In June, Shubh appared on the cover of Billboard Canada for his first ever interview, and talked about his fully independent rise. After starting at large venues and arenas right away, he put serious thought into every detail of his Supreme Tour: stage setup, sound, lighting, performances and everything in between.
“I’m building something really special,” he said. “It’s never been done before in our scene.”
Shubh’s trajectory over the past two years has been swift. His debut album Still Rollin peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, while follow-up Sicario reached No. 24 earlier this year.Singles like "King Shit" and "Balenci" have landed on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, strengthening his position as one of the few Punjabi rappers breaking through on international charts.
While his India tour was canceled in 2023 following political controversy around a social media post and his North America tour was postponed this summer, Shubh has continued to grow his global audience, with arena shows across Australia and New Zealand, the U.K. and now the Middle East.
advertisement
He's started on a high note, but there could be even bigger heights to come.
keep readingShow less
advertisement
Popular
advertisement
Published by ARTSHOUSE MEDIA GROUP (AMG) under license from Billboard Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation.
advertisement