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bbno$ to perform ‘Roblox’ virtual concert this weekend
Viral rapper bbno$ will headline a virtual concert inside the Roblox minigame "+1 Speed Keyboard Escape" this weekend, premiering new music as part of the set. The event has already drawn huge anticipation, with more than 11 million users registering interest, positioning it as a potential contender for one of the most-watched virtual gigs ever staged on the platform.
The concert premieres on Saturday 25 July and will remain available to rewatch until 1 August. Bruno Mars currently holds the record for the biggest Roblox concert, having drawn a peak of 12.8 million concurrent viewers for his "Steal A Brainrot" gig earlier this year. bbno$ has pledged to donate his share of proceeds from the event, including revenue from in-game skins and items, to the Internet Watch Foundation, a UK-based charity that works to combat online child sexual abuse, with a donation link also displayed during the broadcast.
In short
- bbno$ performs virtual Roblox concert on Saturday 25 July.
- Over 11 million users have registered interest in the event.
- Proceeds will be donated to the Internet Watch Foundation.
Explained simply
Roblox is an online platform where people play games made by users and can attend events inside those games. Virtual concerts on Roblox combine a music performance with the platform’s interactive features, such as digital items that players can buy or collect.
bbno$, whose real name is Alexander Gumuchian, is a Canadian rapper known for music that has gained popularity online. The Internet Watch Foundation is a UK charity that works to find and remove child sexual abuse images and videos from the internet.
Roblox concerts can attract audiences from around the world, and their viewer numbers are often compared with those of other events on the platform. They also give artists a way to reach younger audiences and raise money through digital items.
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