Stockton turned into the culture capital of California — at least for one night. On Saturday, the Wild N Out Live Tour shut down the Adventist Health Arena in front of a sold-out crowd, delivering a night that fused comedy, bars, community, and live performance at the highest level. From the moment the lights hit the stage, the energy never dipped. This wasn’t just a tour stop — it was a full-blown celebration of the 209.
Nick Cannon opened the night backed by a powerful lineup of Wild N Out Girls, including 18 women handpicked from Stockton.
This stop also introduced the show’s new Latina Wild N Out Girls, bringing even more West Coast representation to the stage.
The casting was intentional, and the hometown crowd made it clear — Stockton felt seen.
Then the first real eruption: Soulja Boy hit the stage and shut it down. From “Crank Dat” to “Turn My Swag On,” he performed with confidence and precision, proving once again that his legacy isn’t up for debate. This wasn’t a flashback set — it was Draco reclaiming his impact in real time. He paused mid-performance to thank the city for always rocking with him, and the building let him feel the love.
Nick Cannon returned and brought out the full Wild N Out cast: DC Young Fly, Conceited, Charlie Clips, Pretty Vee, Rip Micheals, Emmanuel Hudson, Timothy DeLaGhetto, Maddy, Lovely Mimi, and DJ D-Wrek.
From Pick It Up and Kill It to Hood Jeopardy, to an all-out Wildstyle battle between Hitman Holla and Conceited, the games hit hard. The chemistry was tight. And the crowd was locked in — reacting to every punchline, freestyle, and roast like they were on stage too.
Then came one of the night’s biggest moments: Vice Mayor Jason Lee stepping into the spotlight. A five-season Wild N Out vet turned civic leader, Jason got a standing ovation the second he touched the stage. “This isn’t just a show,” he told the crowd. “This is a commitment I made to bring culture home.” The ovation said everything.
To close it all out, DaBaby delivered a headline set that felt like a music festival finale. Running through hits like “Suge,” “Shake Sumn,” and “BOP,” he owned the stage with zero distractions — just bars, bounce, and connection. At one point, he leapt into the crowd, turning a performance into a moment.
Produced by 5120 Entertainment and Rip Micheals Entertainment, with help from Jason Lee and the City of Stockton, this Wild N Out stop made history. From local hiring to Latina cast introductions to citywide energy, this was Stockton-built, Stockton-backed, and Stockton-elevated.
Wild N Out Stockton wasn’t just sold out — it was maxed out in culture, energy, and pride. The 209 delivered. The world better be watching.
photos by Jamil Taylor & Jose Soriano
