Fans can view Khalid’s performance featuring his hit songs and songs from his new album ‘Sincere’ and play the Only Up with Khalid mini game inspired by Khalid’s music video of his new single ‘Heatstroke’ Khalid’s performance will also broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR and select RCHR stations on December 19 at 7 p.m. local time

(Black PR Wire) WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today “Khalid in iHeartLand” where fans can immerse themselves in Khalid’s new music with his exclusive performance and interview in State Farm Park in iHeartLand in Fortnite and an “Only Up with Khalid” mini game launching December 19. Khalid’s performance will also broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR and select RCHR stations on December 19 at 7 p.m. local time.

Khalid’s performance will feature his hits and songs from his new album Sincere as well as his exclusive interview with iHeartRadio personality Gabby Diaz, where Khalid speaks to the inspiration behind his new album.

Allowing fans to connect with Khalid’s new music on a deeper level, “Only Up with Khalid” mini game is inspired by the music video of his new single Heatstroke. An NPC of Khalid will be part of the game guiding players at various stages as they make their journey upwards. Khalid’s iHeartLand performance will be playing on screens that are visible as the player climbs the Only Up. When a player reaches the top, they will be rewarded with exclusive Khalid interview content.”

WHO: Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid, who was named one of TIME’s Most Influential People of 2019, has taken the world by storm since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond “Location” (released right before his high school graduation) exploded onto the scene leading to a major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records followed by the release of his debut album, the certified 4x platinum, American Teen. Khalid, who has been called a “pop prodigy” by Rolling Stone has been streamed globally over 32 billion times across all partners, has been nominated for seven GRAMMYS, and has won numerous awards including six Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award, among others.

Khalid’s highly anticipated third album Sincere is out now. Through a collection of 16 tracks, Sincere showcases Khalid’s evolution as an artist and person and explores the all-too-relatable feelings of growing up. His irresistible soulful vocals and unfiltered lyricism are on full display. 

WHEN: Khalid in iHeartLand: December 19-22, 2024

Khalid iHeartRadio Broadcast: 7 p.m. local time on December 19, 2024

WHERE: Khalid in iHeartLand: State Farm Park in iHeartLand in Fortnite

Khalid iHeartRadio Broadcast: Across iHeartRadio CHR and select RCHR stations

QUOTE: “Bringing my new album to life in a way gaming fans and music fans can come together to experience it is really exciting and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner than iHeart,” said Khalid. “I hope fans enjoy jumping into this collaborative world of gaming and music in iHeartLand.”

MORE: State Farm Park, in the heart of iHeartLand, is a premiere entertainment venue in Fortnite Creative since 2022 that has hosted over 50 music and podcast events, allowing a unique opportunity for fans to connect with their favorite artists and giving artists the ability to bring their albums to life in an experiential, unique way.

                        For more information, fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/fortnite.

                        This is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.

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About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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