ian Official Site Dallas-based rapper and producer ian makes trap music characterized by dreamy synths, Autotuned vocals, and sharp punchlines. He started producing in the late 2010s and gained attention in 2024 with his mixtape Valedictorian, which went viral. Originally from St. Louis, Ian O'Neill Smith moved to Dallas and created his SoundCloud account in 2018 under the name suburbancerberus. He began by producing beats for artists like Lil Xelly and Izaya Tiji. In 2022, he released his first track as a rapper, the self-produced "G63," followed by several singles and the EPs Only for a While and Remembrance. His 2023 EP, Empty Suit, reflected his evolving style. Initially influenced by cloud rap and emo-rap, ian shifted to a more straightforward trap sound with Valedictorian, which reached number 54 on the Billboard 200. Recently, ian released his new project, Goodbye Horses, on October 18th which features collaborations with Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, and more. The VIP Meet & Greet includes... - One GA ticket - Autograph - Photo - Special viewing access (if available) - Early entry into the venue - Limited availability VIP details will be sent via email no later than two (2) days prior to the concert. Please do not attend this event if you have a diagnosis of coronavirus, have been in contact with a confirmed case in the last 5 days or have been told to quarantine/isolate within the last 5 days. Also, do not attend if you are showing symptoms of a new cough, a new onset of shortness of breath, or had a fever within the last 48 hours. Smoking and vaping is not allowed inside of Cain's Ballroom. Tickets have a 4 ticket limit. This is per person, address, credit card, email, etc... Orders over this limit may have any or all of their orders refunded without notice.