Central Cee made a thunderous entry into the Indian music scene with his debut performance at Rolling Loud India 2025, setting Day 1 ablaze at Loud Park in Navi Mumbai. The British rap sensation, celebrated worldwide for hits like Day in the Life and Loading, energised the crowd with a high-voltage set that matched the global reputation of the world’s biggest hip-hop festival. But while his performance was electrifying, it was his outfit that sent the internet into overdrive—a white T-shirt featuring an image of Lord Shiva.
The 27-year-old rapper wore the Mahadev tee with effortless confidence, pairing it with a green camouflage beanie and a chunky silver chain. The unexpected cultural crossover instantly exploded across social media, with fans expressing surprise, pride and amusement. Many Indian listeners called the moment surreal and iconic, with one user writing, “Central Cee in a Mahadev T-shirt? This is a win for every desi fan!” Another joked that the rapper’s look was “diabolical in the best way,” while several fans praised him for showing respect toward Indian culture.
Earlier in the day, Central Cee had already begun winning hearts when he was spotted in Lower Parel, Mumbai, casually joining a street-side cricket session with his team. The spontaneous moment, captured on multiple phones, further amplified the buzz around his India debut, presenting a refreshingly down-to-earth side of the global star.
Rolling Loud India 2025 kicked off with massive energy, headlined by Wiz Khalifa and featuring performances from Swae Lee, DaBaby, Denzel Curry, Robb Bank$, Chow Lee and DJ Five Venoms. Homegrown artists such as Hanumankind, Gurinder Gill, Ar Paisley, Arivu, Meba Ofilia, Wild Wild Women, and Zefaan Allyn showcased India’s rising hip-hop firepower.
Day 2 promises an equally explosive lineup with Don Toliver, NAV, Ski Mask The Slump God, Sheck Wes, Westside Gunn and more—alongside Indian heavyweights like Karan Aujla, Divine, and Sambata.
Still, among all the standout moments, Central Cee’s Mahadev tribute has already become the most iconic visual of Rolling Loud India’s debut edition.
