Dallas, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Rapper Badshah has refuted claims that his upcoming concert in Dallas is sponsored by a Pakistani company. The Dallas stop on the Unfinished USA Tour 2025, managed by U.S.-based Intense Entertainment, is set for September 19, with Badshah’s legal team emphasizing transparent operations. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees requested clarification due to heightened concerns over cross-border collaborations. The artist’s role is limited to performing, with all organizational aspects handled by the U.S. promoter.
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Badshah denies Pakistani sponsorship link for Dallas concert; U.S. agency named as sole manager
Rapper and singer Badshah has denied allegations that the Dallas stop on his Unfinished USA Tour 2025, scheduled for September 19, 2025, is sponsored or controlled by a Pakistani company. The denial comes after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) requested clarification about the concert’s financial and promotional links. Badshah’s representatives and the event promoter have stated that the tour is being managed entirely by a U.S.-based event agency and that no Pakistani company is acting in a sponsorship or controlling role for the Dallas show.
Key operational roles and management
Event management responsibilities for the tour have been assigned to a U.S.-based promoter identified as Manish Sood of Intense Entertainment, who is listed as the sole promoter and primary point of contact for the tour. Intense Entertainment is reported to be handling venue bookings, sponsorship arrangements, artist accommodations, travel logistics, and other operational requirements for the Dallas concert.
For marketing and additional logistics support, Intense Entertainment has engaged a U.S.-based firm, 3Sixty Shows, led by its chief executive. 3Sixty Shows has provided documentation that organisers are complying with applicable U.S. regulations and industry standards in planning and executing the event.
Artist role and contractual boundaries
Badshah’s team has clarified that the artist’s role is limited to delivering the scheduled performance, with no involvement in financial arrangements beyond the terms of his performance contract. Management and promotional duties, including negotiating sponsorships, securing hotel reservations and flights, booking the venue, and coordinating logistics, are being executed by Intense Entertainment as the contracted promoter.
Response to FWICE inquiry and legal clarification
FWICE sought an explanation after concerns emerged in light of broader tensions and policy responses earlier in 2025. In response, Badshah’s legal counsel provided a formal clarification to FWICE on August 16, 2025, setting out the contractual structure of the tour and affirming the artist’s professional integrity. Intense Entertainment and Badshah’s team reiterated that all contractual relationships for the Dallas event rest with the U.S.-based promoter and associated U.S. vendors.
Background and context of concerns
FWICE’s initial request for clarification traces back to heightened sensitivities following an attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, which prompted Indian entertainment industry stakeholders and some platforms to restrict or scrutinise collaborations involving Pakistani nationals. The attack led to restrictions on certain Pakistani content across streaming services and increased oversight of productions and events with cross-border involvement. FWICE has previously raised similar concerns about other Indian artists associated with events that had reported links to Pakistani businesses, leading to formal inquiries to ensure compliance with directives issued by India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
Current status and commitments
The Dallas concert remains scheduled to proceed on September 19, 2025, with organisers and Badshah’s team stating a commitment to transparency and adherence to legal and ethical standards. Both Intense Entertainment and the artist’s representatives have emphasized that the tour’s operations are being conducted under U.S. contractual and regulatory frameworks and that the artist’s music is presented as a means of cultural exchange and creative engagement independent of geopolitical influence.
What organisers say about logistics and compliance
According to the organiser and associated firms, all event arrangements — including venue bookings, hotel reservations, flights and sponsorship facilitation — are being coordinated directly by Intense Entertainment. 3Sixty Shows has been described as a marketing and logistics partner that ensures compliance with local rules and industry practices. Organisers have reiterated their responsibility for operational details while the artist focuses on performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dallas concert on Badshah’s Unfinished USA Tour 2025 linked to a Pakistani company?
No. Organisers and Badshah’s team have stated that the Dallas concert is managed by a U.S.-based promoter and related U.S. vendors, and that there is no sponsorship or control by a Pakistani company.
Who is the promoter responsible for the tour?
The promoter identified as responsible for the tour is Manish Sood of Intense Entertainment, which is listed as the sole promoter and primary point of contact for the event.
What role does 3Sixty Shows play?
3Sixty Shows has been engaged by Intense Entertainment for marketing and logistics support and is reported to be operating in compliance with U.S. regulations and industry standards.
Did Badshah’s legal team respond to FWICE?
Yes. Badshah’s legal counsel sent a formal clarification to FWICE on August 16, 2025, outlining the contractual structure of the tour and asserting that the artist’s responsibilities are limited to performance.
Will the Dallas concert go ahead as planned?
Yes. Organisers and Badshah’s representatives have indicated that the concert is scheduled to proceed on September 19, 2025, with commitments to transparency and regulatory compliance.
Event key features
| Feature | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Artist | Badshah | Performance only |
| Date | September 19, 2025 | Confirmed |
| Promoter | Manish Sood (Intense Entertainment) | Sole promoter |
| Marketing & logistics partner | 3Sixty Shows (U.S.-based) | Engaged |
| Sponsorship allegations | Claim of Pakistani company involvement | Denied by organisers |
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Additional Resources
- Hindustan Times
- Republic World
- Moneycontrol
- Wikipedia: Badshah (rapper)
- Google Search: Badshah Dallas concert
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