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PHOTOS: Quavo headlines Cockstock 2025 at Colonial Life Arena

Cockstock took place at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. Put together by Gamecock Entertainment and Carolina Productions, Cockstock was a night of music, energy and school spirit, headlined by rapper Quavo with Mariah the Scientist as the special guest. The event brought together students and fans as they were connected to the high-energy performances. Both Quavo’s and Mariah's sets were filled with hits that had the crowd on their feet. The event, though postponed from Homecoming Week 2024, was enjoyed by many students.

Quavo takes in the scene at Colonial Life Arena as he performs for Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Quavo sang a variety of songs, some of which came from his time in the hip-hop group the Migos
Quavo takes in the scene at Colonial Life Arena as he performs for Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Quavo sang a variety of songs, some of which came from his time in the hip-hop group the Migos
Mariah the Scientist smiles while looking towards the crowd at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The artist opened for famous rapper Quavo at the annual Cockstock concert for students.
Mariah the Scientist smiles while looking towards the crowd at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The artist opened for famous rapper Quavo at the annual Cockstock concert for students.
A concertgoer holds up their phone with the flash on at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Concertgoers held their flashlights out to welcome Quavo to the stage.
A concertgoer holds up their phone with the flash on at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Concertgoers held their flashlights out to welcome Quavo to the stage.
University of South Carolina students dance to songs at the start of Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The annual concert for students featured DJ iAM, Mariah the Scientist and Quavo.
University of South Carolina students dance to songs at the start of Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025 at Colonial Life Arena. The annual concert for students featured DJ iAM, Mariah the Scientist and Quavo.
DJ iAM plays music to hype up the crowd for Cockstock at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2024. Quavo headlined Cockstock, with an appearance by Mariah the Scientist.
DJ iAM plays music to hype up the crowd for Cockstock at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2024. Quavo headlined Cockstock, with an appearance by Mariah the Scientist.
Quavo, a rapper and singer, sings into the microphone while performing one of his songs at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The artist, most known for his lead role in the group the Migos, has also performed on big hits with other artists, such as Post Malone and Drake.
Quavo, a rapper and singer, sings into the microphone while performing one of his songs at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The artist, most known for his lead role in the group the Migos, has also performed on big hits with other artists, such as Post Malone and Drake.
Cocky stands on the stage at Cockstock, leading the crowd in Sandstorm on Jan. 29, 2025. Cockstock was planned and produced by Carolina Productions and Gamecock Entertainment.
Cocky stands on the stage at Cockstock, leading the crowd in Sandstorm on Jan. 29, 2025. Cockstock was planned and produced by Carolina Productions and Gamecock Entertainment.
Mariah the Scientist holds her hand up to an in-ear monitor while performing one of her songs at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. Mariah has released three albums, reaching as high as No. 14 on US R&B charts.
Mariah the Scientist holds her hand up to an in-ear monitor while performing one of her songs at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. Mariah has released three albums, reaching as high as No. 14 on US R&B charts.
A concertgoer holds up hands in the shape of a heart as Mariah the Scientist performed at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Cockstock was originally planned to be a part of the 2024 homecoming festivities.
A concertgoer holds up hands in the shape of a heart as Mariah the Scientist performed at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025. Cockstock was originally planned to be a part of the 2024 homecoming festivities.
Quavo performs one of his songs in front of a crowd of students at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The rapper was the headlining performer for the annual Cockstock concert.
Quavo performs one of his songs in front of a crowd of students at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 29, 2025. The rapper was the headlining performer for the annual Cockstock concert.
Quavo leans over the stage as he performs at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Quavo is an American rapper, best known as a previous member of the hip-hop group Migos
Quavo leans over the stage as he performs at Cockstock on Jan. 29, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Quavo is an American rapper, best known as a previous member of the hip-hop group Migos
A University of South Carolina student wears a wristband reading "Cockstock" on it during the annual concert for students on Jan. 29, 2025. The event, which usually takes place during Homecoming week in October, was moved to January.
A University of South Carolina student wears a wristband reading "Cockstock" on it during the annual concert for students on Jan. 29, 2025. The event, which usually takes place during Homecoming week in October, was moved to January.