DreamCon 2025 Is Coming to Houston—And Yes, Megan Thee Stallion Will Be There

A convention that doesn't just include Black people—it centers us

If you've never been to DreamCon, picture this: an anime, gaming, and comic convention that doesn't just include Black people—it centers us. Celebrates us. Creates space for us to show up in cosplay, culture, and community, without code-switching or second-guessing.

Now picture all of that in Houston—vibrant, unapologetic, and dripping with Black Southern soul.

That's what DreamCon 2025 is shaping up to be. And yes, Megan Thee Stallion will be there. So go ahead and start planning the fit now.

A Culture Shift You Can Feel

Founded by RDCWorld, a group of Black creators who turned their love for anime and gaming into a media empire, DreamCon isn't just about fandom—it's about freedom. Freedom to love the things we grew up being teased for. Freedom to nerd out, dress up, speak our slang, and take up space without apology.

Last year's event in Austin felt like the perfect blend of a family reunion, sneaker convention, live Twitch stream, and underground cosplay fashion show. But this year in Houston? It's about expansion. More room. More panels. More creators. More space for us.

And let's talk about who "us" includes. Because as a Black woman, it's easy to feel like gaming and anime still aren't made for you—even though we've been here. We've been making fan art, building cosplay from scratch, learning 3D animation, streaming our favorite JRPGs, and pulling up to midnight releases since day one. But walking into DreamCon and seeing other Black women—brown skin, box braids, edges laid, Sailor Moon fits and all—was healing in a way I didn't know I needed.

Black Women in Gaming: We're Not Just Side Characters

Gaming, like a lot of tech and entertainment spaces, has a visibility problem. We're not asking for a seat at the table—we built parts of the house and just want to be acknowledged. Black women in gaming aren't rare. We're just under-platformed.

DreamCon 2025 promises to make more room for us. Expect panels on creating safe spaces for Black femmes in digital communities, how to launch your own gaming brand, and deeper conversations around representation—both in front of the controller and behind the scenes.

It's the little things too. Cosplayers of all shades being hyped up, not harassed. Anime merch that actually looks good on brown skin. Booths run by Black-owned gaming startups and indie developers telling stories that sound like our lives.

And now, with Megan Thee Stallion—anime lover, cosplay queen, and unapologetic Houston hottie—headlining? It feels even more like home.

What to Expect at DreamCon 2025

This year's move to Houston means a bigger venue, more creators, and more reasons to bring your crew. Whether you're in it for the panels, the cosplay competitions, the gaming tournaments, or the nightlife that follows—DreamCon offers a bit of everything.

Here's what's on deck:

Meetups & Mixer Events
From anime speed dating to Black girl gamer link-ups—it's a space to connect.

Content Creator Panels
Learn how your favorite Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and voice actors got their start—and how you can too.

Gaming Tournaments
Whether you're button-mashing or tactical with it, there's something for every play style.

Cosplay Showcases
Full-on moments of Black creativity, artistry, and craft. No gatekeeping. Just vibes.

Pop Culture Panels
From "Black Hair in Anime" to "Afrofuturism in Gaming," the programming is rich.

Late-Night Vibes
Whether it's rooftop parties, gaming lounges, or spontaneous jam sessions—DreamCon doesn't go to sleep early.

Why It Matters

DreamCon isn't just cool—it's necessary. In a world where our stories are often erased, watered down, or misrepresented, this space reminds us that our joy, our weirdness, our passions—they all matter.

For Black women especially, it's a reminder that we don't need permission to show up fully. Whether you're into soft girl aesthetics, horror anime, or strategy games, your presence is enough. And you're not alone.

So if you've been thinking about pulling up—do it.

Book the flight. Pack the cosplay. Charge your portable charger. And yes, bring your bonnet for the hotel.

Because DreamCon 2025 isn't just a convention.

It's a celebration. Of us.

And with Megan in the building? Yeah… it's up.