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SM MOA Arena Unites Generations with Black Eyed Peas Homecoming Show
Posted by SM Supermalls on September 13, 2025
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Posted by SM Supermalls on September 13, 2025
After fifteen years, the Black Eyed Peas—will.i.am, Apl.de.Ap, Taboo, and J. Rey Soul—brought the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena to life on August 27. More than a concert, the show became a celebration of purpose, music, and cultural identity. The Grammy Award-winning group’s long-awaited return doubled as a homecoming that bridged continents, generations, and cultures.
The Black Eyed Peas captivated the audience at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The night lit up with 2000s hip-hop anthems as the Black Eyed Peas performed global hits including “Let’s Get It Started,” “I Gotta Feeling,” and “Where Is the Love.” Thousands raised their lights as the arena turned into a chorus of voices singing to “Where Is the Love,” a defining moment of the show.
Apl.de.Ap drops bars during the Black Eyed Peas concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Beyond the beats, the performance carried messages of hope, unity, and belonging. The celebration also marked the group’s 30th year in music, with Filipino fans proudly part of the journey.
For Apl.de.Ap, the concert was a deeply personal return. Born in Pampanga and raised in the Philippines, his story—from local dreamer to global artist—resonated with the crowd.
Black Eyed Peas raises the Philippine flag along with the awaited homecoming of Apl.de.Ap.
The group also shared memories of family, childhood, and humble beginnings, underscoring how their roots continue to shape their success. Together, the Peas embodied the idea that music has no borders. With members representing Filipino, African-American, and Latin heritage, their stories echoed the power of diversity and shared experience.
Will.i.am. and Apl.de.Ap.’s mothers join the music group on stage, paying homage to their parents’ role in the formation of the group.
Sanctuary of culture
The SM Mall of Asia Arena has long been a stage for global acts and local pride. On this night, it became a sanctuary for heritage and storytelling, welcoming fans from across the world and showing that music, at its best, reflects both identity and community.
The vibrant colors of the Philippine flag illuminate the SM Mall of Asia Arena, symbolizing culture and unity.
About SM Mall of Asia Arena
SM Mall of Asia Arena is the preferred venue, offering world-class services and facilities, to provide the best in international and local live entertainment and thrilling sports event experiences. For more information, visit www.mallofasia-arena.com or follow @moaarena on social media. Tickets for upcoming events can be purchased online at www.smtickets.com or at any authorized S
