Playboi Carti's "Antagonist" tour descended upon Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, kicking off the 28-city trek on Halloween night. The Atlanta-born rapper has a long history with the city, having recently opened up for The Weeknd at Ford Field just months prior.
Apollo Red kicked things off with a 20-minute set, quickly followed by Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson, all of which generated an energetic atmosphere that inevitably led to a mosh pit on the main floor. Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., starting his performance with "Pop Out," the opening track from his latest album, Music.
Carti's visual aesthetic has taken on a darker tone in recent times, often incorporating black attire and white face paint. The Halloween theme only added to this, as many fans wore all-black outfits and costumes that mirrored Carti's aesthetic. His stage was designed to be two-stories high, with hype men surrounding him wearing white masks, and used pickup trucks as props.
The performance itself was a testament to Carti's unique style, which emphasizes generating an addictive vibe over traditional rap prowess. With spacy beats and an abstract ad lib style, he has built up a cult following and achieved significant commercial success with his studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red being certified gold, and his 2017 self-titled mixtape platinum.
The night was a non-stop musical montage, with Carti seamlessly transitioning between songs and performing for nearly two hours. The setlist included most of his latest album Music, as well as other fan favorites such as "Crank," "Timeless," and the closing track "24 Songs."
A highlight of the performance came when Detroiter 42 Dugg joined Carti on stage to perform "We Paid," followed by a guest appearance from fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby. Throughout the night, fans were treated to nearly two dozen songs without any breaks, making for an intense and electrifying atmosphere.
Despite some technical issues with lighting that occasionally left him in shadow, Carti delivered an undeniably energetic performance that showcased his unique style and infectious energy.
Apollo Red kicked things off with a 20-minute set, quickly followed by Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson, all of which generated an energetic atmosphere that inevitably led to a mosh pit on the main floor. Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., starting his performance with "Pop Out," the opening track from his latest album, Music.
Carti's visual aesthetic has taken on a darker tone in recent times, often incorporating black attire and white face paint. The Halloween theme only added to this, as many fans wore all-black outfits and costumes that mirrored Carti's aesthetic. His stage was designed to be two-stories high, with hype men surrounding him wearing white masks, and used pickup trucks as props.
The performance itself was a testament to Carti's unique style, which emphasizes generating an addictive vibe over traditional rap prowess. With spacy beats and an abstract ad lib style, he has built up a cult following and achieved significant commercial success with his studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red being certified gold, and his 2017 self-titled mixtape platinum.
The night was a non-stop musical montage, with Carti seamlessly transitioning between songs and performing for nearly two hours. The setlist included most of his latest album Music, as well as other fan favorites such as "Crank," "Timeless," and the closing track "24 Songs."
A highlight of the performance came when Detroiter 42 Dugg joined Carti on stage to perform "We Paid," followed by a guest appearance from fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby. Throughout the night, fans were treated to nearly two dozen songs without any breaks, making for an intense and electrifying atmosphere.
Despite some technical issues with lighting that occasionally left him in shadow, Carti delivered an undeniably energetic performance that showcased his unique style and infectious energy.
Just got back from Playboi Carti's Antagonist tour at Little Caesars Arena and I'm still hyped! 
The Halloween theme was lit, with fans rocking all-black outfits and matching white face paint 
. Apollo Red and the rest of the opening acts brought the energy, setting the stage for a wild night 
. Carti himself is a master of vibe and visuals – his dark aesthetic had the whole crowd vibing 
. And the guest appearances? 
42 Dugg and Lil Baby brought the heat, making it an unforgettable show 
but overall, Carti's unique style and infectious energy made for an electric night 
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. But seriously, the crowd was LIT, with over 80% of attendees wearing all-black outfits to match Carti's aesthetic 
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. The vibe was electric, with only minor technical issues 
. I'm loving the fact that Carti's unique style is still resonating with fans, even if it's not traditional rap 
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. That's a LOT of fans who are hyped for this tour! 
! The fact that he played for 2 hours straight without a break is CRAZY 
, I mean what even is his energy?! 
And can we talk about the setlist? Most of it was from his latest album Music, but also some fan faves like "Crank" and "Timeless"... it's like he's speaking directly to our souls 
. The fact that 42 Dugg and Lil Baby joined him on stage is just PERFECTION 
! I need a ticket to his next show ASAP 
. I mean, black outfits and white face paint? check. Pickup trucks as props? yeah, they got that covered too 
. But for real though, the way he just dives into his setlist without a break is kinda reckless, you feel? nearly 2 hours of non-stop music can be overwhelming even for the most die-hard fans 
. still, it was a dope performance all around and i'm sure the fans are still buzzing about it 
but for real tho, carti's music is infectious, u can't help but move ur body when he's on stage. i loved how he mixed old and new tracks - it was like a non-stop party 
️. I'm not even a huge fan of his music, but the way he performed made me wanna move my feet 
. And those pickup trucks on stage were a nice touch 
+ the use of pickup trucks as props was genius lol 
gotta respect his unique style n energy, been a fan for ages now 
! The way he brought that dark vibe on stage was EVERYTHING 
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. the crowd was totally into it, singing along to every song and moshing on the main floor - it's clear that his fans are super dedicated. and that stage design? insane! who wouldn't want to rock out in a two-story high setup with pickup trucks as props 
. he's got this energy that just draws you in and makes you wanna move your body. and despite some minor technical issues, the whole performance was smooth and fun. all in all, it sounds like an unforgettable night for the fans! 
, I mean, he played most of his latest album Music and some other fan faves, but where were the deeper cuts, you know? 
It felt like Carti was literally dancing in the dark at some points 
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