Playboi Carti Brings High-Energy 'Antagonist' Tour to Little Caesars Arena on Halloween Night.
The 28-city tour, which included Detroit as its 15th stop, marked the Atlanta-born rapper's return to the city where he opened up for The Weeknd just last May. The night kicked off with a string of energetic performances from Apollo Red, Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson, all of which drew in a mosh pit on Little Caesars Arena's main floor.
As the evening wore on, Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., kicking off his set with "Pop Out," the opening track from his third studio album, Music. The rapper's visual aesthetic had taken on a darker tone lately, and it was fitting that he chose to capitalize on Halloween by donning all black attire and sporting a white mask.
Carti's stage design featured two stories of height, complete with hype men clad in matching white masks and pickup trucks serving as props. However, the lack of direct lighting on the rapper left him shrouded in shadows throughout his performance. This eerie setup added to the overall intensity of the show, which saw Carti weave through nearly 24 songs across two hours.
The setlist was a veritable greatest hits compilation, featuring tracks from Music, including "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He also brought out guest appearances by Detroit's own 42 Dugg and fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby, who performed "We Paid" and another song, respectively.
Throughout the evening, Carti proved why he has built up a cult following over the years. His music may not be as lyrically dense as some of his peers, but he makes up for it with an infectious energy and abstract ad lib style that has captivated fans worldwide. The 'Antagonist' tour is undoubtedly a must-see event for fans of underground hip-hop.
The 28-city tour, which included Detroit as its 15th stop, marked the Atlanta-born rapper's return to the city where he opened up for The Weeknd just last May. The night kicked off with a string of energetic performances from Apollo Red, Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson, all of which drew in a mosh pit on Little Caesars Arena's main floor.
As the evening wore on, Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., kicking off his set with "Pop Out," the opening track from his third studio album, Music. The rapper's visual aesthetic had taken on a darker tone lately, and it was fitting that he chose to capitalize on Halloween by donning all black attire and sporting a white mask.
Carti's stage design featured two stories of height, complete with hype men clad in matching white masks and pickup trucks serving as props. However, the lack of direct lighting on the rapper left him shrouded in shadows throughout his performance. This eerie setup added to the overall intensity of the show, which saw Carti weave through nearly 24 songs across two hours.
The setlist was a veritable greatest hits compilation, featuring tracks from Music, including "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He also brought out guest appearances by Detroit's own 42 Dugg and fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby, who performed "We Paid" and another song, respectively.
Throughout the evening, Carti proved why he has built up a cult following over the years. His music may not be as lyrically dense as some of his peers, but he makes up for it with an infectious energy and abstract ad lib style that has captivated fans worldwide. The 'Antagonist' tour is undoubtedly a must-see event for fans of underground hip-hop.
i swear, Carti's live performance is like a whole different vibe from his music alone. he's got this infectious ad lib style that just gets you movin' and groovin' 
i'm low-key obsessed with the show now and can't wait to see what he has in store for his next tour 
. Can't wait to see more of his collabs w/ 42 Dugg and Lil Baby 
. This 'Antagonist' tour is def a must-see, even if u're not a huge fan of underground hip-hop u'll still get caught up in the vibes 
i loved how dark and moody the set design was, it really added to the intensity of the show 
but like, why no direct lighting on him tho? 
still, playboi carti killed it out there and his fans are so lucky to have seen him perform live 
Just watched the Playboi Carti concert at Little Caesars Arena and I gotta say, it was pure energy overload 
! The way he got the crowd hyped with all that dark aesthetic and those dope pickup trucks 
... it was like a wild party in there. And can we talk about his stage design? 
Two stories of height, no direct lighting on him... genius move! Made the whole show feel so intense 
. Can't wait for his next tour stop 
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. I know some people might say his lyrics aren't as dense, but honestly, who needs that when you've got a beat that's gonna make you wanna jump up and down like nobody's watching? 
. Like, do we prioritize live performances and events or should it be more focused on album sales? I think Playboi Carti's energy is super infectious, but at the same time, you gotta wonder if that's because of the hype train he's got going or genuine talent 
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But in a way, isn't that what every artist is trying to do when they create something new? It's all about resonating with the audience and creating a sense of community. So, is it really about politics or just good old-fashioned showmanship? 
. I love how they incorporated pickup trucks as props on stage, it's like something out of a music video 
the energy from the crowd seemed to make up for it tho, and I loved seeing him perform with 42 Dugg and Lil Baby, those collaborations are always fire 
but like, what's up with no direct lighting tho? it actually added to the vibe tho 
the setlist was fire, especially when 42 dugg and lil baby joined him on stage 
can't wait for his next tour stop!!!