Playboi Carti's Antagonist tour descended upon Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Halloween night, bringing with it a unique visual aesthetic that had fans donning all black attire and white face paint. The Atlanta-born rapper, known for his dark style, kicked off the night with Opium labelmate Apollo Red, followed by Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson. Each set was energetic enough to induce a mosh pit on the main floor of LCA.
As the night progressed, Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., beginning his performance with "Pop Out," the opening track from his third studio album, Music. His stage setup, featuring two stories high and a crew of hype men in white masks, was an immersive experience that surrounded him in shadows, thanks to fog machines and strategically placed lighting.
Carti's music is more about generating an addictive vibe rather than showcasing traditional rap skills. He relies on abstract ad libs and spacy beats, which have contributed to his cult following over the years. His studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red are certified gold, and his 2017 self-titled mixtape went platinum.
The night was a non-stop musical montage, with each song seamlessly transitioning into another as Carti performed for 90 minutes without breaks. The only interruption came when he brought out Detroiter 42 Dugg to perform "We Paid," followed by fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby. Outside of brief greetings from the crowd, Carti kept his banter minimal, focusing on delivering a high-energy performance that included nearly two dozen songs.
The setlist was a mix of tracks from Music, Die Lit, and Whole Lotta Red, with Carti performing fan-favorite hits like "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He closed the night with a 90-minute rendition of "24 Songs," leaving fans in awe of his endurance and musical prowess.
As the night progressed, Playboi Carti took the stage at 9:50 p.m., beginning his performance with "Pop Out," the opening track from his third studio album, Music. His stage setup, featuring two stories high and a crew of hype men in white masks, was an immersive experience that surrounded him in shadows, thanks to fog machines and strategically placed lighting.
Carti's music is more about generating an addictive vibe rather than showcasing traditional rap skills. He relies on abstract ad libs and spacy beats, which have contributed to his cult following over the years. His studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red are certified gold, and his 2017 self-titled mixtape went platinum.
The night was a non-stop musical montage, with each song seamlessly transitioning into another as Carti performed for 90 minutes without breaks. The only interruption came when he brought out Detroiter 42 Dugg to perform "We Paid," followed by fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby. Outside of brief greetings from the crowd, Carti kept his banter minimal, focusing on delivering a high-energy performance that included nearly two dozen songs.
The setlist was a mix of tracks from Music, Die Lit, and Whole Lotta Red, with Carti performing fan-favorite hits like "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He closed the night with a 90-minute rendition of "24 Songs," leaving fans in awe of his endurance and musical prowess.
Playboi Carti just killed it on tour! 
according to Pollstar, he grossed over $1.5 million from the Detroit show alone... that's crazy for a single night gig 
his avg ticket price was around $120, btw 
did u know his 2017 mixtape 'Playboi Carti' went platinum? 
it's no surprise why he has such a cult following, though - his live shows are always high-energy and immersive! 
carti's spotify numbers are insane too... over 2 billion streams on his latest album 'Music' 
. The energy in that arena was insane, like a wild party that never stops 
. I mean, have you listened to "Crank" recently? That song still gets me pumped up 
. Carti knows how to build a crowd, and his stage setup is straight fire 
. I just wish he'd come back to the Midwest more often 
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! Playboi Carti's dark style was EVERYTHING 
. I love how he kept it minimal in his banter, just let the music speak for itself 
. His high-energy performance had me jumping up and down on my seat 
! I'm a huge fan of abstract beats and ad-libs, and Carti's music never fails to get me hyped 
. The setlist was lit 
, with "24 Songs" being the ultimate finale 
. Can't wait for his next tour! 
#PlayboiCarti #AntagonistTour #MusicToMyEars
... I mean, have you guys seen Playboi Carti's Antagonist tour? The dude knows how to put on a show! He was like a man possessed up there, getting the crowd all hyped with his dark style and sick beats 
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. Plus, who needs traditional rap skills when you've got beats like those? 
he has this energy that just draws you in, you know? like his music is super addictive and makes you wanna move your body nonstop! 
i love how he doesn't really focus on traditional rap skills and instead goes for the vibe and atmosphere of his songs. it's so cool to see him bring that out on stage too with all the fog machines and lighting 
️, like everyone was into it and having a blast 
. Have you been to one of his shows before?
This Playboi Carti show was all about energy, just like our government's handling of inflation - keepin' it movin' and makin' sure the people are entertained while they deal with the economic fallout 
. And I gotta say, that dark style he's rockin' reminds me of our politicians hiding behind those masks - you know, the ones they wear when they're afraid to be themselves or have tough conversations about the issues 
. But for real though, Carti's live performance was like a protest in itself - all black attire and white face paint, takin' a stand against the norm 
. It's like he's sayin', "Hey, I'm here, I'm loud, and I'm gonna make some noise!" 
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i loved how he just kept going for 90 minutes straight no breaks what a work ethic 
! His music is like nothing else out there - it's all about that addictive energy and those spooky beats 
. And man, the stage setup was INSANE 
. It's no wonder his fans are so dedicated to him - he puts on a show like this and it's just non-stop musical madness 
he kept it minimal banter but brought the energy 24/7 
i'm not mad he didn't drop bars, the vibe was everything 
42 Dugg and Lil Baby came thru too 
and his band was on point 
i love how he doesn't play by the books, just creates this vibe with his music 
The fact that he didn't take a break in 90 minutes is insane, but it just shows how invested he is in his craft 
! I'm already counting down the days until the next tour 
️ did u catch him performing "24 songs" non-stop for 90 minutes? 
i loved how he didn't really say much during the performance but just let the music do the talking it's like, sometimes less is more, you know? 
, you know? the whole dark style and fog machines thing was genius