Playboi Carti Brings Dark Aesthetic, High-Energy Performance to Little Caesars Arena
On Halloween night, Atlanta-born rapper Playboi Carti brought his "Antagonist" tour to the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The 28-city tour has already seen numerous stops across the country, and it's clear that Carti is no stranger to this city, having previously opened for The Weeknd's "After Hours till Dawn Tour" at Ford Field.
The night kicked off with a series of energetic sets from Opium labelmates Apollo Red, Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson. These opening acts quickly got the crowd pumped up on the arena's main floor, setting the stage for Carti's high-energy performance later that evening. At 9:50 p.m., Carti took the stage, kicking off with his hit single "Pop Out" from his latest studio album, Music.
Carti's visual aesthetic has taken a darker turn in recent times, reflected in his signature all-black attire and white mask or face paint. The Halloween-themed event only added to this eerie atmosphere, as many fans in attendance donned matching black outfits and white face paint. However, the stage setup itself was somewhat confusing, with Carti often hidden behind a haze of fog machines, which made for an unideal viewing experience.
Despite this, Carti's performance was undeniably captivating. With his minimalist rhyme schemes and addictive beats, he built up a cult following over the years, culminating in certified gold studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red, as well as a platinum-selling self-titled mixtape. The night itself felt like one long musical montage, with each song seamlessly transitioning into the next.
The only breaks in Carti's set came when he brought out Detroit native 42 Dugg to perform "We Paid" and his fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby to perform an original track. Otherwise, Carti was on point for nearly two hours, delivering a whirlwind performance that included most of his Music album tracks, as well as other fan favorites like "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He even closed out the night with a show-stopping rendition of "24 Songs."
On Halloween night, Atlanta-born rapper Playboi Carti brought his "Antagonist" tour to the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The 28-city tour has already seen numerous stops across the country, and it's clear that Carti is no stranger to this city, having previously opened for The Weeknd's "After Hours till Dawn Tour" at Ford Field.
The night kicked off with a series of energetic sets from Opium labelmates Apollo Red, Homixide Gang, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson. These opening acts quickly got the crowd pumped up on the arena's main floor, setting the stage for Carti's high-energy performance later that evening. At 9:50 p.m., Carti took the stage, kicking off with his hit single "Pop Out" from his latest studio album, Music.
Carti's visual aesthetic has taken a darker turn in recent times, reflected in his signature all-black attire and white mask or face paint. The Halloween-themed event only added to this eerie atmosphere, as many fans in attendance donned matching black outfits and white face paint. However, the stage setup itself was somewhat confusing, with Carti often hidden behind a haze of fog machines, which made for an unideal viewing experience.
Despite this, Carti's performance was undeniably captivating. With his minimalist rhyme schemes and addictive beats, he built up a cult following over the years, culminating in certified gold studio albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red, as well as a platinum-selling self-titled mixtape. The night itself felt like one long musical montage, with each song seamlessly transitioning into the next.
The only breaks in Carti's set came when he brought out Detroit native 42 Dugg to perform "We Paid" and his fellow Atlanta native Lil Baby to perform an original track. Otherwise, Carti was on point for nearly two hours, delivering a whirlwind performance that included most of his Music album tracks, as well as other fan favorites like "Crank," "Cocaine Nose," and "Charge Dem Hoes a Fee." He even closed out the night with a show-stopping rendition of "24 Songs."
Playboi Carti brought the heat to Little Caesars Arena, no doubt about it 
his dark aesthetic had me vibin' on another level 
but gotta say, stage setup was kinda whack 
all that fog was obscuring my view and i was stuck behind some dude's head lol 
anyhoo, Carti's performance was insane 
2 hours of non-stop energy and them collabs with Detroit native 42 Dugg were the real MVPs 
gotta give props to his team for bringing that whole "Antagonist" vibe to life 
, so Playboi Carti just gave this insane 2-hour performance at Little Caesars Arena... but honestly it was kinda lit 
. I mean, he brought his whole dark aesthetic thing which is actually kinda trippy... but also super intense 
. But Carti himself? Yeah he killed it 
. Overall, the show was just super long and dark... but in a good way? 
. all that fog machine stuff just ruins the vibe fam. carti's performance was lit tho 
, i mean who doesn't love a good pop out? but seriously, shouldn't they have invested in better lighting? it was like trying to watch tv through a dirty window at times 
it was wild! playboi carti's dark aesthetic really took over the whole venue, from his outfit to the fog machines...it was super eerie and I loved it lol he's always been a bit experimental with his music, but that performance just proved he's still one of the most captivating artists out there. it felt like we were all in this musical montage together, you know? i'm also loving how 42 dugg and lil baby joined him on stage, it was awesome to see them getting hyped up 
And can we talk about how talented he is live? The way he just owns that stage and gets everyone pumped up... it's infectious! 
he's got this energy that's just infectious, you feel me? don't need all the bells and whistles on stage, his music speaks for itself 
i was right in front row, man! carti's live energy is just insane, and that dark aesthetic he got going on is so cool 
I'm so proud of him for pushing his visual aesthetic to new heights, it's like he's totally embracing his own dark vibes 
. But honestly, who cares about that when Carti is bringing the heat 
! And can we talk about the guest spots tho?! 42 Dugg and Lil Baby brought the fire 
and that costume 
! his dark aesthetic is EVERYTHING 
. but honestly, the stage setup was kinda weird 
his music has this addictive quality that just draws you in and keeps you moving all night long 
i'm also a huge fan of how he incorporates visual effects into his shows, it adds an extra layer of energy to the whole experience 
. but seriously, his performance was so high-energy that I'm surprised he didn't spontaneously combust on stage 
. anyway, Carti's Antagonist tour is def one to remember 
but like, that's a small price to pay for that level of hype 
u can tell carti's fans are super dedicated