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Tyler, the Creator marches through ‘Chromakopia’ on Valentine’s Day at the Crypto.com Arena

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Following the completion of his latest album “Chromakopia” at his yearly Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival about two months ago, Tyler, the Creator had the opportunity to simply replicate and transfer his successful set list for his tour, which commenced at Crypto.com Arena in L.A. for a six-night run starting on Valentine’s Day.

On Friday night, instead of doing something that would have been easy or convenient, the veteran rapper – known for being one of the most electrifying performers of our time – chose to do something different.

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On the debut night of his hometown concert at a venue bathed in green lights to reflect the album’s theme, Tyler, the Creator moved fluidly between two enormous stages within the 20,000-seater arena. His performance skillfully guided fans through a musical odyssey showcasing his gradual rise over the past 15 years, underscoring why he is known as “That Guy” (his freestyle on Kendrick Lamar’s “Hey Now”). The L.A.-based rap duo Paris Texas and Lil Yatchy kicked off the evening with energetic performances.

During the initial track “St. Chroma,” Tyler, the Creator (Tyler Okonma) emerged on stage, synchronizing his steps with a powerful beat that echoed like a celestial voice through the arena’s speakers. The stage was adorned with green storage containers, and under the glare of bright green lights, he stood in a suit resembling a bellhop’s attire, complete with an eye-and-mouth mask and an Afro styled into two towering peaks. With this intimidating supervillain appearance, he delivered his most introspective album to date, delving into topics such as aging, fatherhood, masculinity, monogamy, fame, and more.

At the peak of the album, during the track “Sticky” (with GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne), the 33-year-old rapper ascended to a raised platform, tossed multiple dollar bills into the audience beneath him, and then brought things down for the mellow “Take Your Mask Off.” By the end of the song, he removed his mask as well.

L.A. Influential

Tyler, the Creator’s music is still breaking records, yet it’s his ventures into fashion that might be considered an even stronger foundation of his rap dynasty. (In simpler words: While Tyler, the Creator’s music keeps making history, some people believe his work in fashion may be an equally important part of his hip-hop empire.)

As he strolled along the raised platform, he switched to a more laid-back outfit (a white T-shirt, a green Golf le Fleur button-up shirt, a fitted “Petalers” cap, and loafers). He then stepped into a second setting, which looked like a living room but wasn’t real. It had a couch, a coffee table, a piano, and a record player. Nearby was a box of vinyl records, many of them belonging to Tyler, the Creator. This is where the show reached a significant moment.

While sifting through his collection of albums, he subtly hinted at his next performance choice, causing a deafening cheer from the audience every time. (At one point, the crowd started shouting “Cherry Bomb,” prompting Tyler, the Creator to joke that this was indeed his show and he would make his own decisions.)

Afterward, he delved into fragments from his collection, covering tunes such as “Earfquake” and “I Think” from the album “Igor”, “Yonkers” and “She” from “Goblin”, “Tamale” and “IFHY” from “Wolf”, “I Thought You Wanted to Dance” and “Dogtooth” off of “Call Me If You Get Lost”, and “Deathcamp” from “Cherry Bomb”, as well as “Boredom” and “See You Again” from “Flower Boy”.

At the “Chromakopia” phase, while wearing his casual attire, he played the final four tracks from the album and an additional one from “Igor” – specifically, a powerful a cappella rendition of “Thought I Was Dead”, reminiscent but equally intense as during his Camp Flog Gnaw performance. Emerging on a giant screen was Doechii, freshly crowned Grammy winner and TDE’s rising star, who rapped her verse for “Balloon”. To conclude the night, Tyler, the Creator delivered the poignantly emotional “I Hope You Find Your Way Home”.

In the course of his professional journey, Tyler, the Creator has earned recognition for delivering captivating performances. However, this specific show served as a reminder to L.A. spectators who have followed him since his Odd Future era, strolling along Melrose Avenue – he is an audacious artist, genuine in his individuality, consistently pushing himself creatively (regardless of public opinion), and will continue to test the limits within the entertainment industry.

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2025-02-16 07:01

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