21 Savage’s Toronto concert was one for the books after he performed to a packed crowd at Budweiser Stage for his “The American Dream Tour” over the weekend.
Born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, but known professionally as 21 Savage, he turned Budweiser Stage upside down Saturday night with banger after banger in support of his new third solo studio album, american dream.
The concert opened with American rappers J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold who hyped up a filled and excited crowd. The performances truly set the bar for an incredible night of rap.
The Grammy award-winning British-born rapper began his set with some nostalgic visuals of his childhood before opening the show with his first hit of the night, “No Heart.” Known for his flashy streetwear style, the rapper donned a red and white tracksuit with an Atlanta Braves snapback and crisp white Air Forces to match.
For some lucky fans, this would mark the second time seeing 21 Savage after he made a surprise appearance during Drake’s “It’s All a Blur” tour at Scotiabank Arena in Oct. 2023. It was a historic performance as the rapper officially became a permanent U.S. resident and was legally allowed to perform internationally for the very first time.
Mark my words, the 31-year-old rapper made an even bigger splash during his show, truly reigning in his newfound clearance by giving fans a concert to remember.
Fans were blessed with some of his most popular songs from his new album, american dream, to his most highly-favoured features such as “TOPIA TWINS,” “10 Freaky Girls,” and “Knife Talk,” among others.
The event saw fans of all ages from teenagers to older adults jamming out to the Atlanta-raised artist like never before. In my section, there were teenagers who danced non-stop and sang the words to every song.
There is no doubt that 21 Savage concerts bring out a unique sense of community. With every song, groups formed and mosh pits were created, where both teens and grown men would jump around and party hysterically.
Fans would swarm and be united by his top hits like “Bank Account,” “Glock In My Lap,” “ball w/o you,” “a lot,” “Rich Flex” and so many more. The rapper’s setlist was perfectly catered to generate a show full of certified bops.
To accompany an otherwise lit show, there were also amazing visuals such as images of his childhood home, vibrant laser-like lights, an Atlanta backdrop, and of course, the classic smoke effects.
To close out the show, the rapper sang “redrum” which only made the fans hungry for more. 21 Savage will be hitting the stage once again at Budweiser tonight at 7 p.m.
