I'm Glad Rappers Are Struggling to Sell Tickets

[@victorial8869]

“You can’t charge Beyoncé prices bruh” lmaoo he said what he said 😂😂😂

[@babybop9817]

Exactly it's all tea, Beyonce's concerts are worth the price because she gives, production, performance and perfection. You really get the life changing experience you pay for.

[@amorelockster1023]

No Fr even her wardrobe choreography back up dancers makeup etc is great for her concerts Lmao I remember seeing a clip of her up in the air in one concert held up by the strings doing flips in the air lol I was so entertained

[@ripwatts373]

Damn... What's up Victoria 😏🤣😎☺️

[@serenity2010sh]

@@babybop9817 I still wouldn't pay that much to see her.

[@Naomi-gr7fm]

​@@amorelockster1023The dance captain Amari Marshall was definitely a highlight for me and she's getting HELLA love. She the dancer with the shaved head. Her energy and animation in her dancing had me and folks around me SCREAMING. Production and artistry was definitely on point.

[@Iamsaraii]

I agree. It’s basically like going to a $200+ karaoke set

[@MISSMADISONMEDIA]

I cant stand when they just play the whole track 😩 The budget didn’t allow for a sound guy?? COME ON

[@carterpayte9463]

@@MISSMADISONMEDIAit’s not about the sound guy, it’s about the artist being unable to perform

[@1doobiedoo]

Bro I paid $50 to see Kendrick way back when AND he brought a bunch of TDE. These boys lying to themselves 😂

[@Iamsaraii]

@@MISSMADISONMEDIA right! It’s annoying! Omg

[@Iamsaraii]

@@1doobiedoo right, I remember them days. Also Big KRIT is another artist who actually puts on an GREAT show and if you ask me, he undercharges for his shows but best believe I am NOT complaining because I feel like you get your monies worth and then some.

[@xtc2]

Kendrick going out and doing a full choreographed show and not missing a single beat and bar or breath in some of the most lyrically demanding songs out right now was truly a feat, not even trying to sound like a lyrical miracle spiritual nerd but it was truly crazy to see all that come together with no hiccups

[@SAPANNow]

He's a fucking beast

[@JP-xn3gf]

real

[@lucichfarms]

did the zipper burn from kendrick's pants heal up off your chin and nose yet or has 2 weeks not been enough?

[@Bryaaammnnn179]

Kendrick was the main headliner at Osheaga in Montreal this summer and it was one of the lamest, laziest most paycheck-collecting performance I saw the entire weekend

[@MrStupididy]

​@@Bryaaammnnn179saw him some years ago so it might have changed since then(i doubt it) but his show was very basic, video wall with some lazy kung fu kenny narrative and just did the songs word for word. That shit is not really entertaining. Its better than full backing track concerts but not as good as a kanye/travis scott full stage. Not to mention ive seen plenty of artists from plenty of genres. A concert is skill+artistry+energy.

[@silversmoke3534]

This does not only apply to rappers. A lot more artists and bands need reality checks. If you don't perform for your audience, you don't deserve to be on a stage. Without your audience, you are nothing.

[@BigsoldierMx]

WE MAKE THE RAPPERS 👋

[@s-wo8781]

Who do y'all be seeing? I've never been to a bad concert.

[@jessemcallen8521]

@@s-wo8781 same lol, pick better artists I guess

[@spike5499]

@@jessemcallen8521 pick a better pfp weeb

[@geckojinn1604]

An aspect of this that no one is talking about is the fact that a lot of these rappers don't actually take pride in their work. Most of these rappers don't look at themselves as artists and don't look at their songs as works of art. To them it's just a paycheck. They hear a beat they like and they rap some generic lyrics over it. As much sh!t as Kanye gets for his antics, one thing you can never say about him is that he doesn't care. He looks at his music as art and when he performs, he performs with a sense of pride in his work and undeniable passion. A lot of these rappers are just in it for the money.

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Frfr

[@assassin8636]

My god all of this is so not true 😒

[@assassin8636]

They do take pride in their work you're just saying bullshit

[@las8883]

Spot on

[@chaichai012]

Exactly

[@freddyalcaraz6156]

I went to a JID concert. It was a smaller venue with $50 for all GA and I bought the $132 Meet and Greet package. The opener was insane. Smino was honestly amazing and JID was PHENOMENAL. He genuinely cares about his fans and keeps it with touring at smaller venues than arenas and huge shows. Even tho he’s sold out his US and EU tour, he’s still keeping it real with his fans

[@Deenique16]

Now this is a concert I would go to!

[@videowatcher4852]

They were both amazing live in person

[@JacuzziFlats]

The smaller crowds will ALWAYS BE better, ALWAYS! The scene is more entertainment and sentimental

[@Monkeloid]

J.I.D.’s performance was immaculate. He’s so talented it’s crazy

[@carsonog333]

i’m really happy to hear that

[@PeachyPrince]

I have had this feeling for years. Coming from the Hardcore scene, every band NEEDED to give a good performance EVERY NIGHT. Then I'll watch rap concerts and these guys are just swaying, having their buds on stage smoking. It's like I'm paying to watch you and your crew chill while we're supposed to be giving you good energy. $200 to watch you and your boys chill? Ya no

[@curtisjeffries-ki2do]

They just come on stage with a blanket, pillow and a night light.

[@chocolatecream5593]

LOL

[@brooo6507]

if you really go to hardcore shows you’re gonna be too busy dodging kicks to watch the show

[@lucichfarms]

​@@brooo6507hardcore what? ive gone to hardcore noise shows and ive never seen one person even lift a leg higher than their walk cycle, you tryna gatekeep the most vague sh1t ever bruh this is exactly why us metalheads spit on punks, yall assume the word hardcore means anything punk or anti-music/grind related

[@lucichfarms]

​@@brooo6507not to mention that most shows ive gone where ppl ACTUALLY mosh or even engage in crowdkilling, there's ALWAYS room for the bystanders to enjoy the show. but yeah ok keep acting like your "hardcore" cringe-inducing political punk canc3r culture is more violent than it is because "hardcore" enthusiasts are people who havent realized how violent and grotesque other ACTUAL "hardcore" cultures&genres can be. ppl like u remind us normal ppl why we dont associate with your culture. keep being u and good job feeding the overfed perception we have on the punk pestilence

[@justshady]

Imagine paying money to stand outside, for a man to get on stage to tell you how broke you are and he’ll take your girl.😂

[@Raye128]

Rap has always had this problem, it’s just now fans can see through the BS. I have never seen a musical artist believe their own hype as much as rappers do. Most of these dudes (and yes, it’s mostly the male rappers) come high, drunk, unenthusiastic and unprepared to their own shows. Every other genre goes above and beyond to put on a once-in-a-lifetime performance that you can only get at a live show. These dudes are too cool to actually perform, they barely perform in the studio, honestly. I’m glad they lost some of that ticket money, go earn those fans back.

[@mrdeebo313]

It didn't always have this problem, rappers used to be entertainers and actually danced on stage. It stopped when gangsta rap started to become a thing and you would get clowned for dancing on stage.

[@assassin8636]

​@@mrdeebo313don't know about that

[@assassin8636]

Maybe this comment is lying to their self

[@rshizzzle]

I guess they bought into the rap culture.

[@nakairoberson3057]

​@@assassin8636No he's not lying. Check out rappers from the eighties and early 90's. They used to put on a show because they knew standing on stage rapping wasn't enough to entertain a crowd. As a millennial these rappers are wack by comparison.

[@echo2551]

I was blessed enough that my first ever concert was a Kendrick concert, and none of this stuff happened. He set the standard for me

[@ambeezy904]

Kendrick’s concert was amazing!!!! The set, the performance, the dancers, no backtrack other than choruses, the energy, the diversity of the crowd, just everything!!! He literally had the arena jumping when he did alright! I’ve been to soooo many concerts and he’s easily my number 2! Would be 1 if it wasn’t for Beyoncé lol

[@RetardedNConfused]

Going to a kendrick kanye or carti concert just changes your benchmark

[@ohwow6446]

Kendrick concert the absolute best! Such great vibes in the crowd too

[@CastroJr92]

Yeah I saw Kendrick and Tyler last year and they were both amazing

[@BobJTMarts]

@@CastroJr92 Same Tyler and Kendrick were incredible and set high standards for me

[@dumbee.3671]

Went and saw GZA from Wu Tang a few weeks back. He had a live band, and even performed Wu Tang songs along with his solo stuff, ALL PARTS. And sounded fantastic while doing it. He even did the backwards part in Shimmy Shimmy Ya. There’s no excuse for modern rappers when GZA is still killing it at 57.

[@funnytastingmilk]

I agree. But I think it also comes down to the fans supporting these trash rappers who stand for nothing beyond getting their own bag

[@aiyacrystal3353]

True 100: 💯

[@reevesanthony8452]

Amen

[@SmokerBoyProductions]

You rather saucy Santana?

[@Peapod901]

@@SmokerBoyProductionswhy the fuck is saucy Santana being put in this convo 😂

[@bigbootyboy420]

@@Peapod901bc straight men are so fragile that they have to be homophobic in situations where it doesn’t even need to exist

[@Jeice612]

You might get some hate for this one but you bring up a very valid conversation 💯

[@nijoelgreene851]

I’m saying, he speaking big facts

[@XEROCAR3]

He's speaking facts there should literally be no hate mfs that would actually pay 200 plus to see lil baby walk around on stage and mumbles into a mic are insane Carti is probably the best when it comes to performing he's always going all out for his fans and always gets the show jumping

[@ultimitehollow147]

@@XEROCAR3I feel like he also falls into the things he’s talking about tho. He’ll sing/scream like a verse then let the backtrack or his guitarist do most of the shit. It’s still hype just doesn’t feel like he’s performing 😭

[@yeetbeat4917]

​@@ultimitehollow147It's at least better then a guy doing fuck all occasionally rapping at least he's acting insane on stage and you have the guitar guy going crazy better then most of these rappers.

[@randommf3549]

E

[@gebrehet]

Kendrick Lamar deserves his flowers, his concert was insane! No rap songs playing in the background, all choreographed, outfit changes, you can tell he really cares about his performance by far the best performance I've seen, sad how the weekend's concert was a let down... in Toronto of all places he didn't even say bye/ thankyou at the end just walked of stage and left then the lights in the arena went on... smh

[@eoghancallaghy2634]

He learned from Tecn9ne. Tech had him signed for one record and brought him out tour when he was coming up. These older mainstay rappers could really teach these up and commers.

[@cococock2418]

Outfit changes? Who gives a fuck? 😊

[@ajoshua013]

I left a Kendrick performance he’s over rated

[@CJ-ct2mu]

​@@ajoshua013Why go in the first place?

[@ajoshua013]

@@CJ-ct2mu you have to experience things in life to deem whether or not you like it. I liked his music but standing there for multiple songs expecting everyone in the crowd to rap your songs isn’t it. Lazy performances

[@Ghost_of_Corydon]

Metal shows are always worth the extra mile. Every metal band I've seen, big or small, puts on a damn fine show and they love their audiences. Hope metal show energy can transcend genres and bleed over to rap

[@SRYTGames]

scarlxrd does the best mix between rap and metal and his concerts i heard are really good

[@icantthinkofacoolname1308]

slipknot live is fun

[@queentrinicorn9441]

It’s definitely bled over to the EDM / Dubstep / Bass scene 😍 One of the sickest shows I went to was a DJ named Kayzo, who had a full metal band with him too. I’d never seen a guitarist stand on top of a giant metal cage and headbang to a bass drop .. until that night lol. Incredible. My first ever concerts were metalcore, so it rlly hit for me

[@sentientplant9658]

I always hear about how fun the metal shows are, and the most metal I get is Black Sabbath and Metallica (which is thrasher metal), but like...the energy does need to transfer via osmosis or something idk lol y'all look like you're having a BLAST

[@malegria9641]

As a punk dude, it’s similar here. I’ve seen punk bands (okay, one specific punk band) put on a FUCKING PLAY while performing. And acting. It’s goddamn magic.

[@SassyOnline]

I think it's important to note that we're in a generation where people simply blow up. These guys who were one hit wonders just aren't going to care as much as the ones who've really come up and developed their art.

[@NShomebase]

I think this needs to be emphasized. The nature of social media and viral fame means you can get catapulted into the spotlight overnight and headline arena tours 4 months later. Without having to fight in the trenches of obscurity a lot of these guys never really develop as either musicians or performers.

[@bbbbbbb51]

Even the ones who developed their art put flashiness and theatrics above performance and respect for their fans. There's little to no correlation

[@dez-m]

Absolutely solid takes!!! This is such a good conversation to have! Rappers need to be reminded that people aren't paying to hear their favorite songs, they are paying to see their favorite ARTISTS.

[@amoney464]

not true at all actually, esp if it's an artist I know I'm never gonna hear played in the club, at a party, or any where in public w other people (if they're not mainstream), then I'd go just for that

[@ShaneCM]

This was a great way to put this!

[@MISSMADISONMEDIA]

I mean I wanna hear my fav songs but they don’t even give us that. The backing tracks be too loud and the mics too quiet

[@amoney464]

@@MISSMADISONMEDIA that's a good point

[@NoleInJax]

Shit me…if I’m paying I’m paying to see the artist perform. I saw some of the Kodak Black set from rolling loud on Amazon and the few minutes I saw would have pissed me off if I had paid to watch him perform.

[@nineixb616]

As someone who’s worked in the music industry, here’s my take on what happened: Record label A&Rs used to go and see an artist perform before signing that artist. Most artists prior to social media, streaming, KZbin and Tik Tok, had experience performing, before being signed. Now artists are signed based on views, streams, and followers. Nobody in current hip-hop is putting on a good show because 1. they don’t have experience performing, some haven’t really done shows prior to being signed, and 2. They’re not required to be able to do a good show. Maybe if concert sales really dwindle things will change. We’ll see……..

[@LiteraryPicks]

100%

[@henrylam92]

Most artists buy followers, streams, and fake comments. Their numbers are inflated and they book venues that are way too big. On top of that these rappers don’t reinvest into themselves and rather spend money on flexing and that’s why most of them stay broke no matter how much they make because they got paid advancements by their labels. Also most of their main audience are teenagers and young adults who don’t necessarily have the money to spend on those tickets bc or at concessions. If they don’t spend money at the bar then the venue will have to recoup it in charging a higher rental for the venue. I’ve noticed a trend in higher tickets and alcohol prices at festivals too and there is never a line at those bars

[@TititoDeBologay]

Spot on. On top of It, A&R department are dwindling, if not inexistent in more and more labels. It lowest common denominator: quick profits.

[@acutelilmint8035]

Ya, the whole scouting thing seems to have become all digital and you realize 9o% people aren’t performers.

[@kaneSbreh]

I think its all ego related tho. I feel like a lot of rappers dont feel the obligation to be on time and give a good performance because in they head they perfect. And when you perfect you dont feel the need to improve.

[@alicet_x]

And then there's Korean rap icon AGUST D renting out a whole additional stadium next door to the venue so the fans and staff don't die in the heatwave while the security checks and verification are performed. Complimentary drinks for fans, 2 full hours of live performances with so much thought put into the whole creative process and set list! So many artists need to stop taking their fans for granted

[@EasyBreezie]

I’m glad too. No effort. No dancers. No story lines. No stage presence. 20 “opening acts” we never paid for.. They don’t even have a SCREEN at their concerts for people in high seats to SEE them. I’m over it!!!

[@anonymous5401]

Tyler, the Creator is by far the most humble to their fans. Tyler compared to other artists, Charges less for his concerts (300 front row vip where most artists charge 1k+ for the same). He is constantly engaging with his fans even durring the show. If you look up his start time durring the 2022 tour, every show started ON TIME AT (roughly) THE SAME TIME. He gave each of his openers more time than they even wanted because he wanted Kali and Vince to play more of their Underrated songs and to preform a whole ass version of their own concert. (Teezo- 30 min, Vince - 45 min, Kali - 60 min, Tyler 90 min) Someone literally asked me how long till tyler went on (intermission between Kali and Tyler), Since i had went to multiple shows, i looked at the stage and saw where they were on setting it up (they were literally finalizing the pyro), looked at my watch, and told her "should start in about 5 minutes" and i was right because Tyler was ACTUALLY ON TIME.

[@toriyt2714]

Tyler is one of the best in the biz right now

[@pengui07]

i wonder what happened at six flags🤔

[@huh3424]

Went to 2 Tyler shows, but his 2023 show was top tier, all the openers you mentioned + damn near T’s entire discography lasted almost 5 hours for 250, I got a festival’s worth of music

[@michealmahmoud6391]

I went to Tyler’s concert for his Igor run with Jaden Smith and Goldlink and one of the best experiences of my life. Tyler made each song feel like an experience and you can tell he put his all and then some in each of his performances and was so interactive. It was so hard seeing people moshing and vibing to every song, even the slower ones. To call it a vibe is a massive understatement

[@mrdeebo313]

I went to the same show, best concert I ever been to. Tyler is a helluva performer, crazy energy the whole set and he was rapping every word clearly

[@isaacgogna9856]

Playing the literal mp3, not the stems, not just backing tracks, but just playing the song as recorded and released while saying two or three of the buzz words has always been a baffling practice to me.

[@salomaonplanetsaturn]

New generation are 90percent like that. Shit

[@dylanguitarr]

its crazy that people say its acceptable, its literally there job to make music and perform it lmaooo

[@kusansimpson2514]

@@dylanguitarrNot me I refuse to and anyone who cares about the state of the world. Everything is turning shitty

[@sliver7993]

​@@kusansimpson2514that's called being Cynical

[@enyamouth69]

Well if the idiots keep buying the tickets why stop.

[@annanamoose9943]

Suga’s Agust D-Day 2023 got $900+ for GA and sold out all shows. He performed, started on time, for 2 hrs playing with a live band and playing piano and guitar. he rapped, sang, and danced. Dynamic stage production. No opening act just him. He made US music history as the highest earning rapper while he toured here. I loved his show, he was freaking amazing! I even paid for the online concert too so I could watch it again. I do want the ticket prices to lower though. 2025 is going to be a blood bath in the battle royal for tickets

[@tim1traitimaccount269]

kpop blows rapper shows

[@alquimista2996]

@@tim1traitimaccount269the kpop system is pretty good for training artists actually. Kpop artists doing promo for their singles and albums need to compete weekly on multiple stages (like Musicbank and MCountdown) against other bands and artists, and get ranked. As a result only the top performers get all the fans, and profits. The downside is, if an artist doesn’t prepare well, their career is quickly over.

[@potatosack04]

@@tim1traitimaccount269 hello tim, are you doing okay today?

[@AssassinKillua15]

One of the few newer rappers that deserves even way more recognition for her work is Little Simz. She's genuinely so good at what she does and so many of these nothing "rappers" take her over in popularity and it's just not fair. Her stage presence is awesome and she puts on one hell of a show. She doesn't even leave in track vocals during live performances. She raps all of her songs. And she has a live band behind her. A big problem with many of these other "rappers" is that they're too comfortable being lazy. They get praised for their mediocrity. So they know they don't have to try hard. But now it's coming to bite them in the face that people praising them online are realizing that it's not worth $200 to see these people sort of walk around a stage and talk over loud backing tracks.

[@typhlosionisbest]

I'm glad to see Little Simz being mentioned. When I think about modern rappers that I'd pay to see perform, she's the only one that comes to mind. The trend of charging absurd prices to essentially get something that people could experience at home is just criminal.

[@marbles9176]

I paid $300 for me and my friend to see Ari Lennox and we had a great time, because we got the more pricey tickets we got to meet her before the show and left with a little goodie bag of merch. She was on time, vocals were live and flawless, the stage was gorgeous, the crowd was good and definitely worth the money!

[@t.k.1319]

Ari is not a rapper, and she’s definitely not a one of the mumble new rappers that are popular right now. This guy keeps saying “rappers“ when he really just referring to specific subset of rappers.

[@marbles9176]

@@t.k.1319 i was mostly referring to the part where he was talking about Beyoncé concerts and how much effort is put into the production! Ari isn’t a rapper but she’s not as well known as Bey yet she still put a ton of work into her tour. Totally agree with your point too

[@sweetcapricorn]

I’m sure the expenses to go to the concert and tickets was close to $1k😮

[@marbles9176]

@@sweetcapricorn nope, $300 including parking pass

[@joshhays9148]

This is great. Had to chance to see her open for Cole few years back and saw JID as well. Ticket was only $75 at a small venue but this was in 2017. Hard to think this scenario will happen again in the future

[@Afaqb]

Kendrick’s tour is a prime example of someone who truly cares about his fans

[@FunnyTown872]

I totally agree, I watched his concert on Amazon Prime! It was amazing, I felt like I was there! 😂

[@Asigedge]

Absolutely. He could have did every song hes ever made and I would have stayed the entire time.

[@pioter33]

He was amazing even on opener recently in poland

[@dixienormous9845]

Didn’t he tell a girl to get off stage for singing his lyrics?

[@maze-nc1ut]

@@dixienormous9845 I love Kendrick, but that totally felt like a set up lol

[@spideyquip9957]

I’m so glad you made a video about this, so many rap artists are charging high prices and doing the bare minimum while you have artists like The Weeknd doing full on production design or a 81 year old Paul McCartney that puts on a 3 hour show and actually sings the entire show while playing different instruments live. These rap artists should not be charging that high if they are not putting in the time and effort.

[@DefunctGames]

As somebody who is more into indie rock, I found this video to be really interesting and enlightening. I agree, I can't imagine paying $200+ to see somebody walk back and forth (jumping occasionally) on a bare stage. The fans deserve better. Most of the concerts I go to are at smaller venues, usually places that are 300 - 500 capacity, so the prices tend to be a lot cheaper ($25 - $50). I prefer those more intimate settings, and it's great to see the rest of the band up there performing with the singer.

[@TheZenomeProject]

Indie and alt rock (actually, all strains of the indie scene) is the place to be for live show goers. It helps in that industry that the musicianship isn't as outsourced to producers. It seems like a lot of the insane shenanigans of artists being late to shows seem to come heavily from the rap and R&B industry. I have to respect Beyonce when I saw her two weeks ago because she did NOT do that. She was ready before 9:40pm and went right to business with the show.

[@bbbbbbb51]

Ngl, 300-500 is a big show for me. I ultimately prefer the 100-200 venues. They're not as commonly played, but they hit a hell of a lot different.

[@sportyeight7769]

@@TheZenomeProject Beyonce is a Pro. Girl has everything on time, every dance, every song and every details of the show on point. You can say all you want about Beyonce, but unprofessional isn't it.

[@lukebryant5017]

Just say you love gentrifying neighborhoods geez lol

[@DefunctGames]

@@lukebryant5017 Talk about an insane line to draw. Do you always assume the worst in people?

[@jsmnplease]

This applies to the male rappers especially. The rap girlies are giving you choreo, outfit changes, even singing a little bit. Glad the chickens are coming home to roost. Loyal fan bases deserve MORE.

[@rafaelsmith5737]

What if I tell you that there's a male rapper out there completely unknown to the rap scene, that not only raps with great speed & skills with lots of bars, switch flow and cadences, but he also dance as well with well thought choreography, and changes outfit as well, lastly he also sings not just a "little" but he really sings well with a guitar and a piano during his concerts. He has an actual live band at the back along with his personal back-up dancers who really admires him. And unlike other artist, he can completely write, compose and produce his songs completely on his own. Not just that, he also produce songs for other artists as well and actively interacts with the crowd during his concerts and of course he's never late or do any excuses. He'd still rap and sing even when he's sick, and even when he had an accident where he got hit by a car when he was out on a rainy day to deliver food (when he was still a delivery boy), he still insist on dancing on stage even when he already broke and dislocated his shoulder he still endured the pain just to perform. He doesn't want to cancel anything especially when there's people waiting for him to perform. Anyways, his fans are also strangely very kind to each other like they'd even give each other free stuff and would even hold hands when entering his concert to prevent chaos that may cause inconveniences to the rapper. After the concerts, the fans themselves would voluntarily pick up the trash and clean the Arena before leaving. And his rap songs has nothing to do with sex & drugs. Basically he's not the typical trash rappers who has meaningless lyrics with no substance. His raps are deep that talks about the sickness of society especially capitalism and negative emotions of humans like anger, fear, jealously, regret, depression, greed, pain, suicidal thoughts, social anxiety, etc. But most of his song ending gives hope to the people who needed it. Also those type of songs are completely for free by the way. Basically he would also release albums for free and by doing so he won't gain any profit from it, and not only that, his songs won't appear in charts as well. Causing him not to be known by the public and besides you'll never EVER hear his song played on radio since they don't wanna play it since he's not welcome from the industry.

[@bazhumke4040]

well who is he 😂😂

[@EzeBall1710]

​@rafaelsmith5737 who is he

[@kay-collins]

@@bazhumke4040right lol wtf

[@kay-collins]

@@rafaelsmith5737lol ok who is it?

[@chromecartel]

I paid $200 for a Future concert, all the openers were rushed and they were big artists. I paid $150 for Yeat and I had the time of my life. Then I paid $50 for Babyface Ray and he did amazing.

[@2samarie2]

Ty for this comment cus this is really how u supposed to go to concerts, less is more

[@nicolasbissonnette1010]

So was future worth it or nah like how was he.

[@Ciheim]

⁠@@nicolasbissonnette1010I just saw Future bro that concert was top tier

[@nicolasbissonnette1010]

@@Ciheim idk bro theres fans that say he is a top tier performer and others say hes ass maybe the people that like his performence dont go see a lot of concerts?

[@Randomjackass135]

Those tickets are fucking insane. I saw the greatest living jazz pianist for $40, second row, and $50 to see a band that’s been putting out international hits since the 70s in a sold out arena. They played a two hour set.

[@dajuiceman8870]

I remember seeing Young Thug live opening for J Cole a few years ago; he literally just played the songs with the backing vocals and barely rapped along to it, he was just standing there awkwardly with like 10 other people on stage.

[@ilovemusic199922]

Preach brother!! I once went to a concert and glorilla showed up an hour plus late and sang one song. For a NEW rapper that’s the grind we’re on? Damn

[@EnesiM]

Rico Nasty is such an amazing Live Act, she deserves so much more recognition for her work. She’s energetic, she’s sweet to her fans, she really puts thought into her craft and she cares. My fave rapper for real 🫶🏽

[@Nini-kc5ss]

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[@gazumcazum5250]

Yes Rico is one of my favorite artists there is a reason her tickets sell out almost instantly. I didn’t even get to see her this last tour cause she sold out so quick and I CRIED lol. She actually has love and respect for her fans.

[@yessir8805]

She definitely is. Prince George's county Maryland native

[@agreatmannamedlieu]

​@@yessir8805Aye, say word?

[@boopy12g]

Man I wish I would’ve seen her at lollapalooza. I had a ticket and didn’t make it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@daniellagomez2931]

In 2018 i went to see Migos at a music festival. They were supposed to come on stage at 6 and they didn’t show up until 10:30. They had to stop at 11 due to noise laws so they only performed for 30 minutes and the cheery on top is that THEY BLAMED THE FESTIVAL saying “these guys cut us short! Migos are the best!” I was so disgusted and I’ve hated them ever since.

[@acestarone]

Yes the migos did that in 2018 at broccoli fest. They came out super late ⏰ cardi b did too but she was pregnant. I will let that slide

[@michellegore]

​​@@acestaronebeing pregnant aint an excuse beyonce recorded a whole album filmed over 12 music videos and performed at many music shows while pregnant.

[@Chipotle14]

Lol I saw Migos 3x in 2018 and they were ALWAYS terrible. The third time I told my friends "check it out, they're gonna stomp around in a circle yelling ad libs and leave" and again, that's EXACTLY what they did haha. I couldn't believe it since it was Coachella, Vegas, etc but they simply didn't care.

[@Lstar07]

@@acestarone Beyoncé’s then-pregnant ahh did a multi-show promo tour throughout the summer of 2011, made her third video album, and performed all over the morning segments of the major cable channels in the US. She also released her last full concert DVD (with Blue in her belly) that year (maybe a little after) as well. 🥴

[@Kyle-mz8ng]

Saw them perform live at my college in 2017 or 2018. They came late, mumbled for 45 minutes, then left without a sign off. Seems like they actually need the Xanax they rap about, because they had performance anxiety written all over them.

[@puppiesgoesrawr]

Omg yes thank you! It really shows which artist makes music because they enjoy performing them, and which artist put out music just for the money. Its crazy that rap fans tolerate that kind of behavior. Kpop artist gets into scandals because they missed a beat and uses a backing track that’s too loud. Like seriously, value yourself more and keep people who you give your money to accountable.

[@tristanmouw9077]

I think a huge problem with rap concerts also is the lack of a live band which could add a lot more dynamics and interesting arrangements to their performances, and shoutout to those of them who do, like J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weeknd. J.Cole and The Weeknd have also released a live album which is very rare in todays music industry.

[@Didi781c]

Woman rappers need to choreograph dance, rap, some write, visuals, twerk, promote….while male rappers just show up and sway

[@amandadunn7678]

Thank you! I JUST said this!

[@zizojaezekeom3565]

Well women are hardworking in the music industry, men are too but not enough, if women can do everything, choreography, looks, live singing.. Etc male performers should be like that too hence why Michael Jackson is the best male performer, he delivers ❤

[@amandadunn7678]

@@zizojaezekeom3565 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@reallynotmateo8805]

sex sells

[@fatronjones]

Rap is DEAD

[@doapamin5305]

I remember paying 15 bucks for a Onyx concert like 15 years ago. They killed it for almost 2 hours straight, no fancy artwork, no huge stage, but wild energy. I will always remember that performance, the whole place felt like it was about to ignite.

[@yankees29]

I saw Hopsin for like $20 bucks it was ok. Live hip hop is trash. I saw the GZA in 95 for free. That was a fun show.

[@mohammadsattar5488]

Was I remember hav8ng a onyx hoodie with backdafuckup on it

[@boris2997]

Slam let boys be boys

[@Munanyo702]

You paid $15 to see a Pokémon. That’s a steal bro.

[@AxiomApe]

@@boris2997 💪

[@lindseysloan8735]

I've seen Young Jeezy perform twice in my life. The first time was North Carolina. He was the ONLY artist who was actually on time and was awesome but the other performing rappers that night were late or bitching. The second time was at a Cherokee casino in Tulsa and he got frisbeed right in the head by his own album they were passing out for free. He hardly paused but put the fear of God into the person and then went right back to his awesome performance. I see he must be kinda rare!

[@ASAPShitPost]

I've seen a few rap shows, gotta give huge props to Yeat for starting the show exactly on time and putting on a good performance (though short). But I definitely have to put this out there: I've never been a major follower of Tech N9ne, but his show was AMAZING. Like literally incredible. The performance was not throwing in adlibs, he straight up rapped every word to every song and sounded just as good as the record the whole time. Getting to hear him do his parts on both Midwest Choppers songs followed by Worldwide Choppers, or having them shut all the lights off for Fragile, I'll never forget it.

[@visionsofpromise]

Bro i just saw beyonce in concert last week (I paid $1,000) and im not even a beyhive member (mostly my wife and her friends) and she gives you a full performance with outfit changes, props, flying across the stage, live singing, and even her background singers and dancers kill it. I see why her fan base goes so hard for her lol

[@purpleeyebrows19]

I saw her in may and she gave us EVERYTHING and more. The energy was insane

[@visionsofpromise]

@purpleeyebrows19 I had a feeling she would give a good performance, and she did not let down. Not too many artists nowadays are giving you the full package nowadays from the start to finish of the show. Some sing with no performance, some perform with no singing. I have more respect for her as an artist for sure

[@punani_slayer4209]

You paid $1000 dollars to see another human sing? You gotta have something wrong with your head

[@alicia_nicole]

😁

[@Rose_budd]

A g?? Shiit, she better do all that lol

[@myemodiaries901]

As a indie alternative rapper, this guy has very solid points. Beyond these rappers being late, they also just suck as live acts. They have no idea how to perform. They literally just play their track, screaming over their own vocals and often times not even rapping at all.

[@assassin8636]

You're just overthinking about this

[@kuritheking]

My ex in a nutshell lol

[@myemodiaries901]

@assassin8636 how tf is that overthinking lol. I'm a musician and making ab observation on the industry I'm in.

[@assassin8636]

@@myemodiaries901 okay Okay sorry for saying that

[@Thespeedrap]

I feel ya on that there's a lot of good indie Rappers that nobody hasn't heard but they aren't given the same platform because they don't fit their gimmicks.

[@Crescent_Audio]

As a musician/live performer who loves rap and rock, this aspect of live rap performances had always baffled me, a live concert with extremely talented people that’s pulled off well is unlike anything else, it’s the most exciting thing I can think of. Rap is usually missing that live.

[@phenomenonautumn9367]

Well said! The amount of greed in the music industry is shocking. Not to mention that many artists just become famous overnight because of SoundCloud or TikTok which is a slap to the face for well-established artists who have spend years getting to where they are now. You pay $200 to see Kodak Black, you pay $200 for a rap concert. You pay $200 to see Drake, you're paying $200 for an experience with all the insane production going on.

[@deannaa.491]

I took my boyfriend to his first rock concert the other day (fall out boy and bring me the horizon). The bands stage perform was incredible! Constant head banging, no auto tune or karaoke, they stayed enagged with the audience, they made sure everyone was doing okay in the heat. At one point Pete even stopped the concert mid song to remind the audience to check on the person next to them to get them water or help if they needed it. It was incredible. Rappers really need to step their game up

[@benjaminz2523]

*Black people* really need to step their game up

[@ruverbryh9998]

Not a fan of fall out boy but it’s really nice to hear that, I feel rock concerts consistently are the best at everything.

[@JB-kr3xz]

Oh I’m seeing fall out boy next week. Rock concerts are my favorite. That energy is out of control. I always suggest to ppl to try it out. Completely different experience.

[@spastheghost]

Nice, nice. I'm seeing the same show today in Toronto

[@xersrt]

I heard the tame impala concerts are amazing

[@iffysd9864]

It's about time someone called it out. The Soundcloud rappers that became mainstream never learned the craft of performing at a high level.

[@rashira9610]

What would you expect from wannabe gangsters with no talent?

[@Bravesplayyyyye]

@@rashira9610^

[@curtisjeffries-ki2do]

Rap is on the verge of extinction.

[@Babydinomelll]

Shit in my opinion the underground rappers perform better and have better energy then guys like lil durk and lil baby

[@SmokerBoyProductions]

So y’all want gangsta rappers to be saucy Santana…. Y’all weird

[@Bananahut_]

great take all the teens need to realize this it took me till i was 20 to realize they don’t care anymore

[@rediii9239]

Agreed. If the fans boycott this fast food, empty ass music maybe real rap will make a comeback, songs with emotion and time put into it.

[@eightcoins4401]

The problem is that most of the shitty hip hop is a result of industry ceos astroturfing hack artists for a quick buck. This the result of it currently being the most popular genre. The same thing happened with rock in the 70s. Those people have the budget making them able to spam those sort of artists into existance til the next genre is more popular.

[@The1stClassVillain]

I don’t think it’s just the concert tickets that’s the problem. Their music is falling off. They come out with the same music with the same beats over and over again. How long is that supposed to last? You have to evolve your music and style

[@80glk5]

Do you think that’s why some of these new rappers blow up so quick is because people are tired of listening to the same stuff over and over

[@The1stClassVillain]

@@80glk5 There will always be a rotation of new artist with new sounds coming in. That’s why you have to constantly evolve and change your sound and style. People will get bored of your music if you don’t and that’s where the fall off begins and people turn their attention to new artists

[@80glk5]

@@The1stClassVillain They also might lose a lot like when carti became a vampire. I get what your saying tho

[@sosasay1027]

A lot of people don’t like to move on and just keep validating the same songs over and over , sadly there aren’t a lot people who are also open to different genres and styles

[@lucamckenn5932]

​@filaaa2171some people just have shit taste and no idea what makes music good in the first place. Coincidentally, this mindset is huge in the rap genre scene.

[@xLordxHades]

Growing up, I was a big heavy metal fan and I went to a lot of concerts. $200 to watch someone walk back and forth rapping half their song over a backing track is absolutely WILD to me. You make a good point about artists like Drake and Beyonce; When you pay those obscene ticket prices, you're paying for a massive production that justifies it's value. Obviously, rap is a lot more popular than metal so the demand and price for tickets is going to be a lot higher, but I regularly paid $20-40 to watch my favorite bands play on time, 100% live, from the vocals to the instruments to the antics of the frontman for an hour+ straight. It genuinely boggles my mind that more popular artists can charge absolutely insane prices and then not even show up on time. It really seems like they take their fans for granted or even see them as a nuisance. I remember I saw a Trivium show and the frontman stopped the whole band mid song because people were getting too rowdy in general admission and some girl was getting pushed around; He told them to knock that shit off and behave, and once he confirmed everything was good, the whole band picked the song up on the bar they left off on. When you don't make the most popular type of music, you don't have the luxury of taking ANY of the people who support you for granted. I wish these fellas would recognize what a blessing it is to even think about charging $200 a ticket and give their fans the love, respect and performances they deserve. That being said, big respect to the artists who respect their fans, the craft and go out there every night and kill that shit. That's the blueprint.

[@assassin8636]

You're just overthinking about this

[@xLordxHades]

@@assassin8636 What does that even mean? I didn’t have to think about it for longer than ten seconds. It’s an issue I’ve had for a long time and I finally saw a video about it and had interesting anecdotes to contribute. Sorry long comment hurt your brain.

[@BetiBooler]

Man you are 100% on point with this comment. Metal concerts 99% of the time will feel like the band is playing their hearts out and the crowd is reciprocating that energy. Even when band members have been in bad moods, they still put on an amazing show because they understand how it feels to be a fan. I went and saw City Morgue a bit ago and all they talked about was how the crowd was so dead. Like mfs, it wouldn't be dead if yall would put some actual soul into the performance 😂

[@xLordxHades]

@@BetiBooler Appreciate you mang. That shit you mentioned is hella true; Most metal bands (or acts from non-popular genres in general) have to spend years playing tiny clubs/bars to no one but the other bands. If you're lucky you get to tour with a big act and if you're luckier, people will show up to see you open and fuck with you. A lot of popular rappers (and other popular artists) either have mad industry support or blow up off of one song and never go through the old school live-show grind. I was lucky enough to see The Black Dahlia Murder when Trevor was still alive and the amount of energy that band puts into their performances is nucking futz. I think I got into that festival for $40. Everyone who goes to live shows should get to have experiences like that.

[@ayeyuh6920]

​@@assassin8636no you just settle for mediocrity.

[@6thhistory]

I went to see my favourite band at their last show before a festival two nights ago and it was £32 a ticket, the atmosphere was so mental and they were so into it with the crowd. Of course they were also playing the music live. Rappers NEED to go above and beyond to be charging these prices.

[@proudClorox_consumer]

Agreed, artists now days seem to forget that they would be nothing without their fans. They owe the audiance a good performance, good interactions, photos, ect. its the least they can do for the People who made them

[@erikmochrie1868]

I saw the jay z/ Justin Timberlake concert tour. Not going to lie, Justin completely blew him off the stage. He had dance routines, played multiple instruments at once, and sang every song. It was a hell of a contrast to Jay standing off to the side rapping in a t shirt

[@leonrobinson8180]

Jay Z is literally too rich to care

[@nelsonta00]

​@leonrobinson8180 lmao that's why Beyonce is richer than Jay z

[@yankees29]

Live hip hop is garbage. Always has been.

[@macmillermmx]

The comparison is lacking. Obviously a multi instrumentalist mega Popstar like Justin Timberlake is gonna outshine a rapper, no matter how good he is. Especially when they perform together on the same stage. So i don’t see how you could even compare them

[@lisacox3750]

@@nelsonta00Is she? Jay Z has sports money…he owns teams.

[@msmishLA]

In my Beyoncé voice: “I don’t argue wit these lazy b****s I just raise my price”. Yes these rappers need to do better

[@thydevdom]

100% agree. Seeing some of these videos of concerts online make me glad I never spent 100+ for tickets. I will say this, a lot of the females rappers go above and beyond and bring the energy. I don’t care for the lyrics but a lot of them are PERFORMING. Only concert I’ve been to was the „2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour“ and it was phenomenal.

[@starrysky6721]

I'm into the kpop & rockband groups. All I know is, I spend $1000+ to see AGUSTD( suga bts korean rapper) tour & it was crazy hype. The fans took it to another lv and singing thier hearts out. Mind you suga songs are all in Koreans. He was extremely humble, thank everyone even staff. He got sick mutiple times, didn't cancel still performed. Also, went to bts PTS at Las vages. They dance, sing and rap the whole 3 hrs. Also took breaks to actually talk to the fans and thanked everyone for the support. Extremely humble, bearly see that nowadays. MCR concerts was so lit back in the days linekn Park, three day grace, etc. Like they performed and get the crowd going. I been to a few rappers/ western artist concerts. Dosen't hit the same. They tend to be late, don't really dance or try to hype the crowd . Just there to maybe sing and leave.

[@RuthieMicaela]

I just recently started going to metal and rock concerts and I've been blown away by the performances!! They were engaged with the audience, awesome concepts, and the pyros were crazy! I started realizing how shitty all the rap concerts I'd gone to were, where the only thing the artist does is was walk back and forth across the stage lmao

[@mrconfusion87]

As a metalhead, I think rap's popularity trajectory is trailing hard rock/metal's by about 15 years! So we are at a point where its mainstream popularity is starting to take a nosedive! But some diehard hip hoppers don't mind this as it will allow new forms of creativity to flourish away from the spotlight...

[@Gumbier_Than]

I'm an R&B/Soul/Hip-hop lover who has recently gotten into metal. They know how to put on a show, they value their audience, they have guitars and let them play. Gotta love guitar! Wish I had gotten into Motorhead while Lemmy was still alive. 😊

[@Jane-oz7pp]

​@@Gumbier_Than My biggest regret is not being a Scot when Motorhead were just starting and Lemmy would rush off the stage to beat up neonazis if they showed up to their shows.

[@sg0310]

As a metalhead who goes to concerts constantly this video shocked me. I had seen videos of rap concerts and seen the backing tracks which is fine if you still put energy into the show which is a lot of what I've seen, hearing these guys charging $300 just to perform for 20 minutes or less and canceling shows really makes me thankful for how lucky I am. I have had shows cancel but there was always a valid reason, guess it shows how much of a difference money can make. I knew I had it pretty good with concerts since I rarely spend more than $100 unless I'm going for some high end seats but man this really makes me appreciate how much work they put in.

[@Trouble031]

Metal and rock concerts are wild best live. Rap is not good live in my opion

[@jkenergy5548]

I’ve seen a lot of female rappers give great performances. Meg did the most festival performances of any rapper in 2022 and she gave it 100% for every performance.

[@Lola_Nico]

For me, the best I’ve seen is Azealia Banks. I’ve also seen Doja, Cupcakke, Bhad Bhabie. All did good! But Azealia was next level.

[@april4524]

omg yes i saw her at a festival she was INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@spazzdineveryway]

Please, you just watching booty. Her booty make waffles better. Her booty makes class easier.

[@great10toes40]

All they do is twerk though

[@JC-le3sy]

@@great10toes40lol I knew that was coming it’s true doe!!!

[@JayBigDadyCy]

It's not just all the BS they've been pulling, ticket prices are through the stratosphere. Some artists way overvalue what their tickets should be. People are struggling as is. People are less willing to roll the dice on certain rappers even showing up when the tickets cost an arm and a leg. Edit - hah! I commented too soon. You absolutely nailed what I was saying about ticket prices.

[@gpleez8710]

This video needs more views!! Good stuff my boy, subscribed and liked.

[@jadicecain3681]

I completely agree, a black emo child at heart, I have seen alternative bands perform their ass off in the middle of the Georgia heat at warped tour. They were singing their ass off with no back track for 2 months in the summer and still put on amazing show in every city. I have recently got into like rap and R&B and just haven’t seen any tour from the artist I like seem worth the money.

[@killergrooves2438]

Amen. I was in the punk scene in the late 90s and early 2000s and it was amazing. Even the local bands at local shows for 50 people were outperforming rap artists. Warped Tour was amazing every year. I saw The Used who just absolutely killed it. The singer for AFI cut his hand open, rushed to the hospital to get stitched up, then came back to play on time and just blew our faces off. Rap just does not hold a candle to it. My favorite band right now is Band-Maid who are a Japanese hard rock/metal band and they’re doing an American tour right now for their 10-year anniversary and I’m dying to go to a concert for the first time in over 10 years because everybody’s saying that they put on a phenomenal show and their tickets are a fraction of American headliners.

[@Enderrock424]

real as fuck

[@robbiedontmiss]

Tyler the Creator concerts give that same energy tbh. His Igor tour was a fucking movie.

[@AxiomApe]

@@killergrooves2438Thanks for the recommendation I gotta check out Band Maid

[@MarksTournaments]

​@@robbiedontmissTyler isnt really 'rap'

[@Beezle66]

Man I love being a metalhead for my primary music/concerts and rap secondary. It's crazy how much energy and love metal bands put into shows even if they're performing for 15 people or 1500 people. And RARELY does a show get cancelled. I love rap too but prefer not to go shows at all, especially with them damn prices 😂

[@danielleeanes8760]

Same dude I second this….idk what kinda metal you like exactly but the experience of being in the pit, the energy you get from most bands in the metalcore/deathcore scene and the pricing makes the choice between going to a metal show or a rap show a no brainer. I’m not seeing anybody when the base minimum ticket just to get in is $150+

[@STOPSYPHER]

@@danielleeanes8760100%. Emo concerts always have the same vibe as metal concerts too which is awesome. My first mosh pit was an emo concert 💀

[@suedecomponent8931]

Because metal fans respect talent, most mainstream rap fans seem to prefer little to no talent in the artists they support.

[@jbbrolic]

I hate most rap shows... Rapping over a voice track, DJ usually not talented playing CDR, not like the good DJs of days past... There has to be heavy theatrics, dancers, lights etc to make it a worthwhile rap concert. Metal yeah, they actually play instruments, with energy etc

[@STOPSYPHER]

@@suedecomponent8931 they just like the sound of the bass from 808’s 😂

[@JellyJ1]

Never fully understood the whole hating on rappers who just rap to the backing track and hype the crowd until I went to Yachty. Beautiful background visuals, a live band and choir type singers, and he was PERFORMING. Comparing that show to others I’ve seen for the same price or more is insane.

[@dfshjb44]

So well said! I'm not huge into rap but I go to a lot of punk rock shows. These rappers will have to ask themselves how long people are going to be willing to pay $200 to see them rap half-assed over a full backing track when you can go to any bar in your area and see a local band play their asses off for like $10.

[@oprincesslivie02]

Beyoncé truly set the bar for those touring today. Every time I’ve seen her live it gets better than the tour before!!

[@almasibillings3359]

She’s a true perfectionist Virgo shit gotta love her

[@freedomofspeech2420]

Never been to a Bey concert but man I’d love to. I’ve been to a BTS concert, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with music. So much happened. I really wanna know how much goes into a Beyoncé concert.

[@ronip_baddiebarbzrihanna5083]

Ive seen Beyonce each time she goes on tour she is amazing. Rihanna is great too, Nicki Minaj, even Taylor, I went to BTS and that was incredible, crazy how so many others genres put so much effort into their shows and rappers, especially male do nothing. I appreciate them, I even saw Adele and she was great and Bruno Mars and the Weeknd and Drake, even Drake puts effort into his shows and Kendrick....I haven't been to a Cole show

[@JacuzziFlats]

Nah her prices still wild

[@ViburaBlanca]

@@soldjaroffortun3 Nah talented singer, a real queen like Cleopatra would shit on Beyonce.

[@Jess1013]

Rap fans finally standing up for themselves 🫂

[@celieboo]

I am 44 years old and it It is so funny to hear you complain about this behavior. You are 100% correct; howver, this type of behavior has been going on since I was 18 or so. I have not been to a rap concert since 1999. The last straw for me was a Juvenile concert. He showed up 2 hours late. I've only gone to rock and pop concerts since then.

[@MISSMADISONMEDIA]

$200 to listen to a rapper say “let’s go” for 2 hours… I’m so good off it😂 Like you said, give a $200 performance and then we can talk

[@feralchild339]

Last year i went to a jazz festival and The Roots played there. This has been a good reality check for hip hop concerts honestly : 5 guys in their fifties, no scenography, just pure talent and energy. Honestly if the festival had not a schedule they would have played 4h. It was amazing how they made people dance and vibe with them, you could see the connection between every musicians, they are DOING the show. Really made me think about why i keep going to rap shows with guys just screaming at the top of their lungs on a poorly mixed mp3 on a set list haha

[@Ues2DC]

I hate to pull the back in my day but sometimes things just are what they are. You unfortunately grew up in an era that is way past hip hops prime. These artists just don’t gaf 1 and 2 even if they did their talent/performing skills are subpar. I’m someone who still performs on occasion and actually doing live hip hop well is something that takes focus dedication and the desire to actually put on a show. Your generation accepts whatever so whatever is what you get.

[@heartycoffee4754]

@@Ues2DCour generation doesn’t accept whatever, ppl always complain about how gen z is needy and shit. plus we can’t control that we were born after the greats, it is what it is. there is still good music being made, and good performances being put on. if people wanna waste money on rappers adlibing over their spotify tracks, that’s on them.

[@jamarleeper8325]

​@@Ues2DCFacts. The Roots are a band and they're MC's. That's the biggest problem with today's rap, no MC skills. I recently saw Big Daddy Kane perform and he rocked the show with pure Mcing. You could hear every lyric he spit because his breath control is crazy good and he's in his 50's. Today's rappers have no set, just a bunch of dudes on stage taking up space.

[@spartang.1388]

​@@jamarleeper8325🙌💯🎯

[@ThermalKill24]

​@@heartycoffee4754lmao the new generations definitely accept whatever is given it's not hard to see that

[@kixxxo69]

Finally someone speaks out, this shit is happening in germany too, there are like 6 big rappers who really invest in their shows but all the trending rappers cant even fill medium sized venue with their "performance". But charging 200$ in a 3rd World Country like the US is beyond me.

[@idiotsavant8847]

this just reminds me of when i was in HS, a bunch of people went to see Lil Uzi Vert and he showed up to the venue 2 hours after his set started, played 2 songs and just left. literally that same year I saw Tyler, The Creator at the same venue and it’s still one of the best shows ever! i don’t understand how artists just do stuff like this

[@gx1tar1er]

Not only fans but also rappers that are disrespecting legends when you have no legacy yet. Now all these rappers have fallen off lol You don't see this in rock / metal culture. Kendrick Lamar respects vets but also makes good music. That's why fans respect him so much & very loyal to him.

[@scodboiihottboi2674]

Because he’s smart and mature not like all of them

[@tbj4855]

Kendrick is really overrated he’s treated like Eminem

[@ohwni]

@@tbj4855 Kendrick deserves the love he gets, his discography can wipe a many other artists’.

[@amorelockster1023]

No Fr and I can’t even with female rap concerts the only one who really got high reviews is Nicki Minaj and she’ll always sell out missy elliot also knows how to perform

[@gx1tar1er]

@@amorelockster1023 Do you think Ice Spice will fall off after like 3 years?

[@mOm01]

Saw Juice & Ski in 2019 as my first show for $50. Felt like it should’ve been $150-$200. Show was filled with emotion, & Ski was interacting with the people in the way back. Felt like one big party in LA. They set the standard for me.

[@crumpetsNskin]

Saw juice and cordae in 2018 for like $40 or something. Got a pic with juice after the concert

[@MISSMADISONMEDIA]

@@crumpetsNskinthis is how much a concert should cost, no cap

[@calebemerson9317]

I’ve Seen Ski 3 times once with juice, once on his own tour, and another with the suicide boys. He actually lost his voice before one of them and he still went on stage and gave it is 100%. Great performer!

[@Hklovesme]

I am a huge fan of both so I’m so happy to hear that I love that for you!!

[@professr9343]

@@MISSMADISONMEDIAyou cute shawty what it do

[@doomnipple9846]

Yep. I go to my local bar and see random local bluegrass bands for $5. They don't have near the talent, but they give it EVERYTHING they have and are trying to make it against all odds. The result is a better show

[@robreeto]

True true! Went to 3 rap concerts in my life, one drake and migos, one post malone show, and one tour with G-Eazy, lil uzi vert, YNB Nahmir and ty dolla sign, Nahmir never showed up

[@vaultofedits]

Bros praying on their Downfall 😂💀

[@bigdollabill7426]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@de3dbeaT]

Seems they’ve got what they wanted

[@devonn1997]

😂😂

[@mmmmue0]

nah not even u know, it’s worse with the american artists whenever they come to london they don’t give a fuck man always late, you literally here for this 1 performance yet there’s always problems, 2 years in a row carti was 40 mins late, big sean didn’t shell out, that fat mf lucki came and then cancelled cus he couldn’t find any good lean and said the “uk lean be trash as fuck someone help me” on his ig

[@Godlikegio]

LMAOOOO😂😂

[@user-lq7dl1ni8v]

Last year I went to music festival and Burna boy was performing. He was bursting with stage presenc, the performance was well thought out andhe was actually performing. After him Future came out as a the head liner. He and some other dude were just sporadically shouting words to the song playing in the background. Burna boy had a choir. I got an almost lethal dose of second hand humiliation and left.

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Burna was supposed to play in the Netherlands bud didn’t show up😢

[@user-lq7dl1ni8v]

@@sit-insforsithis1568 I'm so sorry

[@McLovinMcFlurry]

We call those douche chills here in California

[@Consparicy]

It’s called entitlement a issue rappers have

[@YoungDeathWish]

Bro when Kodak did rolling loud. He fucking came on 45 minutes late. Did 10 minutes worth of music (he didn’t even perform, his song just played and he kinda danced) then he left. Can’t imagine paying $300 for a ticket to that. But you know who came and ACTUALLY performed?? Dababy. Bro did a full hour and a half. Didn’t lipsynch. Actually performed his whole set. He was literally the only fucking artist at rolling loud who actually performed his set and didn’t just lipsynch or adlib songs as he went

[@Lakeone_]

I went to an Anderson .Paak show and it was FREE. And he STILL put on a great performance, playing the drums himself on a few songs, it was great

[@lisacox3750]

Where was he? I would love to see him

[@cazu2479]

Anderson Paak is goated bruh

[@toplel1860]

Anderson paak actually has genuine talent a lot of rappers use autotune as a crutch

[@bbbbbbb51]

A true musician & lover of music. I've kind of fallen out of his stuff, but I respect that man a lot

[@snook.1]

Even my musician friends who doesn't listen to much rap knows about and love .Paak

[@queenofbuttercream]

I can respect this take. I'm an old head that bought music in stores... I've peeped the disrespect that artists give off in general. It was only a matter of time.

[@assassin8636]

You're overlooking at this

[@newyorkpotioncastle]

​@@assassin8636this sentence you just wrote makes no sense

[@jdpazmino2010]

I gotta give it to metal, those concerts never disappoint. And it’s actual music being produced live on stage, not singing over backtracks with some catchy dance moves…

[@garf7298]

I saw JID with my girl for less than $200 for pit seats. This man put on an amazing show, sang every word, had good openers, talked to the crowd, had actual instruments, dope visuals and went crazy on songs like 151 Rum and Stick. I never see anybody talk about it so I wanted to give my man a shoutout because it was absolutely worth the money and he was a blast.

[@premiumpreparationmedia]

He definitely has a point. We have to hold our favorite entertainers to a standard. Can’t be working hard for the bag then blowing cash on an artist who half asses

[@zizojaezekeom3565]

Most of them are males unfortunately, they are talented for sure, however they don't even try to perform, like you can be cool and at the same time deliver a Great performance

[@christinamason3710]

Call it as it is, it’s holding men accountable

[@acutelilmint8035]

@@zizojaezekeom3565the problem is most people aren’t performers .. they belong behin a computer. Thisnis something people don’t realize.. performing is nothing like recording

[@DJ-pl4cx]

Kanye has the best shows in rap music, inspired Travis and Drake. Honestly, he needs to go back on tour. His shows are so creative even Rihanna was copying him for the Super Bowl.

[@crytstalcrust]

he’s not goin on tour any time soon

[@kev1619]

dickriding is insane

[@scodboiihottboi2674]

Yeah Nigga in Tokyo fkin his girl after saying some Jews shit

[@DW51380]

Idk drake and 21 shows look dead asf just strolling round talking into the mic over a beat

[@ohwni]

@@crytstalcrust He’s been planning a 2023 tour but it’s shifted to just making a new album.

[@HeyBigChriss]

I went to an ASAP Rocky concert and it was amazing! On time, great set list, and he actually snag and it wasn’t just auto tune. It was in a smaller town too and he really performed for us!

[@BethelAkinmade]

No lies were told here 🔥

[@Jaymo00]

I agree! I went to a festival and wanted to see Playboi Carti. He showed up so late. Everybody was standing around awkwardly waiting in silence. we were all super mad! When he finally showed up, he wasnt even rapping. Just bouncing around all goofy looking. I ended up leaving and going to another stage. when I saw post malone he arrived on stage completely drunk and slurring all his words. He even spilled his drink on the floor and just started laughing 😑 like cmon bruh get your ish together. Crowd was super wack too. Everybody pushing & fighting. No sense of community at all. Ive seen all kinds of genres, from experimental underground to orchestra to jam bands to EDM. But its always the Rap shows that leave me disappointed

[@pissass.8675]

I was gonna see him and after standing in the venue for over an hour they said he wasn't even coming and was stuck at the airport in another state💀 I bitched for a refund and got it cause it soured my mood too bad to go to the rescheduled show

[@pissass.8675]

So right about the crowd too they wanna copy all the punk shit but their mosh pit was entirely teenagers crowd killing each other😭

[@HeftyDan]

Post Malone has at least improved. I went to one of his Austin shows and it was incredible. Guitar solos, flames, dancing and all around, just a jam. Vocals done live too, he was a little drunk but it didn't slow him down. It was honestly one of the best concerts I've been to

[@enyamouth69]

Cant spell crap without rap

[@LikeACows]

Still not carti fault

[@Vats144]

As a huge live music fan, when people ask me what was the worst concert I ever went to it always shocks them when I say The Weeknd. Granted, this was back in Star Boy days so I’m not sure if/how his performances have changed since then, but man was it disappointing. He was over 2 hours late, his openers were all over the place energy wise, not to mention i think the soundcheck was barely done and things just sounded “off”. when he finally DID come on, I kid you not he was on stage for 30-40 minutes TOPS. This wasn’t a small, random arena towards the tail end of the tour. It was Barclays in Brooklyn. Since then I’ve had no inclination to see him live again. The best shows in my opinion as others have said (apart from the obvious big hitters like Beyoncé, Taylor, etc) are rock bands. They’re on stage for what feels like 2+ hours performing their hearts out.

[@annabellagomes1935]

That’s unfortunate that you had such an experience with the Weeknd. His performance has change. The After Hours until Dawn shows here in Europe are amazing.

[@XRTSDFA]

@@annabellagomes1935In Europe, they wouldn’t tolerate such foolishness.

[@Renee.Samuels88]

I agree...and I'm from Scarborough, where's he's from. I saw his superbowl performance and was blown away, so I figured his concert would be just as good. I paid more than $600 for my son and I to see him in concert last September, and it was a huge disappointment for that price. He had no dancers, only fire as a special effects(that's very 80's), and he wore 1 outfit throughout the entire night. Beyond disappointed.

[@izabelezyleify]

Went to see him in milan, and he was great! Wasn't late, great production, energy Was this the best concert I've ever been to? No, but at least I saw him live once.

[@VivaLaZach]

​@@Renee.Samuels88but what does switching outfits accomplish lol

[@questionable-ethics]

Another thing is, a lot of listeners in the trap/drill scene are 1. In the hood 2. Kids. They aren’t going to shows like that and they sure as shit aren’t paying $200 dollars for a ticket.

[@jamesstewart8377]

I’m here with you bro you speak the truth. It’s not impossible for a rapper to put on a good show, but you’d think it if you see these “artists” today.

[@Trilla531]

Its not just rap bro. I went to The Weeknds concert (after hours till dawn tour) in dallas tx last year and he took a while to come out on stage. But hey he gave a stellar performance and he actually sings live, many artists dont do that

[@assassin8636]

Some of them

[@Sid00077]

I would argue many artists sing live. It's just that rap seem to have more folks who rely on back-up tracks more than they ought to.

[@assassin8636]

@@Sid00077 what's wrong with that

[@rheathesecond]

I did too!

[@maljoe_7769]

I’ve only been to Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne concerts. It was definitely worth it!!! Young Money till the death of me💵

[@amorelockster1023]

Their concerts always look so fun

[@froggyspond1133]

Old money now shiiit.

[@mcfrisko834]

@@froggyspond1133Nah they are timeless...

[@labelmeposh]

😂😂 I went to their first concert actually "Hot Boyz" they were on bicycles, they had dancers, they had sound effects..it was so fun!!

[@richardwaller2271]

I’m fortunate enough to have never experienced anything like this as a concert goer and since 2011 I’ve seen Ice Cube, Jay Z and Kanye as The Throne, Kendrick Lamar x3, Nas, Public Enemy and J Cole. All fantastic performances.

[@mind-of-neo]

I couldn't agree more. These "artists" are basically scamming their fans. And they need to be put in their place for all the arrogance and disrespect they show.

[@thequintessential5503]

You actually have a point, the ticket price struggle was another reality check while the pandemic was the very first relating check for these performers especially rappers.

[@rayy4pres194]

Pandemic certainly humbled a lot of these rappers. I mean, it really pulled the veil back on all these so called “rich” artists.

[@assassin8636]

​@@rayy4pres194really was that necessary to the "rich" word

[@rayy4pres194]

@@assassin8636 yes

[@assassin8636]

@@rayy4pres194 no it ain't 🤦‍♂️

[@rayy4pres194]

@@assassin8636 it is, now what?

[@Trashbagcarwindows]

I paid $25 to see D savage last month. Best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@yehhhhhh234]

D Savage shows r legit

[@7paris1]

I went to a fauni concert in chi for the same price and bro came out stage diving and better energy than half of the summer smash lineup

[@Trashbagcarwindows]

@@7paris1 I saw fauni in DC in March. Paid $30 for the ticket. I can agree tho. The show you get for the price, can’t beat it

[@chrisville004]

He was preforming in his car?

[@Trashbagcarwindows]

@@chrisville004 no he was on stage? What the hell are you talking about ?

[@everetthancock2043]

This is extending to metal and EDM as well. Love the vid!

[@evocultiva9356]

Aesop Rock puts on a really great concert. Shows up on time, really puts on a show, and really puts an effort into hanging out with his fans after the show. Tickets prices were decent too back then

[@kiwi4356]

I recently saw JID live and it was glorious to see a rapper deliver in all fronts, rapping absolutely everything with energy and passion. Something lacking in so many artists, and it’s worrying. Even worse, we’ve gotten used to it (artists barely singing/rapping or doing it with no clue in how to translate it to a live format, which sometimes means weird and forced deliveries). I see KZbin videos of live shows and a ton of comments are like “amazing performance” and I’m like… what? He’s barely done anything except bounce around and shouting! When an artist has done the homework and is capable of being in synch with their songs… it’s magical, nothing like it.

[@whatsgoooood]

Joey Badass killed it at a concert I went to in like 2017, from his recent tour I heard it was the same, absolute energy.

[@samotian0331]

Saw JID last year in Australia and his set was the best rap set I've ever been to. So much energy

[@Tigercam24]

Hell yeah, JID is incredible

[@dkblue317]

I’ve seen JID twice live. He is amazing!

[@mawmawa4116]

Same I saw JID in Paris for like 30€ to 40€ and he even brought out earthgang 🔥