Written and pictured by Maitri Patel
Offset did not disappoint his fans on his Detroit stop of the Set It Off Tour. As someone skeptical of how his first tour as a solo artist would go, I can confidently say this show was an amazing experience and was more than just a typical rap concert.
As the doors opened at The Fillmore, people began to flock to the floor area, hoping to claim a spot at the barricade. While these eager fans waited for Offset and his openers, the DJ played a bunch of hits to hype up the crowd. Before we knew it, Mango Foo, SleazyWorld Go, and Detroit’s very own SkillaBaby took the stage and gave it their all. These openers were extremely interactive with the audience and brought so much energy to the stage. SkillaBaby even came into the pit to perform “FE!N” and, surprisingly, “We Are Young!” These special guests blew everyone away and set the tone for the rest of the night.
The moment Offset stepped onto the stage, people went even crazier and the excitement at The Fillmore reached a completely new level. He truly surprised the crowd when he followed the choreography of his backup dancers by putting on a uniquely captivating performance. A notable moment from the show included Offset following his dancers smoothly and in sync in front of a screen displaying a city burning down as his album cover depicts. The combination of his moves, vocals, and visuals made the experience better than expected. His setlist also did not let fans down as it included songs from his most recent album, hits from his rap trio Migos, and popular songs he was featured on. Offset also sang “Last Memory” as a tribute to late Migos member, Takeoff. The crowd went absolutely feral, jumping up and down, when he sang “ZEZE” and “Taste” back to back. Being just a few feet away from him during this performance, I can attest to the electric feeling surging through the pit. Offset ended the evening by singing “Bad and Boujee” and the volume in the venue reached new heights.
It was evident that he worked incredibly hard to put on an unforgettable show for his fans as he danced and sang the night away. I look forward to seeing him grow as a solo artist and cannot wait to see what he releases in the future!