Rapper’s international tour stops in Boston
BOSTON — While scrolling through upcoming concerts, I noticed rapper G-Eazy on the list. Fueled by curiosity (and a little nerve), I reached out to his management for a press pass. To my surprise, they agreed—but with one condition: “No shooting after the first three songs.” So, I guess the bigger the artist, the more restrictions they seem to have. I accepted, added in some exclamation points to my thank you email and got ready to prep for the day.
G-Eazy performed live at Roadrunner on a chilly Thursday evening. The stage was arranged to make an impression: a rounded staircase, suggesting something grand was about to unfold.
At around 9:30 p.m., G-Eazy emerged—quite literally—from beneath the stage, rising through clouds of smoke. His silhouette was barely visible as he repeatedly called out, “Boston, how are we tonight?” The crowd erupted in cheers, with some enthusiastic woos and a few scattered responses of “good!”
He was dressed entirely in black, wearing a sheer blouse, tailored trousers, and clunky boots. His entrance, in smoke, set the tone for “the Freak Show”—which is based on his latest album, including the tracks “Showbizz” and “Anxiety.” Critics haven’t exactly loved it, but the crowd was clearly all in.
Throughout the performance, G-Eazy leaned into his signature themes, with lyrics often revolving around women. He even mentioned his ex: singer-songwriter Halsey. “Sometimes love doesn’t work out, and that’s okay,” he said before playing. The crowd went nuts. He caught bras of various colors tossed from the audience, playfully engaging with the fans. The red smoky set design matched the provocative vibe of “the Freak Show.”
I didn’t exactly stick to the rules, especially after noticing other photographers sneaking in extra shots throughout the concert … I couldn’t resist doing the same. So, take a look at these photos I managed to capture. Some of the best ones came from those “secret” moments.
Concert Photos
This article was produced for HorizonMass, the independent, student-driven, news outlet of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, and is syndicated by BINJ’s MassWire news service.
