The Chromakopia Tour Comes To LA
By Alyssa Torres
The Chromakopia World Tour launched on Feb. 4, 2025. Ten days later, on Valentine’s Day, Tyler, The Creator opened the first of six nights at the Crypto Arena, where I had the pleasure of seeing him live.
Tyler is known as one of the best performers of our era, with a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. One of his famous performances being last year at Coachella where his performance included special effects, high energy and more. Fans had high expectations for the tour and were not let down.
Anticipation was high for the tour, especially with the release of Chromakopia, his latest album. Many say it differs from past albums, as he explores personal topics in his songs- something he doesn’t usually do.
Before Tyler took the stage, fans were energized by two openers: Lil Yachty, a well-known rapper and close friend of Tyler, and Paris Texas a lesser-known hip-hop duo.
Love and excitement for the show were reflected in fans’ outfits by matching Tyler’s style or wearing curated looks inspired by the album’s aesthetic.
The show kicks off on the main stage when the lights go dark, and the intro to St. Chroma begins, with fans following along to his mother’s voice.
Dressed in a green suit, white gloves, and a mask, Tyler looked like the album cover come to life, fully embracing the album’s visual theme.
Before performing Darling, I Tyler engages with the audience, telling us about a bet he made with the crew over which Los Angeles show would be the loudest. He challenges us to be the loudest during the song.
Throughout the show, he performs some of his more personal songs, like Judge Judy, which is about a girl from a past relationship, and Like Him, a popular song where he reflects on his mother’s decision to keep his father out of his life.
Through his performance of personal songs, the deep connection between Tyler and his fans is very clear, as sing every word with him, making the show even more special.
During his performance of Sticky, he walks onto a bridge that extends over the audience, tossing $1 bills to the fans below.
He follows with Take Your Mask Off, a song about self-expression. At the end of the track, he removes his mask, symbolizing the song's message. I found that this had a deeper meaning since Tyler is known to be different in his sense of humor, seen as “odd” and “weird.” The concert was a safe place for him and his fans to be themselves, with Tyler barking at his fans and his fans barking back, all laughing at his jokes, and more.
After a quick wardrobe change, Tyler moves to the B-stage, designed to resemble a living room, complete with furniture and props. He then pulls out vinyl records from past albums, placing them on a turntable and playing a few tracks from whichever album is spinning.
A standout moment was Tyler’s challenge to the crowd during IFHY. Midway the song, he pauses the music and stops singing, letting the audience takeover to see which show can sing the longest.
My show, Night 3 came close but didn’t beat the record set on Night 1 in Los Angeles. In response, Tyler jokingly told us to “boo” ourselves but still praised us as the loudest and most energetic crowd of the tour so far.
A special part of the LA shows was Tyler’s performance of his freestyle, That Guy, set to Kendrick Lamar’s beat from Hey Now. Though the song is not officially released, fans can find it on YouTube with the video filmed in Hawthorne, California—Tyler’s hometown.
The personal connection to LA and fans’ knowledge of every word made the performance even more special.
Another fan favorite was his performance of New Magic Wand. Fans love the energy of the performance, and even Tyler has said in interviews that it is one of his favorite song to perform because of the crowd’s passion.
My personal favorite performance of the night was Balloon. Unlike most of the other songs, the performance included vibrant visuals, sparks shooting from the stage, fireworks, and a special appearance by Doechii, whose verse was displayed on screen.
With the night coming to a close, the show wrapped up with I Hope You Find Your Way Back Home.
Being my first Tyler, The Creator concert I can easily see why he is known as one of the best performers of our era. Performing a two hour show by himself, being authentically himself, while making it incredibly entertaining for fans. But what stands out the most is the fans’ connection to him and his music. Knowing every word to every song, their passion was undeniable—something few artists can inspire.
