Rolling Loud Miami 2023 recently wrapped its three-day celebration of music with yet another year of notable performances. The event took place at the Hard Rock Stadium on July 21 through July 23.
Miami headlines, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky, led the charge of extensive talent on the traveling hip hop festival’s roster. While everyone from Central Cee to Lola Brooke had their time to shine, the performances creating the most buzz came from staple artists of Rolling Loud.
Here are the Top Lit AF Performances of Rolling Loud Miami 2023:
#11 – Lil Yachty
Always the jokester, Lil Yachty can make the most prudent person laugh. During his set, the crowd became a little too excited and began to mosh, causing Lil Yachty to say “Open that s— up baby, let me see that big old thang,” to which the audience began to laugh. The faux pas moment definitely created a lighthearted environment. The “One Night” rapper also brought out notorious live streamer Kai Cenat and YouTube collective AMP during his performance of “Bustdown Rollie Avalanche,” before an epic tribute to XXXTentacion with the song “Take A Step Back.”
Watch: Audience’s Reaction To XXXTentacion At Rolling Loud 2018
#10 – Trippie Redd
Just like his peer XXXTentacion, Trippie Redd knows how to command a crowd. The rockstar rapper kicked off his set with his hit “F— Love,” featuring the late Jahseh Onfroy, and Rolling Loud attendees ate every bit of it. Trippie is known for having great sing-along songs and the audience had no problem reciting the likes of “Wish,” “Topanga,” and “Love Scars,” just to name a few.
#9 – Key Glock
#8 – 21 Savage
Another artist who comes with a discography of hits, 21 Savage delivered back to back bangers in his nearly 45-minute set. His introduction to the stage began with his popular 2016 single “Red Opps.” From there, he would perform hits from his albums Savage Mode, Issa, Without Warning, and Her Loss, his 2022 collaboration with Drake. G Herbo and Young Nudy made special appearances, as well.
#7 – Lil Uzi Vert
On the heels of the Pink Tape, Lil Uzi Vert gathered the enormous Rolling Loud crowd with energetic performances of “x2,” “Amped,” “444+222,” “Money Longer,” “XO Tour Llife3,” “Just Wanna Rock,” and “Wokeuplikethis*,” making for an unforgettable Rolling Loud moment.
#6 – Sexyy Red
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#5 – Offset x Cardi B
Offset turned up the litty furnace a few notches, performing some of the most memorable Migos singles, including “Met Gala,” “Walk It Talk It,” and “Bad and Boujee,” the song that took the trio to the next level after the infamy of “Versace.” Five songs into the set, Offset paid homage to his fallen peer Takeoff with the Jackson 5’s “Never Can Say Goodbye” segueing into “Fight Night” and Takeoff’s “Last Memory.” He later included another Michael Jackson song, “Dirty Diana,” to kick off a segment with his wife Cardi B, who performed “Motorsport” and “Clout.”
#4 – Ice Spice
Despite what you think of her rapping skills, Ice Spice is creating her own lane while adjusting to her newfound fame. With only one studio album under her belt, the Bronx rapper is steadily building a hit discography. The fiery-head beauty performed “Princess Diana,” “Boy’s A Liar,” “Bikini Bottom,” “Munch,” “In Ha Mood,” “Deli,” and more in her 17-minute set — and she did it without any special guests.
#3 – Playboi Carti
#2 – Travis Scott
#1 – Kodak Black
Nabbing the No. 1 lit AF performance, Kodak Black parlayed onto the Rolling Loud stage ready to give a positive, energetic performance. The Florida rapper was definitely feeling the energy of the Miami crowd to the point of running out of time. In fact, Kodak Black was unable to finish his set, which consisted of “ZEZE,” the XXXTentacion assisted “Roll in Peace,” “Tunnel Vision,” “No Flockin,” and an encore of “Super Gremlin.”
Watch: Kodak Black booted off stage after set goes into overtime
Other honorable mentions include A$AP Rocky, Lil Tjay, Central Cee, GloRilla, City Girls, and Finesse2tymes.