
During “Worldwide Steppers,” silhouetted bugs crawled from one side of the drapes to another, and during “Money Trees,” a visual of palm trees swaying in heavy winds played.

The massive white drapes were used in tandem with lights and projectors to create a shadow box effect that compliments the songs being performed. The build-up to this opening track highlighted the meticulous set design, which enhanced Lamar’s emotional and raw performance. Kendrick Lamar stood stoically, the camera steadily focused on the ventriloquist doll he carried, which mouthed the lyrics being performed. The performance began with “United in Grief,” a fast-paced, yet vulnerable track. Set changes following the openers were brief and Kendrick Lamar’s portion of the set began as scheduled, right at 9:00 p.m. 18, and the concert began with two quick, yet engaging performances from pgLang affiliates Tanna Leone and Baby Keem (Kendrick Lamar’s cousin and recent frequent collaborator), both of whom are featured on Mr. Milwaukee’s very own Fiserv Forum hosted the tour on Aug. Just weeks later he announced the Big Steppers Tour, and began his first wave of performances in years.

Kendrick Lamar has returned.Īfter a 5 year hiatus, Kendrick Lamar returned on May 13th with the release of his album Mr. He stands and walks to the center of the stage, his steps reverberating around the stadium. A man is seated at a piano, holding what appears to be a ventriloquist doll styled after himself. The men flee to the back and the women stand firm on the walking path. The massive white drape covering the main stage rises, and the dancers separate. Intense piano and string notes fill the stadium.

Suit-clad dancers walk onstage, men in black and women in white.
