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13-05-2025
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Chris Brown Led The Star-Studded Tycoon Music Festival For An Unforgettable Detroit Night
I packed my bags and hopped on a flight Saturday (April 19), and made the journey from New Jersey to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena. While the trip was a bit hectic, it was absolutely worth every mile. I was there for the Tycoon Music Festival, headlined by none other than Chris Brown, with performances from Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Fabolous, Skilla Baby, and surprise guests like Sexyy Red, G Herbo, Chevy Woods, and Tee Grizzley. From the moment I stepped into the sold-out venue, the energy was electric, and it was clear that most of the crowd had come for one main event. The night kicked off with Skilla Baby, bringing that undeniable Detroit energy to the stage. His set, filled with tracks like 'CFWM' and 'Tay B Style,' set the tone for what was to come. But it was the crowd's spontaneous sing-along to Keyshia Cole's 'Love' that truly showed the connection that Skilla has with his fans. There was an unmistakable sense of hometown pride in the air as Detroit showed love for one of its own. Gucci Mane then hit the stage, delivering his signature energy with hits like 'Pillz' and 'Wasted,' all while his wife, Keyshia Ka'Oir, stood by his side for a special performance of 'Freaky Gurl.' Fabolous, ever the class-act, brought his smooth delivery to the arena, offering timeless classics like 'Can't Let You Go' and 'Breathe,' before the high-energy surprise of Sexyy Red. The crowd went wild as she strutted in a skin-tight bodysuit, twerking and hyping up the audience with her set — which included hits 'Get It Sexyy,' her new track 'Hoochie Coochie' and more fan favorites. Wiz Khalifa followed, bringing a laid-back vibe that was a perfect contrast to the earlier sets. No shirt, spliff in hand, and totally in his element, Wiz made sure the crowd was fully immersed in his trippy world. His 40-minute set, which included 'Mezmorized,' 'We Dem Boyz,' and 'Roll Up,' was filled with those signature Wiz moments, like tossing joints into the crowd, adding to the carefree energy. Closing with 'Young, Wild & Free' and 'See You Again,' he had everyone in the arena singing along, arms in the air, all feeling the collective joy of the moment. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. Chris Brown finally took the stage, opening with the high-energy 'Party' and immediately commanding the attention of every single person in the room. His set was a seamless mix of old favorites like 'Yo (Excuse Me Miss)' and 'Poppin',' paired with newer hits like 'Sweet Love' and 'Back to Sleep.' As always, his choreography was impeccable, with his backup dancers providing the perfect complement to his high-energy moves. Watching Breezy perform, with the crowd singing every lyric, was a reminder of just how deeply connected he is to Team Breezy. One of the most memorable moments of his set came when Chris brought out Detroit's own Tee Grizzley to perform their hit 'IDGAF.' The energy went up another notch when Tee dropped his iconic 'First Day Out,' with Chris ad-libbing and even joining in on a few moves, showing love for the city and its talent. But what really stood out to me was the raw emotional connection Chris shared with the audience. As he closed with 'Loyal,' he took a moment to thank the crowd, saying their support will 'never go unnoticed.' In that brief moment, you could feel the genuine gratitude he has for his fans — a reminder of his humility, even at the height of his superstardom. Saturday night undeniably served as a perfect preview of what's to come on the upcoming 'Breezy Bowl' anniversary tour. The energy, the visuals, the choreography — it was all top-tier. Fans seemed even more excited for what Chris Brown has in store for his upcoming anniversary tour. The Tycoon Music Festival was an unforgettable night, leaving many satisfied for what the sixth annual festival brought this time around. The festival was clearly more than just a celebration of beloved music; it was about culture, community, and the way live performances have the power to make you forget about anything else in that moment. From the first note to the final encore, the Tycoon Music Festival was a reminder of the magic that happens when the mic is on and the stage is set. More from Sexyy Red Has Her Own Meet And Greet With Chris Brown At Tycoon Music Fest Chris Brown Accused Of Defamation In Lawsuit Filed By Fan Who Calls Herself His "Wife" Wiz Khalifa Clowned For Claiming Earth Is Flat Despite New Album Cover Featuring Globe
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20-04-2025
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Tycoon Festival 2025: Chris Brown stars, Sexyy Red surprises, Detroit hip-hop represents
In a lively and festive Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena, the Tycoon Music Festival made its Detroit premiere as Chris Brown headlined to a packed house. Detroit's Tee Grizzley and viral rapper Sexyy Red were among the top surprise guests in a four-hour affair that delivered multiple artist cameos to go with the announced lineup of Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Fabolous and Skilla Baby. It was the sixth edition of an annual event launched in 2019 by Brown's manager, Ant Wilson, who was on hand at LCA along with girlfriend and R&B star Monica. Detroit was the latest destination for Tycoon after previous runs in cities such as Atlanta and Houston. Here's a rundown: Brown's 50-minute set reaffirmed his onstage bona fides as he closed the night for one of Team Breezy's most devoted U.S. markets. Kicking off with a neon-streaked 'Party,' Brown drew mostly on the recent years of his two-decade catalog, though he did dip back to the early days with a dash through 'Yo (Excuse Me Miss),' 'Poppin'' and a glistening 'Strip.' Brown was joined at times by a high-energy dance crew to complement his own dazzling, hip-hop-influenced moves, though he was just as comfortable commanding the proceedings alone onstage. He shined on a mid-show stretch of bedroom soul ('Sweet Love,' 'Back to Sleep') and a warm, glowing 'Residuals.' Clad in a shirt citing Ecclesiastes 9:11 — a Bible verse about endurance through life's twists and turns — Brown wrapped up with 2014's 'Loyal' after thanking fans for their allegiance: 'It'll never go unnoticed,' he said. Saturday's set was a quick taste of what may be coming with Breezy Bowl XX, which will kick off in June and eventually feature pair of August shows at Ford Field: a slick, visual-heavy production (including pyro and a pair of giant inflatable Chris Browns flanking the stage), dynamic choreography and a heap of hit songs. By virtue of its timing, this year's Tycoon became a 4/20 weekend celebration — the weed aroma was apparent as soon as you pulled into an LCA parking area — and this Pittsburgh stoner-rapper was certainly up for the cause. Spliff in hand as he hit the stage, Wiz romped through a trippy 40-minute set of hazy floaters ('Mezmorized'), hypnotic numbers ('We Dem Boyz') and catchy hits like 'Roll Up,' which came with giant balloon joints tossed to the crowd. Fans especially locked in as he wrapped with an upbeat 'Young, Wild & Free' and anthemic 'See You Again' with Charlie Puth's piped-in vocals. Three months after her own LCA headlining appearance, the breakout St. Louis rapper was back Saturday, drawing screams of recognition as she hit the stage two hours in. Twerking in a skintight suit, Sexyy Red clocked all of five minutes in her cameo. She followed a pair of unannounced sets from Detroit rapper Payroll Giovanni — who performed his solo hit 'Hoes Like' and nodded to his westside group Doughboyz Cashout — and Chicago's G Herbo. It was Tee Grizzley who got the prime-time spotlight, joining Brown for the duo's 2023 hit 'IDGAF' and wrapping his mini-set with a crowd-igniting 'First Day Out,' the rapper's 2016 breakthrough smash. In between — with Brown momentarily ceding his own stage — Tee paired up with fellow Detroit rapper Skilla Baby for their collab 'Gorgeous.' Earlier, Skilla Baby had kicked off the Tycoon fest with a ladies-pleasing set that had him venturing out into the arena to give fans a chance to grab their own close-up TikTok moments. 'There's no place like home, there's no place like home,' the 26-year-old intoned at one point. Highlights included 'CFWM' and 'Tay B Style' — and a Skilla-led crowd singalong on Keyshia Cole's 'Love.' Atlanta trap pioneer Gucci Mane logged a pro performance with a set that included a vivacious onstage appearance from his wife, Keyshia Ka'Oirr, during his early career hit 'Freaky Gurl,' part of a set that included crowd-pleasers 'Pillz' and 'Wasted.' Fabolous, equipped with his agile, sing-song delivery, kicked off with a latter-day track ('Cold Summer') before ultimately making his way back in time to the smooth grooves of 'Can't Let You Go' and the set-closing 'Breathe.' Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tycoon fest in Detroit: Chris Brown stars, Sexyy Red surprises, more
