All Points East 2026: Tyler, The Creator

In the conclusion of his two-night headliner slot at All Points East 2026 in Victoria Park, Tyler, The Creator left nothing to be desired in a performance that was fun, dynamic and vibrant. Heavily featuring songs from his most recent albums Chromakopia and Don’t Tap the Glass, the American rapper entertained his UK fans from start to finish.

He kicked off with Big Poe, a bass-heavy song that ensured the huge crowd that had gathered immediately experienced the strength of the sound system. Back-to-back tracks Rah Tah Tah and Noid sparked further movement within the audience, and the impact of his music and his stage presence became undeniable. Dressed in a neon yellow two-piece leather set, Tyler was energy in motion. Every word he spoke and every move he made radiated with unfiltered spirit, and in return, the festivalgoers emulated that same level of enthusiasm. Additional highlights came from the rendition of Darling, I, a piece with lyrics filled with romantic irony and a groove and melodic refrain reminiscent of 1990s R ‘n’ B. Similarly, the lyrics also took centre stage in Sag Harbor, whereby Tyler sat down and spoke to the All Points East attendees without additional flair or distraction.

From the staging, it appears the California-born rapper wanted to deliver a performance that was both relaxed and familiar, but also explosive and electrifying. At times, Tyler was either lying down on what could be comparable to a park bench or rapping from inside an abandoned subway carriage with the title of his latest album graffitied on the front; perhaps in homage to the simpler environments in which he writes his music. Comparatively, the production was also packed with bright lights and pyrotechnics, so much so that the temperature in the park both literally and figuratively increased. Further incendiaries arrived with Tyler’s guest appearances as British singer Rex Orange County joined the stage to perform Boredom, and then fellow American rapper A$AP Rocky arrived for a powerful rendition of Who Dat Boy, which caused instantaneous chaos and excitement to reverberate across the festival.

Tyler, The Creator’s charm is undeniable. At one point, he hilariously admitted how tired he was and complained of back pain. There is little doubt that the rapper is, refreshingly, authentically himself, and that transcends from the way he talks to the crowd to the carefree, unashamed and joyous way he performs. He doesn’t seem to have fatigued from playing fan favourites Are We Still Friends?, Earfquake and See You Again, instead relishing the fact that performing these immensely popular songs has become a collaborative affair, with festivalgoers singing and rapping alongside him.

Having previously been banned from entering the UK in 2015 by former prime minister Theresa May, it would’ve been understandable for the rapper to retain some bitterness towards gigging in the UK. But over a decade later in East London, Tyler has seemingly completely brushed the ordeal off his shoulders, with an impassioned concert worthy of the title “headliner”.

Sunny Morgan
Photos: Jake Philip Davis

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