is one of American rap music’s defining 21st century figures. A headline making icon across music and fashion, few artists carry the gravitas of the man born Rakem Mayers.

Returning to the UK for an exceptionally rare headline date, tickets for Rocky’s show at The O2 Arena sold out months in advance.

A propulsive, muscular, euphoric performance, A$AP Rocky opened the set with a flurry of fan favourites, including ‘American Sabotage’ and ‘Trunks’.

A celebratory ‘A$AP Forever’ honoured his roots, with the career spanning set moving from those early mixtapes through to his chart-topping albums.

The 36-track set list included some affection UK shout outs, such as the Skepta-featuring ‘Praise Da Lord’. Closing with a mighty ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ and ‘Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2’, A$AP Rocky delivered one of best arena shows London will see in 2026.

CLASH photographer got up close.