On October 12, Bronx-born, multi-platinum recording artist Lil Tjay lit up London with a sold-out show at The O2 Arena, kicking off his 8-date "The Past 2 Present Tour" in Europe. Known for his melodic rap style and over 15 billion streams, Lil Tjay brought out special guests like Polo G, Fivio Foreign, Tion Wayne, D-Block Europe, and Jordan Adetunji. The crowd enjoyed a night of unforgettable performances, including surprise collaborations and first-time performances of unreleased songs. Highlights included an epic group performance of "Headshot" with Polo G and Fivio Foreign, as well as Tjay and Polo G’s 8x platinum hit, “Pop Out.”

The show marked the fifth anniversary of Tjay’s double platinum debut studio album, True 2 Myself, which debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart. Featuring production from Matrix Studios LA and UK teams, ‘The Past 2 Present Tour’ will continue through Amsterdam, Oslo, and Helsinki before hitting Brussels, Paris, Munich, and concluding in Berlin. Lil Tjay’s connection with his UK fans has grown since his first show there in 2019, with this latest performance following a sold-out show at the OVO Arena Wembley last November.

Words + Pics: Nick Haill