Tyler, The Creator kicked off his All Points East set on Aug 28 with a cheeky jab at former PM Theresa May, reminding us he’s still the most unapologetically brash headliner in town.
Can we just say — the moment he shouted “Theresa May, you’re finally out” felt like the festival’s unofficial opening act, setting the tone for a night that bounced between neo‑soul smoothness and hardcore punk fury.
Tyler, The Creator’s APE Headline Highlights Reinvention
From the Odd Future days of reckless punchlines to the sun‑kissed vibes of Flower Boy and the glitter‑laced funk of IGOR, his catalogue reads like a mixtape of personality shifts. This Friday (Aug 28) the Victoria Park bill mirrored that chaos: Vince Staples dropped sardonic West Coast verses, while UK underground prodigy fakemink turned the North Arena tent into a teenage rite‑of‑passage. Even the mellow Don’t Tap the Glass vibe seeped through the set when he invited Rex Orange County, a longtime collaborator, to harmonise on a surprise chorus.
For a deeper dive into his ever‑evolving discography, check out Tyler, The Creator on Wikipedia.
The Soundtrack of the Night: From Clipse to Turnstile
Clipse’s comeback was the night’s cinematic high‑point. Their Grammy‑winning 2025 album Let God Sort Em Out thundered through the arena, kicking off with the urgent “Chains & Whips” before ripping into classics like “Keys Open Doors”, “Mr. Me Too” and the iconic “Grindin’”. New cuts such as “So Be It” and “Ace Trumpets” sat comfortably beside the old, proving the duo can still out‑rap the present.
On the rock‑heavy side, Turnstile ripped the house down, their hardcore energy matching Tyler’s own genre‑bending swagger. The setlist bounced into a seamless mash‑up of punk aggression and melodic hooks, echoing the festival’s broader trend of blurring lines between hip‑hop, rock and R&B – a movement that’s turned UK festivals into melting pots of sound.
All in all, the night felt like a live mixtape, each guest and surprise track reinforcing why Tyler, The Creator remains a chameleon who can still command a massive crowd without losing his edge.
