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Rapper Blueface made a huge comeback, and one of the sold-out club shows in California is proof. Besides that, he put up a lovely post on social media about the event. Nevertheless, the concert has become a subject of intense online discussions with debates about the value of the success and the artist’s influence, in particular, his influence on the youth.
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The artist, whose name is Jonathan Porter at birth, had just uploaded a message saying, “Did you really think it wouldn’t sale out? 🎪”. He displayed photos of a crowded and cheerful audience at the venue. The post was immediately met with a mixed reaction from the followers, some were praising while others were in disbelief.
Most of the initial reactions were targeted at the contrast between the club and an arena-sized venue. One user left no doubt as to what he thought and commented, “you sold out a club and the young boy sells out arenas blueeee stop it”. Another netizen was not that rude but still remarked, “Tbh anyone can sell out a club.. but can u sell out an area is the question..I think not bluey”. The remarks reflect that a large part of the fans is still unconvinced of Blueface’s commercial potential due to the controversies with his personal life, including his recent release from jail, that have been very public and contentious.
On the other hand, it was the audience that received the most attention. There were a good number of people who commented on the age and race of the crowd. One of the remarks was, “Where the black folks at?!?!”, and at the same time, another person was making the statement, “NO SHADE. I REALLY DON’T SEE ANY BLACK PERSON 😂”. These comments were raising issues about cultural critique with respect to the whole post-performance evaluation.
He was celebrating and sharing a post but at the same time he was getting more personal and philosophical rebukes. One individual wanted to cast the success in a divine light, saying, “Jesus is winning the argument for all your haters wrong. 💕”. The statement incited a strong and a long counter-argument by another user who was against the mixing of secular success with spiritual favor. The reply was, “The mere fact that a person believes in God does not mean that they are doing God’s work… This music is not honoring God in anyway.” This whole dialogue between the two different viewpoints brought forth the great disparity in the people’s views about the rapper’s persona as well as about his career path.
However, positive notes from people, who had a good time, came even amongst the criticisms. One user said, “Best night ever! Can we go back to last night blueface baby 💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥”. Nevertheless, even this nice comment was taken with doubt, as another follower asked if the poster had been paid for the endorsement.
The online talks spread out to Blueface’s signature unusual style of music. One user wondered whether he had a professional social media manager, and sarcastically asked, “who tf in charge of this nyggas social his shit so unprofessional 😂😂”, and got an answer that the rapper looks after it himself. Also, there were those who were critical of the content, with one saying that it was “the trashiest dumbest song ever made”. This criticism often focuses on tracks like his song “Baby Girl”.
The whole thing was baffling for some people. One person commented, “I don’t see the reason for the hype around this odd-looking dude… Sold out is nuts. Why? How? Lol. Smh. Y’all make anyone famous lol.” This is a good summary of a central conflict in Blueface’s career. His fame is inseparably tied to his controversial behaviors and viral situations, which sometimes overshadow his musical productivity.
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The activities of the rapper after his release from jail are under close watch. This club performance is a way back into the live performing world. The divisive responses it generated point to his unusual situation in the art world—a person who does get noticed but at the same time his artistic quality and personal behavior are constantly disputed. The sold-out performance is a true milestone, but the discussion around it tells us a lot more intricate and complex story about fame, success, and digital age public perception. The question of whether he will be able to turn this notoriety into sustained and large-scale touring success remains unanswered and is an inquiry that is frequently raised by his critics who are always eager to pose it. He often shares cryptic posts about his career that fuel these debates, and has even experimented with his sound, sharing an AI-generated Motown version of a track. His personal life continues to draw attention, as seen when he announced a comeback party amidst controversy over his son’s health.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
