On Wednesday, November 16th, the Gravy Train made a stop at Boston’s MGM Music Hall for what was promised to be an “absolutely f*cking sensational experience.” Yung Gravy was joined by bbno$ for an hour and a half setlist of songs from his albums Sensational and Gasanova, as well as hit songs “Betty,” “Oops,” and “Mr. Clean.” The duo certainly did not fail to deliver, as fans jumped out of their seats to scream the lyrics and wave their arms in unison.
Terror Reid, another up-and-coming Soundloud rapper, opened the show, accompanied by a set by DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip to get the crowd riled up. When it was time for the main event, Gravy and bbno$ strutted onstage in matching, bedazzled white suits.
Gravy’s design choices invoked a retro style, exemplifying a crossover between throwback hits and a modern twist: he sported zebra print under white linen suits, and a retro black-and-white animation playing in the intro under LED lights. The details highlighted his groovy musical style, which samples music from the 1950s and 70s, creating a blend of modern trap and old soul.
The audience certainly loved his performance, screaming, dancing, and even throwing their bras on stage. He collected dozens over the course of the night, draping them across the stage in true Gravy fashion. “I collected 98 bras in Atlanta, but I know Boston can do better,” Gravy challenged the concertgoers.
One audience member said that although she “didn’t know many of the lyrics,” the concert was nevertheless enjoyable, Gravy’s performance brought excitement to the room. Younger audience members definitely recognized his viral hits. “It felt like I was in the TikTok ForYou page,” reflected one concertgoer.
The show at MGM Music Hall was one stop on Gravy’s Baby Gravy tour across the U.S., which ends in December. If this show was any indication of his rising popularity, it’s clear people are getting aboard the Gravy Train.
Alice Khayami ’25 (alicekhayami@college.harvard.edu) and Alexandra Dorofeev ’25 (alexandradorofeev@college.harvard.edu) are never getting off the Gravy train.