Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Tyler, The Creator’s Universe Expands Again
Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 proved Tyler’s imagination still leads the culture.
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Only Tyler, The Creator could turn Dodger Stadium into a world of its own, and Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 proved that within minutes of opening. The home of the back-to-back World Series champions turned into a playground for music lovers following what he has built for over the last decade. Fans showed up dressed in every Tyler era imaginable, from the Goblin sky mask to DON'T TAP THE GLASS-inspired leathers, turning the grounds into a living scrapbook of his evolution. Despite a torrential downpour that pushed the festival back a week, the clouds did nothing to dim the glow and energy of the festival. The carnival rides lit up the night, the air hummed with bass, and the field carried that familiar Flog Gnaw feeling, something you can’t quite explain but immediately know once you’re there.
Tyler himself anchored the first day, and reminded fans why he continues to drive in his own lane. Unveiling a brand-new stage design that took concertgoers on a ride throughout Los Angeles, he whipped the crowd into a frenzy while running through tracks from his dance-focused ninth album. His transitions were pure theater: fake technical difficulties would interrupt songs mid-performance, with screens flickering and the lights cutting on and off, only for him to reappear with a smirk and launch into the next track. A moment no one saw coming, however, was a full marching band storming the stage to perform “Sticky” turning the crowd into something between a halftime show and a fever dream.
The energy stayed high as the Clipse, fresh off five Grammy nominations, took the stage, and reminded everyone why their legacy remains untouched. Heavy bass rattled the gates, cold bars echoed through the L.A. air, and their chemistry felt as sharp as ever. When they brought Tyler back out for “POV,” the crowd lost it. Briefly pausing the action, Tyler would share a heartfelt moment with Pusha T and Malice as he would let them know how much their influence shaped him.
Closing out the first night, Childish Gambino made his long-awaited return to the Flog Gnaw stage. Donald Glover’s emotional performance unfolded like a story, as he ran through a myriad of classics from his expansive catalog. Shockingly, he would reveal that he suffered a stroke in 2024, which would briefly stop him from touring altogether. Gambino’s set wasn’t just a nostalgic trip through time; it was an artist reconnecting with the people who’ve grown with him throughout his career.
Day 2 pulled no punches, as the next wave of artists took the baton and sprinted, with each set having its own unique personality and energy. Zack Fox set the tone early with a cookout-themed DJ set that felt like a block party dropped in the middle of Dodger Stadium. The air was thick with love, pure chaos, and community, all in perfect harmony as the crowd danced alongside a colorful cast of characters Fox brought onstage, from grandparents to mascots.
A soulful set from Fousheé was followed by Teezo Touchdown’s hospital-themed performance, complete with the kind of creative staging only he would dare to pull off. Closing out the festival was A$AP Rocky, who again showed his effortless style and swag as he bounced around the stage. He ran through songs from his illustrious career and reunited with Tyler on stage to perform their collaborative tracks “potato salad” and “WHO DAT BOY.” Fans spent the afternoon literally sprinting between the multiple stages, trying to catch as many moments as they could from their favorites, as the day was stacked with highlight after highlight.
By the time the weekend wrapped, one thing was clear: Camp Flog Gnaw isn’t just a festival. It’s a world Tyler, The Creator continues to build piece by piece celebrating his past, spotlighting the present, and giving the next generation a place to shine. It’s a feeling that stays with you long after the lights fade, long after the crowd leaves, long after the music stops.
