When the tour was announced, SU freshman Sean Jordan was thrilled to find out one of his favorite artists would be performing. Syracuse is the first stop on Laroi’s month-long tour of college campuses all over the country. Laroi engaged the crowd throughout while playing a wide array of his hit songs. The 19-year-old rapper has built up a youthful audience through his relatable lyrics and versatility to move from rap to an emo-pop style, popularized by artists like Juice Wrld and Lil Uzi Vert. The Kid Laroi made his presence felt as he kicked off his ‘Bleed for You’ tour on Wednesday night at the OnCenter. “There are so many people there for the same reason… it helps create a bond between everyone,” said Jacob Jasnik, who attended the concert.

Later, thousands packed the OnCenter to see him perform. On Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of Syracuse University students crowded outside of the Schine Student Center to catch a glimpse of rapper and pop musician The Kid Laroi as he briefly visited campus. Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox.

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