Atlanta-born rapper Destroy Lonely recently performed at The Anthem in DC in support of his sophomore album, Love Lasts Forever!

Chris Castillo was there to photograph the show.

The following article is adapted from a press release.

Destroy Lonely has quickly emerged as a cultural trendsetter, seamlessly blending fashion and music in a way that commands attention. His unique style and sound have been spotlighted in Rolling Stone, Hypebeast, VMAN, Paper, Pitchfork, and even The CFDA, among many others.

This summer, he unveiled his highly anticipated sophomore album, Love Lasts Forever, a 21-track masterpiece that marks a defining chapter in his career. On Dec. 21 at The Anthem, Destroy Lonely dedicated at least half of his set to Love Lasts Forever. The album showcases Lonely’s evolution as an artist and storyteller, featuring production from the likes of Lil 88, Wheezy, and CXDY, as well as collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and fellow Opium labelmate Ken Carson.

Destroy Lonely most recently released a music video for “Doubt It” from Love Lasts Forever. He performed the fan-favorite tune near the end of his set at The Anthem.

Watch the official music video for “Doubt It” by Destroy Lonely on YouTube:

Destroy Lonely also performed about eight selections from his debut album, If Looks Could Kill.

Upon release, Love Lasts Forever claimed the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Top Album charts (USA and Global), as well as No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, landing within the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. This follows the success of his previous album, If Looks Could Kill, which hit No. 1 on Apple Music, racked up nearly 10 million Spotify streams, and climbed into the Top 20 on the Billboard 200.

But Lonely’s influence extends far beyond music. He collaborated with designer Matthew Williams on an exclusive merch collection, appeared in two high-profile Marc Jacobs campaigns, and designed a custom pair of Bose headphones, further establishing himself as an innovator and creative. This year he also collaborated with Southside and Ken Carson on “President,” teamed up with Quavo on “Potato Loaded,” and delivering a standout performance at Coachella. His momentum continued with a powerful set at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash in Chicago.

Destroy Lonely’s innovative spirit and genre-defying artistry capture not only where music and fashion are today, but where it’s headed.

Here are some photos of Destroy Lonely performing at The Anthem on Dec. 21, 2024. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Chris Castillo.