UK-born rap sensation Central Cee recently brought unstoppable energy to Silver Spring, Maryland, as part of his Can’t Rush Greatness Tour. The Fillmore Silver Spring was packed wall-to-wall with fans who had been anticipating the sold-out show for weeks.
With his new album making waves, Cench proved why he’s one of the most exciting voices in global rap right now.
Before Central made his entrance on May 22, his DJ had the venue buzzing — getting the vibe set and the crowd fully locked in. The room was jumping just 15 minutes into the opening set, and the energy didn’t let up.
About 30 minutes in, Central Cee walked out to one of the loudest crowds I’ve ever heard. He opened with his viral hit “Doja,” a clear fan-favorite that had everyone going along word for word. Throughout the show, Cench kept it personal with the crowd — he let fans toss their phones up for selfies and videos, and even took a snapshot on someone’s disposable camera, which got a huge reaction.
Watch the official music video for “Doja” by Central Cee on YouTube:
He ran through a stacked setlist that spanned both his latest hits and fan-favorite classics—from “UK Rap” to “Sprinter.” One of the highlights of the night was when he veered off the original set and performed his “On the Radar” freestyle, which is a personal favorite of mine.
Central Cee closed out the night with “Band4Band,” his hit collaboration with Lil Baby, and the crowd was all in. From his biggest hits to deeper cuts and surprise moments, he delivered a solid performance that showed why his fanbase keeps growing. It wasn’t over-the-top or overly polishedv — just a confident, connected set that left the audience satisfied.
Here are some photos of Central Cee performing live at The Fillmore Silver Spring on May 22, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Thomas Sellers IV.
