In May, multi-platinum superstar Key Glock kicked off his 2025 GLOCKAVELI Tour presented by SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation, and the tour recently landed at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore.
Chris Castillo was there to photograph Key Glock and openers Karrahboo and Sheck Wes!
The following article is adapted from a press release.
Inspired by the spirit of Tupac Shakur, and his Makaveli alter ego, GLOCKAVELI is Key Glock’s first new album to be released via his new partnership with Republic Records. Featuring the new single “No Sweat” and the recent standout “3AM in ToKEYo,” GLOCKAVELI released on May 2 via Paper Route Empire / Republic Records.
At Pier Six Pavilion on June 7, Key Glock (born Markeyvius LaShun Cathey) performed songs from GLOCKAVELI, including new singles “No Sweat” and “3AM in ToKEYo.” The setlist featured fan-favorites like “Let’s Go,” “Ambition For Cash,” and “Mr. Glock.”
Watch the official music video for “No Sweat” by Key Glock on YouTube:
Key Glock is the new face of rap. Signed to Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire, the 27-year-old rapper stays true to his roots with an emphatic midtempo flow and trunk-rattling trap beats. Glock burst onto the scene with his Paper Route debut Glock Season in 2017, from which the single “On My Soul” has nearly 10 million views on YouTube. Since then, he has continued his meteoric rise with 4 solo mixtapes, as well as Dum and Dummer and Dum and Dummer 2, his collaborative efforts with Young Dolph. 2018 saw Glock join forces with fellow Memphian and superstar producer Tay Keith to craft a pair of hits in “Russian Cream” and “Yea!!” The former has garnered over 187 million Spotify streams to date.
2020’s Yellow Tape took him to a new level, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts and No. 14 on the Billboard 200. March 2021’s Dum and Dummer 2 with Young Dolph debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. October 2021’s Yellow Tape 2 debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Independents Charts. Currently boasting over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Key Glock is breaking into the mainstream as we speak. He remains a live draw, with a sold-out YellowTape Tour in 2022 and the even bigger Glockoma Tour in 2023.
Key Glock last year released “Let’s Go,” a motivational anthem for those ready to stop playing and get some money. A highlight from Glock’s recent Glockoma 2 (Deluxe) project, with over 34 million streams and finding serious social media traction in the months since its release!
Karrahbook and Sheck Wes opened the show. Keep scrolling for photos of the openers!
Here are some photos of Key Glock performing live at Pier Six Pavilion on July 7, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Chris Castillo.
Here are some photos of Karrahboo opening Key Glock at Pier Six Pavilion on July 7, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Chris Castillo.
Here are some photos of Sheck Wes opening Key Glock at Pier Six Pavilion on July 7, 2025. All pictures copyright and courtesy of Chris Castillo.
