Key Takeaways:

• 21 Savage’s birthday celebration leaned right into a ’90s R&B theme impressed by “Showtime at the Apollo.”
• The occasion featured dwell performances from Keyshia Cole, Xscape and Keith Sweat.
• Quavo, Metro Boomin and different stars reportedly attended, whereas 21 Savage led a crowd-wide Jodeci tribute.

As seen in fan footage hitting social media, 21 Savage had himself a time at his eighth annual birthday bash over the weekend, persevering with what’s grow to be considered one of Atlanta’s most anticipated traditions. Each yr, the Grammy Award-winning rapper turns his birthday right into a larger-than-life celebration, and 2025 adopted swimsuit with a full-on ’90s theme.

This yr’s version paid homage to “Showtime at the Apollo,” mixing R&B nostalgia with the star energy of hip hop’s present era. As revealed by shops like XXL, the occasion was preceded by a sequence of flyers that noticed 21 Savage’s face imposed on classic album covers, together with Aaliyah’s One In A Million, D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar and Usher’s Confessions.

Guests have been handled to a vibrant, performance-driven ambiance, and the evening’s centerpiece turned 21 Savage’s live tribute to Jodeci. Dressed in black leather-based vests and matching pants, he and his crew mirrored the quartet’s iconic look earlier than inviting media character Baby Jade onstage. Together, they led the group in a passionate rendition of Jodeci’s 1994 hit “Feenin,” turning the second right into a venue-wide sing-along.

The occasion additionally featured performances from R&B legends Keyshia Cole, Xscape and Keith Sweat — every delivering units that clearly amplified the occasion’s old-school power. Xscape’s harmonies on “Just Kickin’ It” matched their synchronized dance strikes, whereas others carried out timeless fan favorites that stored the nostalgia flowing.

Per Event Noire, notable friends like Quavo, Hunxho and Metro Boomin have been noticed in attendance. Notably, Latto — who just lately appeared to come clean concerning her and 21 Savage’s romantic relationship — was unconfirmed as an attendee on the time of publication.

As the rapper turns 33 on Wednesday (Oct. 22), he provides one other milestone to a now-lengthy profession outlined by development and consistency. Since breaking out with early drops like “I Can’t Get Enough” and The Slaughter Tape, 21 Savage earned quite a few accolades, together with a Grammy Award for “a lot” with J. Cole.