Kenny Mason Ignites the Moshpits: The Memorable Opening Set for Denzel Curry in Boston

The lights dimmed and the crowd at Boston’s Roadrunner buzzed with restless energy — then, without warning, Kenny Mason stormed the stage, delivering a raw, electrifying set that proved he’s not just opening for Denzel Curry, but carving out a spotlight of his own.

Having the pleasure of photographing for him just over a year ago at the Brighton Music Hall, Kenny upped his performance taking on bigger stages with Boston’s 3500 capacity “Roadrunner” venue.

From the moment Kenny grabbed the mic, the energy inside Boston’s Roadrunner shifted into overdrive. Backed by thunderous bass and flashing strobes, Kenny wasted no time whipping the crowd into a frenzy, commanding mosh pits to erupt in nearly every corner of the floor. His set was a perfect mix of aggression and control, with Kenny pacing the stage like a general orchestrating chaos.

One of the highlights of the night came when Kenny launched into his fan-favorite track "Stick," a high-octane anthem he originally released with JID and Smino. Right as the first few beats dropped, he threw his hand up and abruptly cut the music, grinning as he told the crowd to open the pit even wider. “Y’all not ready yet — I need it BIGGER,” he shouted, pacing back and forth as fans shoved and cleared space, their anticipation crackling in the air. When the beat finally crashed back in, the room exploded, bodies colliding and jumping as Kenny tore through the song with feral intensity.

Throughout the performance, Kenny made sure his connection with the audience stayed personal and alive, taking a few moments between tracks to hype them up, lock eyes with fans at the barricade, and remind everyone why he’s one of the most exciting forces in rap right now. By the time his set wrapped up, it wasn’t just an opener — it felt like Kenny Mason had left his own permanent stamp on the night.