SOULJA BOY built his career online and lately found a second wind when She Make It Clap surged on TikTok, pulling new fans into rooms.
From MySpace to Now
Born in Chicago and raised between Atlanta and Mississippi, he turned bedroom beats into national hits. The set leans on snap-rap staples with simple, bouncy drums and big chants that invite the crowd in. Likely picks include
Crank That (Soulja Boy),
Kiss Me Thru the Phone,
Pretty Boy Swag, and that viral closer
She Make It Clap. With
Lil Xan on the bill, expect a hazier mid-set pocket where melodic, slowed flows change the pace. You will see late-20s and 30-somethings mouthing every tag next to Gen-Z fans who learned the dances on their phones.
Deep-Cut Footnotes
Lesser-known note:
Crank That (Soulja Boy) was made in FL Studio and first moved through MySpace and clever LimeWire file names. Another quirk from the early days: ringtone sales helped shape his hook-first writing on
Souljaboytellem.com. Treat the setlist and production details here as informed guesses that could shift by showtime.
The SOULJA BOY Scene, In Motion
Nostalgia You Can Wear
You will see throwback jerseys, glossy sneakers, and oversized tees next to newer streetwear, a blend that mirrors the catalog. The loudest group chant is still the long "Youuu" before
Crank That (Soulja Boy), often kicked off by the DJ with the first clap pattern. During
Pretty Boy Swag, people shift into a slow strut and trade lines with friends while phones hover for quick clips.
Chants, Steps, and Phones
When
She Make It Clap hits, circles open so folks can try the moves, and the call backs get split by section to keep time. Merch leans into bright retro fonts and nostalgic nods to
Souljaboytellem.com, plus simple tour-year tees that double as dance uniforms. Veterans of the 2007 wave sometimes bring younger siblings or kids, explaining old MySpace tags while waiting for the drop. The tone stays playful and social, more like a big dance practice than a solemn watch-from-a-distance affair.
How SOULJA BOY Makes Beats Hit Live
Beat First, Words Second
Live,
SOULJA BOY raps in a clipped, chant-friendly tone that cuts through the 808s so the whole room can follow. The DJ rides stems, dropping the beat to let the crowd handle refrains, then slams back in on the snare for a quick jolt. He often extends hooks into extra cycles, especially on
Pretty Boy Swag, so the groove turns into a simple dance loop.
Little Switches, Big Impact
Tempos sit in that mid-90s-to-110 range where snaps, claps, and arm moves feel natural, then dip into half-time when
She Make It Clap arrives. A small but telling detail: he sometimes pitches the lead synths a notch brighter live so the melodies pop over sub-bass in echoey rooms.
Lil Xan usually keeps his set minimal and hazy, which lets the headliner return with harder drums and cleaner cues. Lights lean on bold color blocks and quick strobes that underline drops without getting in the way.
If You Like SOULJA BOY, You'll Vibe With...
Overlap in Hooks
Fans of
T-Pain will feel at home with the sing-along hooks and playful flex lines.
Tyga chases bright club tempos and catchy chants, a similar lane that rewards easy movement and big first verses.
Travis Porter bring the same party-first snap-and-bounce that keeps a floor moving without overcomplicating the bars.
Party-Ready DNA
If you like the internet-native charm and colorful beats of
Lil Yachty, this show shares that carefree, meme-aware tone. All four acts favor tight sets that prioritize crowd interplay over long technical solos, which matches how
SOULJA BOY structures his nights.
