THE 7 BEST MOMENTS AT GUNNA @ THE 02
THE 7 BEST MOMENTS AT GUNNA @ THE 02: Gunna brought his Wun World Tour to London on Wednesday, 25th March, and it was never going to be a quiet affair.
The first of two sold‑out nights at The O2 Arena had already made headlines before he even stepped on stage, thanks to a morning 5K run on the Greenwich Peninsula that drew hundreds of fans in branded gear. But the evening itself became a major news story for a different reason. A serious incident in the crowd forced a temporary halt mid‑show, testing everyone’s composure. Yet through it all, Gunna delivered a performance that reminded everyone why he’s one of the most consistent figures in modern Trap music. Here are the key moments that defined the night.
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A Morning Run Sets the Tone
Before a single note was played, Gunna made his presence felt with the Wunna Run 5K. It was the only European stop for the run, and fans turned up in force, many in official merch. By the time doors opened at 6:30 PM, the energy around the arena was already charged. It felt less like a concert day and more like a community gathering.
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An Immersive Stage Built for 20,000 People
The O2 Arena holds 20,000 people, and Gunna’s production was scaled to match. The stage was a spectacle in itself, anchored by massive high‑definition screens that shifted with each song, from abstract textures to evocative landscapes. The lighting was elaborate and precise, turning the cavernous space into something that felt intimate and colossal at the same time. Hidden somewhere in the back, a live band provided the musical backbone, but they were deliberately kept out of sight, ensuring all eyes stayed on Gunna.
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The Yeti Makes an Appearance
One of the tour’s most talked‑about features is a large yeti‑like mythical creature that joins Gunna on stage, a direct callback to his ‘Bittersweet’ music video. When the furry figure emerged during the set, the crowd did a double take before erupting. It was bizarre, playful, and somehow perfectly in step with the larger‑than‑life aesthetic of ‘The Last Wun’ album.
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The Show Stops
Mid‑set, the mood shifted. A serious incident unfolded in the crowd, prompting security to rush in and the music to cut. Gunna stepped back and let the medical team do their work. Witnesses described a tense few minutes, but the rapper stayed composed, addressing the room with a few measured words before eventually resuming. It was a sobering interruption, but his handling of it earned respect from fans on social media afterward.
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A Setlist Built for the Long Haul
Gunna ran through roughly 42 songs, threading together his new album ‘The Last Wun’ (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums chart) with deep cuts that spanned his career. Early on, ‘cfwm’ and ‘just say dat’ got the crowd locked in, while tracks like ‘one of wun’, ‘on one tonight’ and ‘prada dem’ showed how naturally his sound has evolved. The Burna Boy collab ‘wgft’ drew a warm reception, and ‘forever be mine’ had the whole room swaying. A medley that ran through ‘200 FOR LUNCH’, ‘too easy’, ‘Mistress’, ‘Helluva Price’, ‘Cash War’, ‘Phase’ and ‘WUNNA’ kept the momentum rolling.
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YSL Tributes and Anthems That Shook the Room
Gunna paid homage to his YSL roots with a cover of Young Thug’s ‘Hot’, and the crowd went up for his verse on Travis Scott’s ‘YOSEMITE’. Later, ‘pushin P’ turned the arena into a call‑and‑response, and ‘fukumean’ rattled the floor. When the opening notes of ‘Drip or Drown’ and ‘Drip Too Hard’ hit, it was a throwback to the run that first put him on the map. Performing ‘Drip Too Hard’ alone, without Lil Baby, he carried it with the ease of someone who knows those songs are now part of Trap history.
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A Victory Lap to Close
There was no drawn‑out encore. Gunna wrapped the night with ‘Who You Foolin’ and ‘fuck witcha boy’, the latter serving as a final burst of energy. As he left the stage, the applause was sustained. Fans filed out buzzing, despite the earlier interruption, already looking ahead to his second London date on 31st March.
The Verdict
Gunna’s Wun World Tour stop at The O2 was a testament to how far he’s come. The production was elite, the setlist was generous, and his stage presence lived up to the “effortless charisma” he’s known for. The incident mid‑show added an unexpected layer, but Gunna’s composure and the strength of his catalogue carried the night. When you can turn a 20,000‑seat arena into an immersive world complete with a mythical yeti and a hidden live band, you’re not just performing. You’re making a statement.
Photos by Josh_snap
Words by Eddie Cheaba
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