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A Hip-Hop Halloween at Red Rocks: Photos

Denzel Curry, Freddie Gibbs and Earl Sweatshirt sold out Red Rocks on Halloween.
By Brandon Johnson
A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Denzel Curry was born in Miami Gardens, Florida, in 1995.

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Halloween on the Rocks was a sold-out celebration of some of hip-hop’s finest.

Denzel Curry brought explosive energy, igniting the crowd with his high-octane delivery and mosh-pit anthems. Freddie Gibbs delivered razor-sharp bars and gritty storytelling that commanded the stage. Earl Sweatshirt opened with a hypnotic, introspective set that contrasted beautifully with the night’s intensity. Together, the three artists turned Red Rocks into a cathedral of beats and bars, making Halloween night unforgettable.

See photos from the show below.

A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Curry’s debut album Nostalgic 64 was released in 2013.

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A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Curry is known for blending punk, trap, and conscious rap.

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A photo showing the top of Red Rocks.
The top of Red Rocks.

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A photo showing concertgoers dressed as Teletubbies.
The infamous Teletubbies made an appearance at Red Rocks on Halloween.

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A photo showing a couple dressed in a complimentary Halloween costumes.
Halloween costumes and designs of all kinds were on display.

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A photo showing the crowd at Red Rocks before Denzel Curry hit the stage.
The Red Rocks crowd before Denzel Curry hit the stage.

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Freddie Gibbs dressed as Samuel L. Jackson from the 1994 hit moviePulp Fiction on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Freddie Gibbs also dressed as another Samuel L. Jackson character, this time as Frozone from the 2004 hit movie The Incredibles

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Gibbs signed with Interscope Records in 2006 but was later dropped.

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
The Alchemist also joined Freddie Gibbs for his performance.

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Gibbs signed with Interscope Records in 2006 but was later dropped.

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Freddie Gibbs on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Freddie joined Young Jeezy’s CTE World label in 2011.

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Earl Sweatshirt on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Earl rose to fame as a member of Odd Future.

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Earl Sweatshirt on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Earl Sweatshirt’s real name is Thebe Neruda Kgositsile.

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A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Denzel’s breakout came with the single “Ultimate” in 2015.

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A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
He was an early member of SpaceGhostPurrp’s Raider Klan collective.

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A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Denzel began rapping in sixth grade and released his first mixtape in 2011.

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A couple dressed in a Halloween costume at Red Rocks.
A couple visits the Red Rocks Museum.

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A photo showing a concertgoer dressed as Barnacle Boy from the popular tv show, Spongebob Squarepants.
Barnacle Boy from Spongebob Squarepants on a solo visit to the merch booth.

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A concertgoer dressed as the Pope.

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Brandon Johnson has been a freelance photographer for Denver Westword since 2018. In his role, Brandon captures and documents local events and concerts across the Denver metro area. His previous photography work includes contributing to Live Nation Colorado, 303 Magazine and Alive Coverage. While attending the University of Arkansas, he discovered his passion for photography through frequent visits to a local music venue and working for the school newspaper. www.bjohnsonxar.com

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