Honestav's First Headlining Tour Stops at The Shelter
Honestav made his long-awaited headlining debut at The Shelter in Detroit, and the night was nothing short of electric. Known for its raw history and underground spirit, the basement venue was packed wall-to-wall with day-ones, newcomers, supporters all there to witness a pivotal moment. From the minute Honestav stepped onstage, the energy snapped into place. He performed like a man with something to prove and everything to give. His set moved seamlessly between hard-hitting bangers and vulnerable deep cuts, showcasing the range that’s made him such a compelling artist to watch.
In true Detroit fashion, Honestav paid homage to the city’s roots when he launched into Eminem’s iconic “8 Mile” final battle verse—in the very same room where Eminem once cut his teeth. It wasn’t just a cover it felt like a passing of the torch. But the moment that had the whole crowd buzzing came when Honestav went into the middle of the audience and, without missing a beat, brought out and hit a bong right there in the pit a surreal, rebellious stamp on a night already blazing with intensity. The crowd erupted, phones flew into the air, and in that instant, Honestav felt less like a performer and more like one of us…just a kid from the city making something bigger out of the chaos.
But perhaps the most powerful moment of the night came when the lights dimmed and Honestav gave a tearful speech about his late father. With his voice shaking and his heart clearly on his sleeve, he opened up about grief, addiction, and the weight of loss before leading into “I’d Rather Overdose.” The song hit like a punch to the chest, raw and exposed, and the crowd stood silent, taking it all in. That moment without the hype and bravado this proved why this show mattered so much. Honestav isn’t just an artist on the rise; he’s living proof of what it means to turn pain into purpose, and Detroit witnessed something real.