Live Review + Photos: Run the Jewels Live at the Hollywood Palladium

Run the Jewels performed at the Hollywood Palladium on October 13 as a part of their four night mini-residency at the venue which began on October 11 and came to a close on October 14. The show drew in a large crowd packing the venue. Two giant gold fists hung above the stage, one with the index and middle finger extended. Billows of blunt smoke spewed from different corners. A technical difficulty occurred as the crowd awaited the duo’s return, some walking to the in-house bar to get another drink. In a corner, security made an opening for a an attendee in a wheelchair who had passed out. El-P returned to the stage. El-P dedicated this concert to the fifth wedding anniversary with his partner, sharing with the audience that “this was the exact day [he] got married. Killer Mike proceeded to tell everyone to say “hell yea,” and everyone repeated, “hell yea.” A man dressed in tennis shoes and khaki shorts danced while sporting an N-95 mask. A person dressed in leather pants and a tank top swayed through the crowd, mouthing, “I love them.” A child sat atop shoulders grinning and pumping a fist to “walking in the snow.” Killer Mike commanded the audience to participate and faithfully, hands flung up like a gospel.  

Run The Jewels’ Setlist at Hollywood Palladium on October 13th

1. Run the Jewels
2. Banana Clipper
3. 36″ Chain
4. DDFH
5. Sea Legs
6. Job Well Done
7. No Come Down
8. Get It (with Z‐Trip)
9. Twin Hype Back
10. A Christmas Fucking Miracle
11. Legend Has It
12. Blockbuster Night Part 1
13. Oh My Darling Don’t Cry
14. ooh la la 
15. holy calamafuck
16. Nobody Speak (DJ Shadow cover)
17. Stay Gold
18. Don’t Get Captured
19. Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)
20. walking in the snow
21. Angel Duster

All photos by Madison Hedgecock