Shoreline Mafia performed its only San Francisco showing of their “Back in Bidness” tour on Sunday, Oct. 12th at the Warfield Theater, marking the group’s first tour since their disbandment in 2020.

In 2023, two of the original four members, OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin —whose real names are Alejandro Carranza and Fenixomar Rypinski, respectively — regrouped. This April, Carranza and Rypinski released their second studio album titled Back in Bidness, the first album after the duo’s reunion. Since July, Shoreline Mafia has performed on a nationwide tour.

The Warfield show opened with DJ Vision, a Los Angeles-based DJ touring with the group, who played a medley of hip-hop and pop songs, including “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus, “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, and “Mo Bamba” by Sheck Wes. The most notable part of the set was when DJ Vision condemned President Donald Trump and his administration’s mass deportations. He said, “America’s pretty f— up right now, I just want to say, f— Donald Trump and f— ICE.” This statement drew a mixed reaction from the crowd, ranging from cheers to boos. DJ Vision then launched into a mix of Latin music and rap, firing up the already excited crowd. He wrapped up his set by leaving the crowd on a cliffhanger, not revealing when Shoreline Mafia would come out. 30 minutes later, the lights dimmed as a video interview about the group’s reunion was played, and Shoreline Mafia took the stage.

The duo started their set with “Back in Bidness,” a hit from their most recent album. The crowd experience was electric, with the venue floor roaring. DJ Vision later joined them on stage, amping up the crowd as the duo’s signature fog horn reverberated across the packed theater. The group went through their set list, playing old songs such as “Gangstas and Sippas” and “Bands,” as well as newer songs like “HEAT STICK” and “Act Like You Know.”

A crew of local rappers, DJs, and videographers also accompanied the group on stage. Though the duo was forced to take a momentary pause to diffuse a fight that broke out in front of the stage, the overall performance went smoothly. The show was full of graphic effects, lights, smoke, and sound effects to accompany the music. At the end, Shoreline Mafia’s entire entourage joined them on stage for their final song and closed the exciting show.

Shoreline Mafia’s tour was an abnormal one. Built on the duo’s dramatic split and recent reunion, the show drew renewed interest among longtime fans as well as a new wave of listeners. The night at the Warfield was a perfect example of this, featuring sentimental videos of the duo, a strong cast of supporting acts, and most importantly, the loud and fiery music they are known for. Of course, the show isn’t for everyone, considering the advertising, uncensored social media presence, explicit nature of the songs, and demeanor of their crowd. But for those who came seeking an authentic Shoreline Mafia experience and a well-run hip-hop show, they certainly got what they paid for.