Who was the rapper performing before the Fury vs Usyk fight?

Atlanta-based rapper JID performed before the high-profile boxing match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday, May 18. The event, set at an impressive floating cube stage above the ring, started with JID hyping up the audience at 6 p.m. ET. The match took place at noon ET.

JID, whose real name is Destin Choice Route, engaged fans with his hit song "Surround Sound." At 33 years old, he has already made significant marks in the music industry as a member of Interscope Records. He has collaborated with influential artists like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and J Cole.

In addition to his performance at the fight, JID is known for his tours and music projects. His tours include "4 Your Eyez Only" from 2017, while his recent album "The Forever Story" was released in 2022. He also had notable previous work with "DiCaprio 2."

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are professional boxers who competed in one of the season’s most awaited matches. Their bout followed JID's performance which served as a thrilling opener for an eager audience.