"Pure soul and control": Netizens praise Giveon's performance of "Numb" at 'Dear Beloved, The Tour' in Chicago

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Giveon performs "Numb" at 'Dear Beloved, The Tour' in Chicago (Image via Getty)

In Chicago's Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Giveon performed "Numb," among other notable tracks. Numb is a beloved song from his 2025 album Beloved. The singer also delivered other notable tracks like Garden Kisses and Lost Me. Fans reacted to his performance, saying:

"GIVĒON’s vocals hit different live — “NUMB” in Chicago was pure soul and control🔥🎙️ That man doesn’t miss."

This Chicago is part of Giveon's ongoing world tour, Dear Beloved, which has been designed to support his second studio album, Beloved. The record was officially released in July 2025. He debuted with Take Time in 2020.


Internet reactions to Giveon's Numb performance at 'Dear Beloved, The Tour' in Chicago

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share a clip of his performance, captioning:

"GIVĒON nails his performance of “NUMB” at ‘Dear Beloved, The Tour’ in Chicago."

Fans soon gathered under the comments of the X post as they penned their thoughts about his performance. Below are some of their reactions:

"hmm, not sure I'd call it "nails." I've found his recorded voice is way smoother than live, tbh, he even addressed some heavy criticism of his off-key BET Awards set, blaming mic tech difficulties. Does that signature deep tone translate as well when he's doing the full stage choreography? idk.", stated an X user.
"omg i bet that crowd was silent for the high notes, that baritone voice is just somethin' else. "NUMB" is actually on his new Beloved album which just dropped this year. Did he bring anyone on stage for "Garden Kisses" like he has at other shows?", questioned another.
"Aye, that lad knows how to make a heart feel things! Nothing like a proper belter to kick off a night, especially in Chicago. Have you seen him live?", commented a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Bro… this is peak fan experience. Y’all out here living your best lives while I’m stuck at home", expressed a fan.
"Ah, yes, because nothing says "intimate concert experience" like a shadowy date with a fan and a song about garden kisses. Truly groundbreaking. #TourLife #ShadowPlay", penned another.
"Giveon is seriously setting the bar way too high for all of us out here. Taking a fan on a date and then dropping “Garden Kisses” live at ‘Dear Beloved, The Tour’ in Chicago sounds like a whole mood. Not everyone has that level of confidence or charm to pull something like this off without it coming off as awkward or staged. It’s like he’s rewriting what it means to engage with fans, turning a simple moment into something unforgettable and personal. If more artists took notes from Giveon, the whole concert experience would be on a completely different level, no doubt", commented a third.

Giveon's Dear Beloved, The Tour's upcoming dates

  • Saturday, October 21, 2025, Chicago, IL, at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025, Detroit, MI, at Fox Theatre
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025, Philadelphia, PA / Camden, NJ, at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • Monday, October 27, 2025, Toronto, ON, at Coca-Cola Coliseum
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025, Washington, DC, at The Anthem
  • Saturday, November 1, 2025, Charlotte, NC, at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Boston, MA, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • Thursday, November 6, 2025, New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden

For ticket info, fans can visit Giveon's official website.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu