photo of rapper Lil Baby performing onstage at a club as dollar bills rain down around him
Lil Baby performs onstage at LIV.

Photo by World Red Eye

As the new year gets underway, Miami’s reputation as a party capital remains strong, with cameos from a long list of A-list rappers who partied and performed here in the first few days of 2026. Lil Baby, G Herbo, Young Thug, and Busta Rhymes performed at LIV, while 50 Cent, Kyle Rich, Rich the Kid, Flo Rida, Flavor Flav, and Madeinphlly popped champagne at Casa Matilda. Here are some of the other high-profile sightings you might’ve missed around town recently.

Lil Baby, G Herbo, Young Thug, and Busta Rhymes took over LIV for a night of live performances. The crowd packed the venue as the hip-hop heavyweights delivered back-to-back sets throughout the night.

photo of rapper 50 Cent seated at a restaurant table holding a bottle of champagne50 Cent

50 Cent, Kyle Rich, Rich the Kid, Flo Rida, Flavor Flav, and Madeinphlly took over Casa Matilda for a star-studded party.

photo of a crowd in winter clothes at a street festivalA downtown New Year’s Day celebration in Miami

1One kicked off the new year with a lively New Year’s Day celebration. Guests enjoyed music and a festive atmosphere as they welcomed 2026 in style.

photo of two people posing with author Sandi Glandt and copies of her bookMelitsa Waage, Sandi Glandt, and Suheyl Hernandez

Sandi Glandt celebrated the release of Slay Your Way, unveiling a practical roadmap designed to help women lead and perform at a higher level without burnout. The launch highlighted proven systems, real-life strategies, and the debut of The Busy Woman’s Cookbook, offering high-protein, quick meals to support high performance at home and beyond.

photo of a man, woman, and young man posing in front of a boat and the Miami skylineJordan Moreira-Davidson and Fernanda and Patrick Dovigi

Celebrating the inauguration of the second date of the GFL Padel Series, the Sunset Padel community gathered with Fernanda and Patrick Dovigi aboard Breakthrough in support of The Epilepsy Foundation of America.