Limp Bizkit staged their first concert since the death of longtime bassist Sam Rivers, performing in Mexico City on November 29 as a heartfelt tribute to their fallen bandmate.

Richie Buxton filled in on bass under his stage name Kid Not, collaborating with Ecca Vandal who opened the tour and performed on the bill.

The Estadio Fray Nano show opened with a video tribute to Rivers, and Fred Durst joined Ecca Vandal onstage during her set.

Rivers’ death is reported to have been due to a cardiac arrest at his home in St. Johns County, Florida; he was 48.

Durst issued a personal tribute praising Rivers as gifted and sweet, expressing how much he misses him.

The memorial tone came five weeks after Rivers’ passing, which was announced at age 48, described by the band as losing their brother and heartbeat.

The Mexico City performance was part of Limp Bizkit’s ongoing South American tour following Rivers’ death, with tributes and fan messages highlighted in coverage.

Rivers’ last onstage performance with the band occurred in August at the Leeds Festival in the UK.

Rivers died on October 18 at 48; reports indicated liver disease history and a liver transplant, with health issues noted prior to his return to Limp Bizkit in 2018.

Drummer John Otto posted a personal note calling Rivers a close friend and brother, pledging to honor his memory with future shows, and the band paused during the show for a video tribute.

The setlist blended originals with covers like The Who’s Behind Blue Eyes and George Michael’s Faith, and included crowd participation moments such as Full Nelson onstage with fans.

Other acts on the Latin American leg included 311, Bullet for My Valentine, Ecca Vandal, Slay Squad, and Riff Raff, with Bullet For My Valentine joining the tour for the 20th-anniversary The Poison set.