One day after Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album “GNX” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the acclaimed rapper announced an exciting North American stadium tour alongside artist SZA, scheduled for 2025. The “Grand National Tour” will take place from April through June, spanning 19 stadiums across various cities in North America.
Ticket sales are set to begin on December 6 at 10 a.m. local time through grandnationaltour.com. Additionally, fans can participate in an exclusive pre-sale event through Cash App Visa Card on December 4, starting at 10 a.m.
Kendrick Lamar shocked music lovers on November 22 by releasing “GNX” without any prior announcement. Following its launch, the album quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard 200, securing Lamar’s fourth consecutive No. 1 album and achieving an impressive 319,000 album units sold according to Luminate. He also claimed seven spots on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Squabble Up” leading the pack at No. 1, alongside other hits like “TV Off,” “Luther,” “Wacced Out Murals,” “Hey Now,” and “Reincarnated.” Notably, SZA collaborates with Lamar on the tracks “Luther” and the album’s final track, “Gloria.”
This upcoming tour presents a remarkable opportunity for fans to experience the duo’s dynamic performances live. The inclusion of significant landmarks and popular stadiums highlights the immense anticipation around the tour and Lamar’s continued influence on the music industry.
The tour dates are as follows:
– Apr 19 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
– Apr 23 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
– Apr 26 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
– Apr 29 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
– May 03 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
– May 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
– May 08 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
– May 09 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
– May 12 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
– May 17 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
– May 21 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
– May 23 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
– May 27 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
– May 29 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park
– May 31 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
– Jun 04 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
– Jun 06 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
– Jun 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
– Jun 12 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
– Jun 16 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
– Jun 18 – Washington, DC – Northwest Stadium
This tour not only celebrates Lamar’s recent chart success but also provides a platform for fans to engage with two of the most influential artists in contemporary music, promising unforgettable performances.
With such a mix of talent and a growing fan base, both Kendrick Lamar and SZA continue to inspire and energize audiences, setting the stage for a memorable concert experience.