kendrick lamar tour song list 2022

What Songs Is Kendrick Lamar Playing On ‘The Big Steppers Tour’?

In July, Kendrick Lamar launched The Big Steppers Tour , which started on July 19 in Oklahoma City. A couple of major shows on the trek supporting Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers are coming up: two concerts at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on August 5 and 6. Ahead of that, what songs has Lamar been performing on his 2022 tour?

Setlist.fm, the most comprehensive resource for concert setlists available online, has the answer: Per their data (as of August 4), Lamar has a dozen songs tied for most-played — including “Humble,” “m.A.A.d City,” and “Backseat Freestyle” — while he’s only played “Auntie Diaries” and “Lust” once so far. The site also shows that when it comes to album representation on the tour , Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is No. 1, followed by Damn ; Good Kid, m.A.A.d City ; and To Pimp A Butterfly .

Setlist.fm also has an “average setlist” for The Big Steppers Tour , which is based on setlists from previous shows, so it’s an indication of how an upcoming Lamar show might be structured.

Find Lamar’s most played songs on The Big Steppers Tour below, as well as the tour’s average setlist. Check out Lamar’s upcoming tour dates here .

T1. “Alright” (12 performances) T1. “Backseat Freestyle” (12) T1. “Count Me Out” (12) T1. “DNA” (12) T1. “Element” (12) T1. “Humble” (12) T1. “Loyalty” (12) T1. “m.A.A.d City” (12) T1. “Money Trees” (12) T1. “N95” (12) T1. “Savior” (12) T1. “Silent Hill” (12) T13. “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” (11) T13. “Love” (11) T13. “United In Grief” (11) T16. “Family Ties” (Baby Keem cover) (10) T16. “King Kunta” (10) T16. “Purple Hearts” (10) T16. “Rich Spirit” (10) T16. “Worldwide Steppers” (10) T21. “Crown” (9) T21. “Die Hard” (9) T21. “Father Time” (9) T21. “Mirror” (9) T21. “Mr. Morale” (9) T26. “I” (2) T26. “Institutionalized” (2) T26. “Poetic Justice” (2) T26. “Swimming Pools (Drank)” (2) T26. “The Art Of Peer Pressure” (2) T26. “The Blacker The Berry” (2) T32. “Auntie Diaries” (1) T32. “Lust” (1)

“Savior (Interlude)” (played from tape) “United In Grief” “N95” “Worldwide Steppers” “Backseat Freestyle” “Element” “Rich Spirit” “m.A.A.d City” “Father Time” “Humble” “Purple Hearts” “King Kunta” “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” “Die Hard” “Money Trees” “Lust” (played from tape) “DNA” “Alright” “Count Me Out” “Love” “Loyalty” “Mirror” “Silent Hill” “Family Ties” (Baby Keem Cover) “Crown” “Mr. Morale” “Savior”

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Kendrick Lamar Announces 2022 Tour

By Matthew Ismael Ruiz

Kendrick Lamar has announced a 2022 tour in conjunction with his new album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers . Joining Lamar on the road are pgLang artists and Mr. Morale contributors Baby Keem and Tanna Leone. Check out the full list of dates below.

Baby Keem, who released The Melodic Blue last year, contributed to four Mr. Morale tracks: “N95,” “Die Hard,” “Savior (Interlude),” and “Savior.” Tanna Leone just released Sleepy Soldier via pgLang and Def Jam Recordings, and he is on Lamar’s “Mr. Morale.”

The album and tour announcement follow the release of his new single “ The Heart Part 5 ,” which arrived with an unsettling video where the rapper’s face morphed into deepfakes of OJ Simpson, Kanye West, Kobe Bryant, Nipsey Hussle, Jussie Smollett, and Will Smith. It was directed by Lamar and Dave Free, while South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s studio Deep Voodoo was behind the deepfake work. Lamar is a co-producer with Parker and Stone on an upcoming live-action comedy film.

Lamar announced Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers in April by tweeting a link to his Oklama website. Back in August, Lamar announced that his next record would be his “ Final TDE Album .” He shared the news in a statement posted to his website and signed as “Oklama.” Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith has referred Lamar’s upcoming album as his victory lap. The album’s artwork , photographed by Renell Medrano , features Lamar in a crown of thorns holding a child; in the background is a woman with a baby.

After his Pulitzer-winning Damn. in 2017, Lamar curated and contributed to the Black Panther soundtrack before collaborating with Anderson .Paak for “ Tints ” and his Top Dawg label mate Sir on “ Hair Down .”

In March 2020, Lamar launched the multi-service firm pgLang with Dave Free. The company produced a video campaign for Calvin Klein that featured Brent Faiyaz, Baby Keem, and Mecca Allah. Kendrick Lamar returned in the fall to contribute to Busta Rhymes’ “ Look Over Your Shoulder ,” which sampled the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.”

In 2021, Kendrick Lamar worked with Baby Keem on The Melodic Blue , rapping on “ Family Ties ” and “ Range Brothers ” and also contributing to “Vent.” The record came out via pgLang, which had issued “ Hooligans ” and “ Sons & Critics Freestyle ” in conjunction with Columbia Records. “Family Ties” went on to win the Best Rap Performance Award at the 2022 Grammys . Lamar also made a guest appearance on Drones , the most recent album by his frequent collaborator Terrace Martin. He joined Ty Dolla $ign, Snoop Dogg, and James Fauntleroy on the title track to the record.

Kendrick Lamar performed in February at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige. The program was part of Roc Nation’s production deal with the NFL, overseen by Jay-Z. Lamar will perform headlining slots at this year’s Glastonbury festival as well as Rolling Loud Miami .

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07-19 Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center 07-21 Austin, TX - Moody Center 07-22 Houston, TX - Toyota Center 07-23 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 07-24 Miami, FL - Rolling Loud 07-27 Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena 07-29 New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center 07-30 Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena 07-31 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 08-02 Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center 08-04 Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena 08-05 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center 08-06 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center 08-07 Long Island, NY - UBS Arena 08-09 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center 08-10 Boston, MA - TD Garden 08-12 Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena 08-13 Toronto, Ontario - Scotiabank Arena 08-14 Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena 08-16 Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center 08-18 Milwaukee, WI - Fiserv Forum 08-19 Chicago, IL - United Center 08-20 Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 08-21 Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center 08-23 Denver, CO - Ball Arena 08-24 Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Smart Home Arena 08-26 Portland, OR - Moda Center 08-27 Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena 08-28 Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena 08-30 Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center 08-31 Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena 09-01 Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena 09-06 San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena at San Diego State University 09-07 Anaheim, CA - Honda Center 09-09 Las Vegas, NV - T-Mobile Arena 09-10 Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center 09-14 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena 09-15 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena 10-07 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 10-10 Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena 10-11 Berlin, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Arena 10-13 Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena 10-15 Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 10-17 Stockholm, Sweden - Avicii Arena 10-19 Oslo, Norway - Telenor Arena 10-21 Paris, France - Accor Arena 10-24 Stuttgart, Germany - Scheleyerhalle 10-25 Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion 10-26 Lausanne, Switzerland - Vaudoise Aréna 10-28 Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis 10-30 Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena 10-31 Frankfurt, Germany - Festhalle 11-02 Glasgow, Scotland - OVO Hydro 11-03 Leeds, England - First Direct Arena 11-04 Newcastle upon Tyne, England - Utilita Arena 11-05 Birmingham, England - Utilita Arena 11-07 London, England - The O2 11-08 London, England - The O2 11-13 Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena 11-16 Manchester, England - AO Arena 12-01 Perth, Australia - RAC Arena 12-04 Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena 12-08 Sydney, Australia - Qudos Bank Arena 12-12 Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Center 12-16 Auckland, New Zealand - Spark Arena

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A Dream Setlist For Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 Tour

Our wishlist of songs we'd like to hear when the rapper hits the road in July

Following the arrival of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers , Kendrick Lamar is set to make his grand return to the stage in just a few short months. “The Big Steppers Tour,”  as the name implies, supports the rapper’s latest project and brings along Baby Keem and Tanna Leone. The expansive tour covers four countries and runs from late July through December of 2022, giving rap fans everywhere maximum opportunity to see the year’s most talked-about release performed live. (Grab tickets via Ticketmaster here.)

While the tour’s name takes after Kendrick’s latest double album, the setlist will undoubtedly cover each leg of the rapper’s celebrated career. From early Overly Dedicated and Section .80 gems to good kid, m.A.A.d city ’s narrative-heavy masterstrokes, along with To Pimp a Butterfly and untitled unmastered. ’s jazzy, artful tunes and DAMN. ’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bangers, Kendrick’s setlist will very likely supplement the density of Mr. Moral with established fan favorites.

What’s less known, however, is whether the Compton-native will bring out his openers, each of whom features on Mr. Moral , during his headlining performance. Maybe even a performance of Baby Keem’s “family ties” or “range brothers?”

Regardless, the energy of the world tour might even top that of DAMN. ’s. The closest thing Kendrick fans have had to a live performance as of late was his appearance at the 2022 Pepsi Superbowl Halftime Show , which saw him run through a quick medley in celebration of Dr. Dre. Notably, the medley featured no hints to the music of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers . So, with live debuts at the ready, come prepared for an arena’s worth of rowdy fans to be rapping along.

With Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself and Makes a Masterpiece

In anticipation of such a time, we here at Consequence have put together our dream setlist. Is it wishful thinking? Maybe. But if anyone from Kendrick’s team is reading and wants to take our suggestions — cough — we’ll be grateful.

— Jonah Krueger

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A Dream Setlist For Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 Tour

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The post A Dream Setlist For Kendrick Lamar ’s 2022 Tour appeared first on Consequence .

Following the arrival of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers , Kendrick Lamar is set to make his grand return to the stage in just a few short months. “The Big Steppers Tour,”  as the name implies, supports the rapper’s latest project and brings along Baby Keem and Tanna Leone. The expansive tour covers four countries and runs from late July through December of 2022, giving rap fans everywhere maximum opportunity to see the year’s most talked-about release performed live. (Grab tickets via Ticketmaster here.)

While the tour’s name takes after Kendrick’s latest double album, the setlist will undoubtedly cover each leg of the rapper’s celebrated career. From early Overly Dedicated and Section .80 gems to good kid, m.A.A.d city ’s narrative-heavy masterstrokes, along with To Pimp a Butterfly and untitled unmastered. ’s jazzy, artful tunes and DAMN. ’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bangers, Kendrick’s setlist will very likely supplement the density of Mr. Moral with established fan favorites.

What’s less known, however, is whether the Compton-native will bring out his openers, each of whom features on Mr. Moral , during his headlining performance. Maybe even a performance of Baby Keem’s “family ties” or “range brothers?”

Regardless, the energy of the world tour might even top that of DAMN. ’s. The closest thing Kendrick fans have had to a live performance as of late was his appearance at the 2022 Pepsi Superbowl Halftime Show , which saw him run through a quick medley in celebration of Dr. Dre. Notably, the medley featured no hints to the music of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers . So, with live debuts at the ready, come prepared for an arena’s worth of rowdy fans to be rapping along.

Editor's Pick

With Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar Chooses Himself and Makes a Masterpiece

In anticipation of such a time, we here at Consequence have put together our dream setlist. Is it wishful thinking? Maybe. But if anyone from Kendrick’s team is reading and wants to take our suggestions — cough — we’ll be grateful.

— Jonah Krueger

I can’t imagine anything more cathartic than screaming, “Bitch, you ugly as fuck!” in a stadium filled with thousands. — Kelly Park

2. “Backseat Freestyle”

Also add “I pray my dick get big as the Eiffel Tower” to the list of Kendrick lyrics we’d like to scream with a sold-out arena. — J.K.

3. “King Kunta”

Leave it to Kendrick to make a genuine bop of a track that intertwines his contemporary rap king bravado with Alex Haley’s Roots: The Saga of an American Family (1976) and Ralph W. Ellison’s Invisible Man (1952). One of the highlights of To Pimp a Butterfly , this track goes hard and will keep the energy high for the crowd. — André Heizer

Another one of Kung-Fu Kenny’s uncut bangers, “DNA” will light up the arena as soon as Kendrick raps the stunted “I got, I got, I got.” The boastful tune has enough energy to power a small city, and Kendrick knows it, as it was a popular opener for many of his post- DAMN. sets. We expect him to continue to regularly pull it out. – – J.K.

5. “Untitled 07 | 2014 – 2016”

It might be eight minutes long, but “Untitled 07” remains one of the essential tracks off of untitled unmastered. Kendrick usually only performs the first leg of the track live, but, hell, let’s run the whole thing; beat switch, lo-fi outro, and all. — J.K.

6. “Worldwide Steppers”

Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers might not have the same club appeal as a record like DAMN. — it’s hard to imagine a packed club vibing to “We Cry Together,” “Auntie Diaries,” or “Mother I Sober” — but the project still houses tracks that will undoubtedly prove to go extremely hard live. Of them, the hypnotic “Worldwide Steppers” could simultaneously have the whole place moving and contemplating their relationship with sex, class, and race. What a time! — J.K.

7. “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”

Even as Kendrick matures past the young K.Dot portrayed on good kid, m.A.A.d city , the project still houses some of his most essential tracks. Chief among them might be “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” a certified tone-setter and crowd-pleaser. — J.K.

8. “Savior”

Kendrick made you think about it, but he is not your savior. This song captures one of the main themes of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers . The weight that comes with the spotlight of success for a Black individual in the United States is unjust, an aspect of a society with deep systemic issues. This track will be an excellent choice to bring out Baby Keem to the stage for a series of songs. — A.H.

9. “range brothers”

Top of the mornin’. When Baby Keem dropped The Melodic Blue in 2021, Kendrick fans were simultaneously bewildered and amused with his parts in this song. Nine months and a full studio album later, this track is certified fresh, and will surely have fans singing along: Let’s get this shit. — A.H.

10. “family ties”

Off Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue , this song is undeniably among the best hip-hop songs of 2021, with a Grammy to show for it. It will be a great way to send off his cousin before the second half of Kendrick’s show. — A.H.

11. “Swimming Pools (Drank)”

It’ll be quite shocking if Kendrick doesn’t pull out “Swimming Pools (Drank),” one of his biggest pre- DAMN. hits. Even with its meditations on addiction and self-harm, it’s still a party track at its core, and what’s a Kendrick concert if not an intellectually charged party? — J.K.

12. “Rich Spirit”

One of the most melodic cuts from Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers , “Rich Spirit” follows in the footsteps of tracks like “i” with its self-loving chorus: “Bitch, I’m attractive.” And if I’m at a Kendrick show and feeling good, that’s exactly the type of hook I want to hear. — J.K.

13. “Purple Hearts”

“Purple Hearts” ends the first disc of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers and, frankly, has one of the sexiest beats found on the entirety of the double LP. The luxuriousness of the track gives it the potential to be a future live staple. — J.K.

14. “LOVE.”

“LOVE.” had one of the longest tails of DAMN. ’s rollout. After initially charting at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it later peaked at No. 11 after it was rereleased as DAMN. ’s third single six months later. Though it’s unlikely that ZACARI will hop on stage to sing the hook, it’s likely Kendrick adds it to the setlist regardless. — J.K.

15. “DUCKWORTH.”

In the closing track of his Pulitzer Prize winning DAMN. (2017), Kendrick shows us why he got the award by putting on a masterclass in songwriting. Weaving three narratives together, he drops a bomb at the end that stuns listeners. A single act of kindness is all it takes to change the course of multiple lives. — A.H.

16. “Father Time”

This track off Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022) is a great way to roll off the previous track, and is all about Kendrick’s strenuous relationship with his father. One of the highlights from the album, this song shows K.Dot’s vulnerable side while he attempts to call out the toxic masculinity in his culture. – – A.H.

17. “m.A.A.d city”

Hopefully the infamous incident recently referenced in “Auntie Diaries” doesn’t dissuade Kendrick from pulling out this classic good kid, m.A.A.d city banger. It’s one of the best tracks on the record, if not of Kendrick’s entire discography, and deserves to withstand the controversy. — J.K.

18. “Money Trees”

“Money Trees” has easily stood the test of time. Kendrick and Jay Rock encapsulate a landscape of rap subgenres, all wrapped up and packaged into a six-minute magnum opus. — K.P.

19. “United in Grief”

Starting a set with the first song from your latest release is an easy go-to, but it seems particularly fitting in the case of “United in Grief.” Not only does it carry an indescribable feeling of the start of something great, but it perfectly frames the themes Kendrick goes on to tackle on the rest of Mr. Moral & The Big Steppers — or, in this case, the themes he’ll go on to tackle on stage. — J.K.

20. “Alright”

One couldn’t refuse the chance to transport into the sonic universe of Kendrick, Thundercat, Pharrel Williams, and the unwavering energy that “Alright” brings to the table. – – K.P.

21. “HUMBLE.”

When Kendrick dropped “Humble” as the first single to his To Pimp A Butterfly follow-up, the world lit on fire. Here was a more club-friendly Kendrick that was poised to dominate the charts. He’ll almost assuredly break out the song, and the crowd will even more assuredly refrain from his advice to “sit down” when he does. — J.K.

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Kendrick Lamar Announces The Big Steppers Tour f/ Baby Keem and Tanna Leone, Reveals Full Schedule

Kendrick is taking his new double album out on the road this summer. Support will be provided by Baby Keem on all dates and Tanna Leone at select stops.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - AUGUST 08: Kendrick Lamar performs on stage on day 1 of Sziget Festival 2018 on August 8, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/Getty Images)

Kendrick Lamar is taking his just-released new album on the road this summer, starting with a stop in Oklahoma City.

Announced Friday, Kendrick’s The Big Steppers Tour—sponsors of which include Amazon Music, Rotation, and Cash App—will include support from Baby Keem and Tanna Leone . While Keem is stated in a press release to be providing support on all stops of the tour, Leone is listed for select dates. Both artists are featured on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers .

See a full list of 2022 dates below.

• Tue Jul 19 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
• Thu Jul 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 
• Fri Jul 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• Sat Jul 23 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• Sun Jul 24 – Miami, FL – Rolling Loud
• Wed Jul 27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
• Fri Jul 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
• Sat Jul 30 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Sun Jul 31 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• Tue Aug 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
• Thu Aug 04 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
• Fri Aug 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
• Sat Aug 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
• Sun Aug 07 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena
• Tue Aug 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
• Wed Aug 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
• Fri Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
• Sat Aug 13 – Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
• Sun Aug 14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
• Tue Aug 16 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
• Thu Aug 18 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
• Fri Aug 19 – Chicago, IL  – United Center
• Sat Aug 20 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
• Sun Aug 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
• Tue Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
• Wed Aug 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
• Fri Aug 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
• Sat Aug 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
• Sun Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
• Tue Aug 30 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
• Wed Aug 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Thu Sep 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Tue Sep 06 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at San Diego State University
• Wed Sep 07 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
• Fri Sep 09 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
• Sat Sep 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
• Tue Sep 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto. com Arena
• Wed Sep 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto. com Arena
• Fri Oct 07 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
• Mon Oct 10 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena
• Tue Oct 11 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena
• Thu Oct 13 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
• Sat Oct 15 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
• Mon Oct 17 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
• Wed Oct 19 – Oslo, NO – Telenor Arena
• Fri Oct 21 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
• Mon Oct 24 – Stuttgart, DE – Scheleyerhalle
• Tue Oct 25 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
• Wed Oct 26 – Laussane, CH – Vaudoise Aréna
• Fri Oct 28 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
• Sun Oct 30 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena
• Mon Oct 31 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle
• Wed Nov 02– Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
• Thu Nov 03 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
• Fri Nov 04 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena 
• Sat Nov 05 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena 
• Mon Nov 07 – London, UK – The O2
• Tue-Nov 08 – London, UK – The O2
• Sun Nov 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
• Wed Nov 16 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
• Thu Dec 01 – Perth, AUS – RAC Arena
• Sun Dec 04 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena
• Thu Dec 08 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena
• Mon Dec 12 – Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Center
• Fri Dec 16 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

And here’s the official tour flyer, which asks attendees to “come help Mr. Morale get out of the box.”

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For tickets, the general on-sale begins May 20 at 12 p.m. local time via the Oklama site . For U.S. dates, the first tickets to the tour will be made available via an exclusive Cash App presale starting one day earlier at 10 a.m. local time.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers , which arrived on Friday to immediate analysis, provides fans with a uniquely rewarding listening experience that’s divided into two nine-song halves. The album, Kendrick’s fifth, marks his first solo release since DAMN.  back in 2017.

Signaling the album's impending arrival this month was the release of a  new chapter in the ongoing “The Heart” series. Meanwhile, the video for “The Heart Part 5”—an in-depth breakdown of which can be found here —saw Kendrick utilizing deepfake tech to incorporate the faces of a range of public figures, including Ye and the late Nipsey Hussle.

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Everything We Know About Kendrick Lamar’s 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' — So Far

The infamously reclusive MC announced his fifth album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' to a flurry of rumors and speculation. GRAMMY.com unearthed seven facts about the record, which drops on May 13.

In a move reminiscent of another famous G.O.A.T., Kendrick Lamar announced to the world that he's back — and arguably better for it. Taking to his personal website , " Pulitzer Kenny " delivered a Michael Jordan-esque press release that marked the arrival of his album next month.

Despite his recluse nature, Lamar remains an undisputed people's champion whose ascent to the upper echelon of hip-hop has been heralded by legends, superfans and the world's elite. In 2015, President Barack Obama said "How Much a Dollar Cost" was his favorite song; a Reddit user compiled an "unofficial Kendrick Lamar content library."

Along with the accolades and multiple imaginative albums, Lamar's mystery has kept fans eagerly awaiting his return — since 2017's DAMN. , he has been very, very quiet. Very few artists can maintain such an illusion, and Lamar has made moving in silence into an artform.

And despite his monk-inspired lifestyle , the start of 2022 found Compton Kenny offering us a few bread crumbs that have clued us in on what is next to come. With less than a month away from Lamar's exciting return, GRAMMY.com explores everything we know about his fifth solo studio album — so far .

The Album Is Titled Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers , Arriving On May 13

Shortly after the five year anniversary of his last solo studio album, DAMN. , the Omega-level MC revealed the title and release date of his fifth project. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is due to hit all streaming platforms on May 13.

For longtime stans, there has always been a unique meaning behind the titling of Lamar's projects. Good kid, m.A.A.d city was an acronym for "My Angry Adolescence Divided" and "My Angels on Angel Dust," referring to Lamar's childhood innocence. Meanwhile, To Pimp a Butterfly was originally going to be a backronym for TuPac .  

Lamar's intentional phrasing behind this latest project looks to be another one taught in college courses. No matter what it may be once released, Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers will be a must-hear event the world cannot wait for.

The Album Marks Lamar's Final Record With Top Dawg Entertainment

In August 2020, the hip-hop world was turned on its axis when Kendrick broke his silence and shared a letter called "nu thoughts" on his personal website. The letter offered a unique insight into the mind of a genre- and game-changing artist, while also learning what was next from the award-winning talent.  

"As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years," Kendrick wrote . "The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use

Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life's calling."

Lamar's entire catalog of music has been released under the label, since his addition in 2005. And while Top Dawg expressed how much of an "honor and privilege" it had been working with Kendrick for nearly two decades, the latter had shared the "nu thoughts" document via pgLang , a multi-disciplinary media company founded by him and his longtime compatriot Dave Free.  

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers , which also has a pgLang stamp on it, feels like a declaration that all future projects from Lamar will come from this new imprint and marks a TDE farewell tour of sorts.

Rock Influences May Be An Element of Mr. Morale

Where good kid, m.A.A.d city represented the best in West Coast hip-hop, and To Pimp a Butterfly merged jazz, funk, and blues, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers has the luxury of being an all-white canvas for listeners. But the forthcoming album isn't without speculation.

In early 2020, Billboard editorial director Bill Werde tweeted that Kendrick was "pulling in more rock sounds" on his fifth album, which boosted rumors that Lamar was going to turn left where other artists had shifted right into trap and drill sounds. And while those rumors have yet to be completely debunked, "family ties," from Baby Keem 's The Melodic Blue hints at how lyrically ferocious Lamar is positioning himself ahead of its release.

Knowing how the Compton MC consistently edits himself and his work, there is a good chance that the idea has shifted from a solely rock-tinged effort. Black Panther: The Album — which marked a connection between the artist and the Afrobeats sounds coming from the Motherland — could be an influence that informs the final cut.

Collaborators And Guest Features Remain A Big Secret

Kendrick is no stranger to collaboration. His work with hip-hop legends (Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre ), jazz greats (Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper ) and funk gods (George Clinton, Thundercat ) have given listeners a taste of his experimental vibes. Lamar hasn't shied away from tapping into other sounds; his work with U2 and Imagine Dragons scratched that much-needed rock itch that Bill Werde hinted at a few years ago.  

Lamar is playing all potential guests on Mr. Morale close to the chest. One can muse that the likes of Terrace Martin, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat could appear, but pgLang cohorts like Baby Keem and Tanna Leone may just as easily join as members of the Big Steppers. Or, to prove to the rest of the game that he's still "smokin' on your top 5" without a ghostwriter, he could headline the new album all by himself.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers May Involve Themes Of "Love, Loss And Grief"  

The hero from Hub City has gone on record to say that he goes "months without a phone," so the news of how much Black life has been lost due to police brutality and systemic racism didn't come filtered through social media. Notoriously, Kendrick has detached himself after a project has dropped to delve into his own thoughts.  

In his August letter, Kendrick shared that "love, loss, and grief have disturbed my comfort zone, but the glimmers of God speak through my music and family." He continues, writing, "While the world around me evolves, I reflect on what matters the most. The life in which my words will land next." Sounds like the GRAMMY-winning songwriter will dig deeper into similar themes he explored in his early work like Section.80 and The Kendrick Lamar EP .

There May Be A Vault Of Visuals Ready To Go

The video for "family ties" with Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem did a lot to invoke tweet-worthy lines like "smokin' on your top 5," and "I am the Omega," but it also highlighted how much the MC was missed.

In summer 2020, internet sleuths began to discover images appearing to show K.Dot in album mode. From sitting at a payphone to videos of him hovering above the ocean on a beach in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar (as part of the Little Homies ) may already have footage that is just waiting for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers to call home.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Will Be Performed This Summer

The final weekend of Coachella found Baby Keem back in front of a wild and ecstatic crowd in Indio, Calif. The cousins performed during the Friday night performance , hitting "family ties" and "vent" from 2021's The Melodic Blue , and opened the door for fans to see Kenny in a city near them.  

Lamar is already slated to perform internationally in Italy at Milano Summer Festival and the UK at Glastonbury Festival, before returning to the U.S. at Rolling Loud in Miami. All parties are advertising that Kendrick will be performing new music.

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Metro Boomin's Essential Songs: 10 Must-Know Tracks, From "Creepin" To "Like That"

The 2024 GRAMMY nominee for Producer Of The Year is one of hip-hop's most in-demand minds. Between his collab albums with Future and some highly debated beefs with rap's biggest stars, it's the perfect time to revisit the Metro-verse.

Metro Boomin has spent more than a decade redefining rap music. The gloomy, 808-induced trap beats that flood radio airwaves and blare from nightclub speakers are a symbol of his influence. But now, the Atlanta-based superproducer is on one of his biggest musical runs to date.   

In April, Metro released the second of two joint albums with Future , hinted at a third release this year, sold out a concert at the Kundalini Grand Pyramids in Egypt, and clinched the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 with " Like That " featuring Kendrick Lamar. He also delivered a first-of-its-kind instrumental diss aimed at Drake called " BBL Drizzy, " accusing the Toronto rapper of going under the knife.   

The diss was in response to Drake’s " Push Ups " and subsequent disses toward Kendrick Lamar. " Metro shut your hoe ass up and make some drums " he rapped. The verbal blow inspired Metro to release the hilarious instrumental, which he encouraged fans to rap on for a chance to win a free beat.   

Months before the feud, Metro celebrated two nominations for Best Rap Album and Producer of the Year, Non-Classical at the 66th GRAMMY Awards . While he didn’t take home a coveted golden gramophone, the momentum has elevated his career to new heights.   

Before the St. Louis-bred producer kicks off the We Trust You tour with Future on July 30, revisit 10 of Metro Boomin's biggest releases.   

"Karate Chop" (2013)  

A 19-year-old Metro crafted his first charting single right before making a life-changing move to Atlanta. With piercing synths and bubbly arpeggios, the song was the lead single for Future’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Honest .  

But Metro, a freshman at Morehouse College at the time, wasn’t sold on its success. " I never really like it, " Metro told XXL . " Then every time people would come into the studio, he would always play the record and I was like, ‘Why are you so stuck on this s—? We have way harder records.’ "    

But after cranking out a new mix on the original track, " Karate Chop " went on to become his first placement on a major label album. The remix with Lil Wayne further elevated the record and, by virtue, Metro’s profile as a musical craftsman.   

" Jumpman " (2015)  

  Metro mastered the late-summer anthem in 2015 with " Jumpman . " The song was the most notable hit from Drake and Future’s collaborative mixtape, What a Time to Be Alive, and went on to shut down bustling nightclubs and obscure strip joints. And while the record didn’t perform as well as other songs on this list, it secured Future his first Top 20 hit.   

The song — which features Metro’s signature bass and a screeching raven sound effect — also saw a streaming boost after an Apple Music commercial featuring Taylor Swift rapping to the song. According to Adweek , the campaign helped generate a 431 percent increase in global sales  

  What makes " Jumpman " even more special is that a collab between Future, Metro, and Drake may never happen again. Reportedly, the duo is at odds with Drake because the OVO artist decided to link with 21 Savage on Her Loss instead of doing a follow-up project with Future.   

"Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1" (2016)  

" Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 " is the song that set Kanye West ’s album, Life of Pablo, ablaze. Opening with a clip of gospel musician and singer T.L. Barrett’s Father I Stretch My Hands,” Metro’s signature producer tag kicks the record into full gear. The pulsating synthesizers and bouncy percussion match West’s raunchy and sexually explicit lyrics.   

Metro’s production received significant praise, with several publications pointing to his contributions on end-of-year listings. And in the eight years since its release, " Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 " has been certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America , making it one of Ye’s most-sold records of all time.  

"Congratulations" (2016)  

After the success of "White Iverson," a young Post Malone was on the hunt for the hottest producers in the rap game. He managed to land Metro, who worked with fellow producers Frank Dukes and the prolific Louis Bell on the triumphant trap record "Congratulations."   

On a 2022 episode of the podcast " Full Send ," Metro revealed that the celebratory song was made after watching the world’s greatest athletes eclipse historic feats of their own. "I remember the Olympics was on TV, and just how the music was sounding, it sounded like some champion s—," he said.   

"Congratulations" marked Post Malone’s second Top 20 hit following his debut, "White Iverson." The song was certified diamond after totaling more than 11 million combined sales. Today, it remains one of Metro’s biggest achievements.

"Bad and Boujee " (2017)  

Fueled by virality and a shoutout from Donald Glover at the 2017 Golden Globes , the Migos and Lil Uzi Vert ’s "Bad and Boujee " landed Metro Boomin his first No. 1 Billboard hit as a producer.   

The song has every element Metro fans have grown to love: moody keys, hard-hitting bass, and plenty of room for the artists’ adlibs to pierce through the track.   

Two months before its eventual ascension, the song had a steep hill to climb atop the Billboard charts. But Metro’s production and the chemistry between Quavo , Offset , and Uzi helped the record shoot up to its rightful place. It continues to garner praise In the years since its 2016 release, too. It was ranked No. 451 on Rolling Stone ’s "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list  

"Mask Off" (2017)  

When "Mask Off" dropped in 2017, it scorched the Billboard charts. Hip-hop was flirting with flutes (as heard on songs like Drake’s "Portland" and Kodak Black’s "Tunnel Vision" — another Metro-produced beat) — but "Mask Off" stands out as the biggest song of the short-lived era.   

Metro infused jazz-like undertones to perfectly meld the flute lick into the dark and mystic beat. The record led to the remix with Kendrick Lamar, with his verse breathing new life into the already-seismic hit. It’s now certified nine times platinum.   

Years after the song’s release, Future said "Mask Off" initially put radio programmers in disarray. In his East Atlanta rapper’s Apple Music documentary The WIZRD, he revealed that the song dropped before Carlton WIlliams’ "Prison Song" sample was officially cleared. "Out of all the songs, ‘Mask Off’ wasn’t even legit," he said. "The s— was on the radio, they’re thinking it’s not a sample, but it got so big they were like, ‘It’s a sample.’"  

"Heartless" (2019)  

The Weeknd 's "Heartless" is a pop and electro-clash classic that fires on all cylinders. The visuals are atmospheric, the lyrics are ultra-stimulating, and the production — partly handled by Metro — makes for a lasting club banger.   

The leading single for The Weeknd’s fourth studio album, After Hours, topped the Billboard charts. It marked the Toronto-born crooner’s fourth No. 1 hit and unveiled the depths of Metro’s musical arsenal.   

Metro produced four tracks on After Hours : "Faith," "Escape from L.A.," "Until I Bleed Out" and "Heartless." On the latter and in his other collaborations with The Weeknd , James Blake , and Solange , Metro’s creative sorcery was tested. He proved, once again, that he could generate a hit outside the confines of trap music.   

" Creepin ’ " ( 2022)

After a solid outing on his first album Not All Heroes Wear Capes , Metro returned with another series of hard-hitting records. His second solo venture, Heroes & Villains , featured John Legend , Don Tolliver , Travis Scott , and other premiere artists. But the biggest song to come out of the star-studded lineup was " Creepin ’" featuring 21 Savage and The Weeknd .   

The only single to Metro’s second solo album struck sonic gold. The Weeknd’s flowy vocals overlay the silky and harmonic record, which transitions to a more trap-induced beat once 21 Savage’s verse kicks in. The remake of Mario Winans’ "I Don’t Wanna Know" was a notable departure from Metro’s past singles, which heavily lean on his trap roots. But it still managed to connect with his audience – and even beyond it. " Creepin " peaked at No. 3 on Billboard, which was Metro’s highest-charting solo record up until that point.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (2023)  

Following the success of " Creepin ’" and his other smash singles, Metro extended his creative powers to the film world. He was given the green light to executive produce the soundtrack for Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse .  

Metro Boomin told Indie Wire that he crafted songs from rough animations and selected scenes "just to get in the world and the story of Miles [Morales] and what he’s going through," He even exchanged phone calls and texts with the film’s composer Daniel Pemberton to ensure the soundtrack and score were on the same accord.   

From the classical serenade "Am I Dreaming" to the Latin swing of "Silk & Cologne" and the Timbaland -stomping "Nas Morales," the result was an equally transformative musical experience. Each record ranged in musicality and tone while beautifully complementing the vibrant animated superhero flick.

"Like That" (2024)  

"Like That" is easily one of the best beats in Metro’s catalog, and may end up being one of the most memorable. Samples from Rodney O & Joe Cooley’s "Everlasting Bass" and Eazy-E’s 1989 classic "Eazy-Duz-It" shaped the bouncy trap beat, sinister synths, and spine-chilling baseline. But Kendrick Lamar’s verse turned it into a heat-seeking missile.   

With the song’s thunderous bass and rapid hi-hats in the background, Kendrick dissed J. Cole and Drake for their recent claims of rap supremacy, particularly on 2023’s "First Person Shooter." The lyrical nuke sparked the Civil War-style rap feud, which led to a seven-song exchange between Kendrick and Drake.   

The initial musical blow made the genre stand still. It also led to the massive success of the record, which notched Future and Metro another No. 1 hit song. It also helped the pair’s album, We Don’t Trust You, claim the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.   

Inside The Metro-Verse: How Metro Boomin Went From Behind-The-Scenes Mastermind To Rap's Most In-Demand Producer  

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GRAMMY Rewind: Watch Baby Keem Celebrate "Family Ties" During Best Rap Performance Win In 2022

Revisit the moment budding rapper Baby Keem won his first-ever gramophone for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards for his Kendrick Lamar collab "Family Ties."

For Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar , The Melodic Blue was a family affair. The two cousins collaborated on three tracks from Keem's 2021 debut LP, "Range Brothers," "Vent," and "Family Ties." And in 2022, the latter helped the pair celebrate a GRAMMY victory.

In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind , turn the clock back to the night Baby Keem accepted Best Rap Performance for "Family Ties," marking the first GRAMMY win of his career.

"Wow, nothing could prepare me for this moment," Baby Keem said at the start of his speech.

He began listing praise for his "supporting system," including his family and "the women that raised me and shaped me to become the man I am."

Before heading off the stage, he acknowledged his team, who "helped shape everything we have going on behind the scenes," including Lamar. "Thank you everybody. This is a dream."

Baby Keem received four nominations in total at the 2022 GRAMMYs . He was also up for Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, and Album Of The Year as a featured artist on Kanye West 's Donda .

Press play on the video above to watch Baby Keem's complete acceptance speech for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 GRAMMYs, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.

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20 Iconic Hip-Hop Style Moments: From Run-D.M.C. To Runways

From Dapper Dan's iconic '80s creations to Kendrick Lamar's 2023 runway performance, hip-hop's influence and impact on style and fashion is undeniable. In honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, look back at the culture's enduring effect on fashion.

In the world of hip-hop, fashion is more than just clothing. It's a powerful means of self-expression, a cultural statement, and a reflection of the ever-evolving nature of the culture.

Since its origin in 1973 , hip-hop has been synonymous with style —  but the epochal music category known for breakbeats and lyrical flex also elevated, impacted, and revolutionized global fashion in a way no other genre ever has.   

Real hip-hop heads know this. Before Cardi B was gracing the Met Gala in Mugler and award show red carpets in custom Schiaparelli, Dapper Dan was disassembling garment bags in his Harlem studio in the 1980s, tailoring legendary looks for rappers that would appear on famous album cover art. Crescendo moments like Kendrick Lamar ’s performance at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2023 runway show in Paris in June 2022 didn’t happen without a storied trajectory toward the runway.

Big fashion moments in hip-hop have always captured the camera flash, but finding space to tell the bigger story of hip-hop’s connection and influence on fashion has not been without struggle. Journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurphy said plenty of publishers passed on her anthology on the subject, F ashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion , and "the idea of hip hop fashion warranting 80,000 words." 

"They didn't think it was big enough or culturally important," Krishnamurphy tells GRAMMY.com, "and of course, when I tell people that usually, the reaction is they're shocked."

Yet, at the 50 year anniversary , sands continue to shift swiftly. Last year exhibitions like the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip-Hop Style popped up alongside notable publishing releases including journalist Vikki Tobak’s, Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry Story . Tabak’s second published release covering hip-hop’s influence on style, following her 2018 title, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop.

"I wanted to go deeper into the history," Krishnamurphy continues. "The psychology, the sociology, all of these important factors that played a role in the rise of hip-hop and the rise of hip-hop fashion"

What do the next 50 years look like? "I would love to see a hip-hop brand, whether it be from an artist, a designer, creative director, somebody from the hip-hop space, become that next great American heritage brand," said Krishnamurphy.

In order to look forward we have to look back. In celebration of hip-hop’s 50 year legacy, GRAMMY.com examines iconic moments that have defined and inspired generations. From Tupac walking the runways at Versace to Gucci's inception-esque knockoff of Dapper Dan, these moments in hip-hop fashion showcase how artists have used clothing, jewelry, accessories, and personal style to shape the culture and leave an indelible mark on the world.

*The cover art to Eric B and Rakim’s* Paid in Full

Dapper Dan And Logomania: Luxury + High Fashion Streetwear

Dapper Dan, the legendary designer known as "the king of knock-offs," played a pivotal role in transforming luxury fashion into a symbol of empowerment and resistance for hip-hop stars, hustlers, and athletes starting in the 1980s. His Harlem boutique, famously open 24 hours a day, became a hub where high fashion collided with the grit of the streets.

Dapper Dan's customized, tailored outfits, crafted from deconstructed and transformed luxury items, often came with significantly higher price tags compared to ready-to-wear luxury fashion. A friend and favorite of artists like LL Cool J and Notorious B.I.G. , Dapper Dan created iconic one-of-a-kind looks seen on artists like Eric B and Rakim’s on the cover of their Paid in Full album.

This fusion, marked by custom pieces emblazoned with designer logos, continues to influence hip-hop high fashion streetwear. His story — which began with endless raids by luxury houses like Fendi, who claimed copyright infringement — would come full circle with brands like Gucci later paying homage to his legacy.

Athleisure Takes Over

Hip-hop's intersection with sportswear gave rise to the "athleisure" trend in the 1980s and '90s, making tracksuits, sweatshirts, and sneakers everyday attire. This transformation was propelled by iconic figures such as Run-D.M.C . and their association with Adidas, as seen in photoshoots and music videos for tracks like "My Adidas."

*LL Cool J. Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images*

LL Cool J’s Kangol Hat

The Kangol hat holds a prominent place in hip-hop fashion, often associated with the genre's early days in the '80s and '90s. This popular headwear became a symbol of casual coolness, popularized by hip-hop pioneers like LL Cool J and Run-D.M.C. The simple, round shape and the Kangaroo logo on the front became instantly recognizable, making the Kangol an essential accessory that was synonymous with a laid-back, streetwise style.

*Dr. Dre, comedian T.K. Kirkland, Eazy-E, and Too Short in 1989. Photo: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images*

N.W.A & Sports Team Representation

Hip-hop, and notably N.W.A. , played a significant role in popularizing sports team representation in fashion. The Los Angeles Raiders' gear became synonymous with West Coast hip-hop thanks to its association with the group's members Dr. Dre , Eazy-E, and Ice Cube , as well as MC Ren.

 *Slick Rick in 1991. Photo: Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives*

Slick Rick’s Rings & Gold Chains

Slick Rick "The Ruler" has made a lasting impact on hip-hop jewelry and fashion with his kingly display of jewelry and wealth. His trendsetting signature look — a fistful of gold rings and a neck heavily layered with an array of opulent chains — exuded a sense of grandeur and self-confidence. Slick Rick's bold and flamboyant approach to jewelry and fashion remains a defining element of hip-hop's sartorial history, well documented in Tobak's Ice Cold.

Tupac Walks The Versace Runway Show

Tupac Shakur's runway appearance at the 1996 Versace runway show was a remarkable and unexpected moment in fashion history. The show was part of Milan Fashion Week, and Versace was known for pushing boundaries and embracing popular culture in their designs. In Fashion Killa , Krishnamurpy documents Shakur's introduction to Gianni Versace and his participation in the 1996 Milan runway show, where he walked arm-in-arm with Kadida Jones.

*TLC. Photo: Tim Roney/Getty Images*

Women Embrace Oversized Styles

Oversized styles during the 1990s were not limited to menswear; many women in hip-hop during this time adopted a "tomboy" aesthetic. This trend was exemplified by artists like Aaliyah ’s predilection for crop tops paired with oversized pants and outerwear (and iconic outfits like her well-remembered Tommy Hilfiger look.)

Many other female artists donned oversized, menswear-inspired looks, including TLC and their known love for matching outfits featuring baggy overalls, denim, and peeking boxer shorts and Missy Elliott 's famous "trash bag" suit worn in her 1997 music video for "The Rain." Speaking to Elle Magazine two decades after the original video release Elliot told the magazine that it was a powerful symbol that helped mask her shyness, "I loved the idea of feeling like a hip hop Michelin woman."

Diddy Launches Sean John

Sean "Diddy" Combs ’ launch of Sean John in 1998 was about more than just clothing. Following the success of other successful sportswear brands by music industry legends like Russell Simmons ’ Phat Farm, Sean John further represented a lifestyle and a cultural movement. Inspired by his own fashion sensibilities, Diddy wanted to create elevated clothing that reflected the style and swagger of hip-hop. From tailored suits to sportswear, the brand was known for its bold designs and signature logo, and shared space with other successful brands like Jay-Z ’s Rocawear and model Kimora Lee Simmons' brand Baby Phat.

 *Lil' Kim. Photo: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images*

Lil’ Kim Steals The Show

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Lamar sat front row next to Naomi Campbell, adorned with a jeweled crown of thorns made from diamonds and white gold worth over $2 million, while he performed tracks including "Savior," "N95," and "Rich Spirit'' from his last album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers before ending with a repeated mantra, "Long live Virgil." A giant children’s toy racetrack erected in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre became a yellow brick road where models marched, clad in designer looks with bold, streetwear-inspired design details, some strapped with oversized wearable stereo systems.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly . Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly .

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube . This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg , Doggystyle . This is for Illmatic , this is for Nas . We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal , Anna Wise and Thundercat ). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN ., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers .

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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Kendrick Lamar announces ‘The Big Steppers’ 2022 world tour dates

The jaunt includes a series of UK dates including two shows at London's O2 Arena

Kendrick Lamar has announced a huge 2022 world tour including a series of UK dates. Grab your tickets here .

• READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar – ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ review: a cathartic, soul-bearing autobiography

The rapper, who released his new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ today (May 13), is set to hit the road with Baby Keem and Tanna Leone in support of the record.

The jaunt will kick off with a raft of dates in the US on July 19 before reaching European and UK shores in October and November, which include two shows at The O2 in London on November 7-8.

Tickets to the UK and European dates on sale at 10am local time on May 20 and will be available here .

Tickets go on general sale at 12pm local time in the US on May 20 while pre-sale tickets will go on sale the day before (May 19) at 10am local time through the Cash App. You can purchase tickets for the US dates here.

View a full list of dates below.

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The tour will finally wrap up with a series of dates in Australia and New Zealand in December. You can purchase tickets for those shows here .

The full list of ‘The Big Steppers Tour’ dates are as follows:

JULY  19 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 23 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center 24 – Miami, FL – Rolling Loud 27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center 30 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 31 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

AUGUST 2 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center 4 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 6 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 7 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 13 – Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena 14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 16 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center 18 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum 19 – Chicago, IL  – United Center 20 – Minneapolis, MN – Xcel Energy Center 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena 30 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

SEPTEMBER 1 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 6 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at San Diego State University 7 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center 9 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

OCTOBER 7 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome 10 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena 11 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena 13 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena 15 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena 17 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena 19 – Oslo, NO – Telenor Arena 21 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena 24 – Stuttgart, DE – Scheleyerhalle 25 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion 26 – Laussane, CH – Vaudoise Aréna 28 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis 30 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena 31 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle

NOVEMBER 2 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro 3 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena 4 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena 5 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena 7 – London, UK – The O2 8 – London, UK – The O2 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena 16 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

DECEMBER 1 – Perth, AUS – RAC Arena 4 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena 8 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena 12 – Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Center 16 – Auckland, NZ  – Spark Arena   

Reviewing Lamar’s new record, NME awarded it five stars and described it as a “cathartic, soul-bearing autobiography” .

Split into two discs, ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ contains 18 songs and runs for a total of one hour, 13 minutes.

The follow up to the Compton rapper’s 2017 album ‘DAMN’ also features Ghostface Killah ,  Kodak Black ,  Portishead ‘s Beth Gibbons,  Summer Walker  and  Baby Keem , while the likes of  Thundercat ,  Pharrell ,  The Alchemist  and  Sampha  also worked on the LP.

The rapper also shared the album’s full credits earlier today .

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Kendrick Lamar Releases ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’, Announces 2022 Tour Dates [Listen]

Rap royalty  Kendrick Lamar dropped his latest album,  Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers , on Friday along with a slew of tour dates that will take the hip-hop icon around the U.S., Europe, Australia, and New Zealand until the end of the year.

Kendrick Lamar announced his latest release in April after a fan accused him of being “officially retired.” The enigmatic rapper has kept the project shrouded in mystery, offering cryptic updates via his website, Oklama.com . He recently released the first preview of the album with a video for  “The Heart Part 5” .

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers  is Kendrick Lamar’s first studio album since 2017’s  Damn (not including the  Black Panther soundtrack). The two-disc record features several collabs and contributions from fellow rappers Ghostface Killah , Kodak Black , and Blxst , plus guest vocalists Amanda Reifer , Summer Walker , and  Portishead ‘s Beth Gibbons .

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The new release comes alongside a major tour announcement, with dates featuring Tanna Leone and Baby Keem , who appears on the record. Kendrick’s sole performance of 2022 so far was at the  Super Bowl Halftime Show  with Dr. Dre , but the rest of 2022 will be a busy year for Oklama. Following appearances at Milano Summer Festival  in Italy and Glastonbury in the U.K. in June, he will hit the road in July for shows in the southern U.S., including a stop at Rolling Loud  in Miami, FL on July 24th. He will then perform in major cities on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and along the West Coast, concluding with two shows at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 14th and 15th.

Kendrick will then head to Europe for shows in October–November, and the tour will wrap up with five concerts in Australia and New Zealand in December.

Tickets go on sale May 19th at 10 a.m. local time. For a complete list of dates and to purchase tickets, click here .

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is available now on all streaming platforms.  Listen to the album via Soundcloud in the player below.

The Big Steppers Tour  Dates

TOUR DATES:

Tue Jul 19 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Thu Jul 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Fri Jul 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sat Jul 23 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Sun Jul 24 – Miami, FL – Rolling Loud

Wed Jul 27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Fri Jul 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Sat Jul 30 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sun Jul 31 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Tue Aug 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Thu Aug 04 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Aug 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Aug 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sun Aug 07 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena

Tue Aug 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Wed Aug 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Fri Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Sat Aug 13 – Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

Sun Aug 14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Aug 16 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Thu Aug 18 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum

Fri Aug 19 – Chicago, IL  – United Center

Sat Aug 20 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Sun Aug 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tue Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Wed Aug 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena

Fri Aug 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Sat Aug 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sun Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Tue Aug 30 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Aug 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Thu Sep 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Tue Sep 06 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at San Diego State University

Wed Sep 07 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

Fri Sep 09 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sat Sep 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Tue Sep 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Wed Sep 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Fri Oct 07 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

Mon Oct 10 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena

Tue Oct 11 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes-Benz Arena

Thu Oct 13 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena

Sat Oct 15 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

Mon Oct 17 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena

Wed Oct 19 – Oslo, NO – Telenor Arena

Fri Oct 21 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

Mon Oct 24 – Stuttgart, DE – Scheleyerhalle

Tue Oct 25 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion

Wed Oct 26 – Laussane, CH – Vaudoise Aréna

Fri Oct 28 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis

Sun Oct 30 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena

Mon Oct 31 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle

Wed Nov 02– Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

Thu Nov 03 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena

Fri Nov 04 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena

Sat Nov 05 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

Mon Nov 07 – London, UK – The O2

Tue-Nov 08 – London, UK – The O2

Sun Nov 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

Wed Nov 16 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

Thu Dec 01 – Perth, AUS – RAC Arena

Sun Dec 04 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena

Thu Dec 08 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena

Mon Dec 12 – Brisbane, AUS – Entertainment Center

Fri Dec 16 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

Kendrick Lamar ticket prices 2024: Cheapest price, cost for Juneteenth show at Kia Forum

K endrick Lamar's highly anticipated Juneteenth concert is set to be an unforgettable event, featuring a lineup of talented acts that are sure to entertain and inspire. Joining Lamar on stage will be the Grammy-winning R&B artist Janelle Monáe, the soulful and dynamic singer-songwriter H.E.R., and the electrifying rapper and producer Anderson .Paak.

Lamar's one-night concert event in Inglewood, California at the Kia Forum, dubbed The Pop Out — Ken and Friends,  promises to be an incredible celebration of music and culture, bringing together top-tier talent to honor an important moment in American history. Fans can expect an unforgettable experience as these iconic artists come together to pay tribute to Juneteenth and deliver an evening of incredible live music. The concert is presented by pgLang and Free Lunch.

“The Pop Out” is a reference to a lyric from “Not Like Us,” which is ranked second on the Billboard Hot 100 .

BUY NOW:  Buy tickets for Kendrick Lamar: The Pop Out – Ken and Friends on StubHub

The 36-year-old Lamar is a 17-time Grammy Award winner, has won 29 awards at the BET Hip Hop Awards, and has even been nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe. Kendrick’s last tour was The Big Steppers Tour from 2022 to early 2024.

Looking to attend the concert in person? Here’s all you need to know to see Kendrick Lamar, including how to buy tickets .

When is Kendrick Lamar: The Pop Out – Ken and Friends concert?

• Date: Wednesday, June 19
• Time:  7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
• Location: Kia Forum (Inglewood, California)

The all-ages concert will be on June 19, known as Juneteenth. It starts at 4 p.m. local time (7 p.m. ET) from the Kia Forum in California.

Kendrick Lamar: The Pop Out – Ken and Friends tickets

Tickets to Kendrick Lamar's concert are available on StubHub . The Kia Forum can hold up to 17,505 people.

Tickets start at $181.

Prices then range from $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, and $4,138. 

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• Song played from tape Savior (Interlude) Play Video
• United in Grief Play Video
• N95 Play Video
• ELEMENT. Play Video
• Worldwide Steppers Play Video
• Backseat Freestyle Play Video
• Rich Spirit Play Video
• Song played from tape Rich (Interlude) Play Video
• HUMBLE. Play Video
• Father Time Play Video
• m.A.A.d city Play Video
• Song played from tape We Cry Together ( Snippet ) Play Video
• Purple Hearts Play Video
• King Kunta Play Video
• LOYALTY. Play Video
• Swimming Pools (Drank) Play Video
• Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe ( Remix Verse ) Play Video
• Die Hard Play Video
• LUST. ( Snippet ) Play Video
• DNA. Play Video
• Count Me Out Play Video
• Money Trees Play Video
• LOVE. Play Video
• Alright Play Video
• Mirror Play Video
• Silent Hill Play Video
• vent ( Baby Keem  cover) (with Baby Keem ) Play Video
• a life of pain ( Baby Keem  cover) (with Baby Keem ) Play Video
• family ties ( Baby Keem  cover) (with Baby Keem ) Play Video
• Crown Play Video
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• Savior Play Video

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Post Malone Teases the Perfect Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Song on Father’s Day: Listen

The country-tinged snippet arrives on the heels of his chart-topping collab with Morgan Wallen.

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Post Malone has just teased what might become the ultimate father-daughter wedding dance song.

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On Father’s Day (June 16), the superstar singer shared a 35-second snippet of a soaring country anthem about a father giving away his daughter on her wedding day.

“When I walk her down that isle and do what daddies have to do,” Malone gently sings on the track. “And she might be wearing white, but her first dress it was pink/ She might be your better half, yeah, well, she’s my everything/ We’ll both love her forever, but I loved her long before/ And one day I know I’ll give her away, buddy that don’t mean she’s yours.”

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The comments section of Malone’s teaser on social media was instantly flooded with fans declaring it the perfect father-daughter wedding dance song.

“I didn’t think I’d ever get married up until until I heard this bc now I need this to be my father daughter dance song,” one user wrote on Instagram .

Another fan on X (formerly Twitter) jokingly inquired about lining up the star for their wedding reception. “Post Malone how much is it to book you for private wedding performance,” they wrote.

“My dad walked me down the aisle to Sunflower and my husband and I walked out to Congratulations. I needed this for my father daughter dance!” another fan commented on Instagram.

Malone has been dipping his toe into country music for months now, including a team-up with Beyonce for “Levii’s Jeans” from her Cowboy Carter album, appearances on country awards shows, and forthcoming collaborations with Luke Combs and Blake Shelton.

Malone confirmed to Access Hollywood in 2023 that he does indeed have a country music album in the works. “I think so… yes,” the singer revealed at the time.

In addition to covering Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),” Malone has performed on stage with a number of other country stars, including Little Big Town and Darius Rucker. He’s also been pictured in the studio or in writing rooms with Paisley and Combs.

Listen to a snippet of Malone’s new song below.

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