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In the world of hip-hop , the prevailing theme for the summer of 2023 appears to be "outside," emphasizing the excitement of experiencing live music and concerts.

While Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour  has dominated the summer conversation, hip-hop's heavyweight artists are are connecting with their fans in person. Although these may not be the first tours since the global impact of Covid-19, they could very well be the first opportunity for fans to witness their beloved rappers live since 2019. Rest assured, rap fans are covered with comprehensive coverage of all the exciting hip-hop tours happening this summer and into the fall.

Drake and 21 Savage  have been on their highly anticipated It's All a Blur Tour  all summer, in support of their 2022 album, Her Loss . Earlier this year,  Drake gave fans an intimate show at the Apollo Theater in Harlem , as well as a performance at J. Cole's Dreamville Festival  back in April. However, this tour marks his first co-headlining venture since the 2018 Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour , making it an exciting return to the stage for the acclaimed artist. Drake not only brings his extensive history of hits from his previous albums to the stage, but he's also been teasing his upcoming For All the Dogs album .

Celebrating the 20-year milestone of his iconic album, Get Rich or Die Tryin' , 50 Cent  has embarked on a 64-date tour for fans. Joining him on tour is legendary rhymer  Busta Rhymes and singer Jeremih .

Lil Baby  has also hit the stage for his  It's Only Us Tour , where he's joined by a lineup including GloRilla , Gloss Up ,  Rylo Rodriguez  and Hunxho.

Check out the gallery below for more anticipated hip-hop tours this past summer and for the rest of the year.

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The biggest rap music tours in 2023: Concerts, festivals, dates, tickets, venues

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Drake will begin his "It's All a Blur" tour on June 29. Jonathan Short/Invision/AP

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The biggest rap artists in the industry are coming to an arena near you.

From Drake to Snoop Dogg , fans have many artists to choose from when buying concert tickets. Or, if you are in more of a music festival mood, fans can book a flight to Miami to attend Rolling Loud where Playboi Carti and A$AP Rocky will headline.

Here is a comprehensive list of the biggest rap music concerts and festivals of 2023.

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Rico Nasty’s “Monster Energy Outbreak Tour”

Tour runs from April 16 to June 2

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Soulja Boy’s summer tour

Tour runs from May 7 to June 10

Bryson Tiller’s “Back and I’m Better” tour

Tour runs from May 10 to July 21

Pitbull’s tour dates

Tour runs from May 11 to July 21

Jelly Roll’s “Backroad Baptism” tour

Tour runs from May 19 to Oct. 14

Ice Cube’s tour dates

Tour runs from May 19 to Nov. 4

Lil Baby’s “It’s Only Us Tour”

Tour runs from May 19 to Sept. 22

Wiz Khalifa’s tour dates

Tour runs from May 20 to Aug. 27

Logic’s “The College Park Tour”

Tour runs from May 25 to June 30

TLC and Shaggy’s “Hot Summer Nights” tour

Tour runs from June 1 to July 15

Hive Music Festival

Headliners: Kid Cudi and Post Malone

Drake and 21 Savage’s “It’s All a Blur Tour”

Tour runs from June 29 to Oct. 7

LL Cool J’s “THE F.O.R.C.E. Tour”

Tour runs from June 25 to Sept. 3

Snoop Dogg’s “High School Reunion Tour”

Tour runs from July 7 to Aug. 27

NF’s “Hope Tour”

Tour runs from July 12 to Oct. 15

Broccoli City music festival

Tour runs from July 15-16

Headliners: Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan and Brent Faiyaz

Rolling Loud Miami

Headliners: Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky

50 Cent’s “The Final Lap Tour”

Tour runs from July 21 to Nov. 12

Chance The Rapper’s “The Acid Rap 10-Year Anniversary Show”

Shows on Aug. 19, Aug. 26 and Sept. 21

Macklemore’s “Ben” tour

Tour runs from Sept. 17 to Oct. 18

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind” tour

Tour runs from Sept. 20 to Oct. 22

Lil Yachty’s “The Field Trip Tour”

Tour runs from Sept. 21 to Nov. 17

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Hottest Hip-Hop Tours of 2023

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop by seeing some masters of the craft and today’s newest hip-hop stars on tour. What began as a small back-to-school party thrown by two teen siblings living in the Bronx, would become the catalyst for the creation of hip-hop music and culture. From early records spun by a young Clive Campbell aka DJ Kool Herc to the award-winning artists of today, this music genre created a space that recognizes and celebrates African-American art, fashion, media and culture overall. Check out the wide range of 2023 hip-hop concerts that have kept the legacy alive.

Hip-Hop Classics

Early hip-hop in the ‘70s was influenced by jazz and R&B artists like Nat King Cole and Nina Simone along with funk and disco stars like James Brown, Chaka Khan and Donna Summer. Early hip-hop figures like Grandmaster Flash and Jazzy Jay inspired a new wave of hip-hop to emerge in the ‘80s. Check out some hip-hop legends that are going on tour in 2023. 

Snoop has been an iconic rapper and songwriter for almost 30 years. When his debut album, Doggystyle , was released in 1993, hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)” instantly pushed Snoop into the spotlight. Since then, the rapper has recorded 19 studio albums, 25 mixtapes and 175 singles. His newest album, BODR , was released in 2022, which was the same year that Snoop was selected to perform at the Super Bowl along with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar. Make sure to get your Snoop Dogg tickets and catch his High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Warren G, Too $hort and Berner. With hits like “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Snoop Doggy Dogg’s tour is one that you will not want to miss. 

LL’s music career took off with his breakout single “I Need a Beat” and debut album, Radio , in 1985. His later albums like Bigger and Deffer (1987), Mama Said Knock You Out (1990) and Mr. Smith (1995) gained further success and prestige. His work has earned him multiple nominations and awards, like two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance and three Soul Train Music Awards. More recently, he became the first rapper to receive the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017 and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame for Musical Excellence in 2021. 

After 30 years, LL Cool J is back with a headliner tour to the delight of his fans. He will be teaming up with DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Roots and DJ Z-Trip, along with a slew of special guests like Queen Latifah, Rick Ross and Ice-T on this star-studded tour. In a July Billboard interview, LL commented on the tour’s lineup saying “There’ll be hits, and there’ll be just rhymes and beats happening.” Grab LL Cool J tickets before they’re gone and jam out to hits like “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Doin’ It” and “Ill Bomb.” 

Catch award-winning rapper 50 Cent on The Final Lap tour, a global expedition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin.’ The 2003 release kickstarted 50 Cent’s success and was ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Best Albums of the 2000s.” His tour will feature his best hits like “In Da Club,” “Candy Shop,” and “P.I.M.P.” Joining 50 Cent on tour will be special guests Busta Rhymes (“Break Ya Neck,” “Gimme Some More”) and Jeremih (“Birthday Sex,” “Down on Me”). See one of Billboard ’s best rappers of all time live with 50 Cent tickets .

New Class of Hip-Hop Stars

The hip-hop music of today has evolved from its roots and branched out into genres like freestyle, hip-hop soul, pop rap and snap rap music. From the late ‘90s to the 2000s, the world saw a new wave of artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Eminem and Nicki Minaj. Their contribution to the music scene has helped hip-hop to evolve further into trap music and mumble rap. The following artists are newcomers to the game that are going on to continue the innovation of hip-hop music.  

“Rack City,” “Best Friend” and “Go Loko” are all hits you’ll hear with tickets to the Str8 To The Club Tour. Beginning this fall, YG , Tyga and Saweetie will embark on a joint headliner West Coast tour. Fans got a sample of  the joint album by YG and Tyga with the June release of “Platinum.” The Compton-based rappers paid tribute to their roots with the single, which has been hailed as a “defiant, California-inspired anthem” ( RAP-UP , 2023). The duo has teamed up several times in the past on songs like “West Coast Weekend” and “Run” with 21 Savage and BIA. 

This tour will be Saweetie’s first headliner, giving the “Icy Grl” rapper an opportunity to promote her music. The 2017 single “Icy Grl” brought Saweetie mainstream attention, with critics from publications like XXL and the LA Times praising her freestyle skills. She dropped the EP, Icy , in 2019 with the single, “My Type” becoming a Billboard Mainstream Top 40 hit. Her debut album, Pretty Bitch Music , is coming soon and was preceded by the 2020 singles “Tap In” and “Back to the Streets.” Get your Saweetie tickets now and see this rapper who made the 2021 Forbes ’ 30 Under 30 list.

Playboi Carti

The Atlanta-born rapper first made his mark on the scene with the debut of his self-titled mixtape in 2017. His single “Magnolia” made the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart and became a multi-platinum hit. Carti’s next album, Whole Lotta Red , dropped in 2020 and immediately hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The time between these two albums saw Playboi Carti as a featured artist on a number of songs by industry stars like A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert , A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Tyler the Creator and others.

Playboi Carti founded his record label, Opium, in 2019, and has taken the initiative to promote new talent within the rap and hip-hop scene. These newcomers include Ken Carson, Homixide Gang and Destroy Lonely, who will all be joining Carti on his tour. Enjoy hits like “Wokeuplikethis,” “Sky” and “@ Meh” live on the Antagonist tour when you get your Playboi Carti tickets today.

Victoria Monet

Her compositional work with artists like Lupe Fiasco, Nas and Ariana Grande, as well as solo creative projects, has brought to light Victoria Monet’s success. Her first EP Nightmares & Lullabies: Act 2 was released in 2014 and featured tracks like “90’s Babies” and “See the Light.” As her popularity grew, Monet joined artists like Fifth Harmony on tour and composed additional albums, like Life After Love Pt. 2 (2018) and Jaguar (2020). The release of 2020 singles, “Moment” and “Dive,” earned her recognition as Apple Music’s Up Next artist in February. Watch this rising singer perform live with Victoria Monet tickets .

Join Victoria Monet on The Jaguar Tour following the August release of her debut studio album, Jaguar II . The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter will embark on her first headliner tour in late September. Monet released the lead single “Smoke” in March 2023, receiving praise in a Hypebeast article on her style and ability to “balance between groove, seduction and smoothness.” Fans were thrilled when she followed up with the release of the singles, “On My Mama” and “Party Girls,” a few months later.

Trippie Redd

Born and raised in Ohio, Redd shot to fame with his 2017 debut single “Love Scars” from the album, A Love Letter to You . Since then, songs like “Taking a Walk,” “Topanga” and “Dark Knight Dummo” have all made it onto the Billboard Hot 100. Trippie Redd is an artist who has been commended for his inclusion of heavy metal and rock & roll elements into his music. He has leveled from a Soundcloud rapper to a powerhouse performer with more than 19 million Spotify streams each month. Seven consecutive works made the Top 5 of Billboard ’s 200 Albums chart, with hits like “Miss the Rage,” “Hurts Me” and recently “Took My Breath Away” (ft. Sky Morales) boosting his success. Experience one of hip-hop’s new versatile creators live with Trippie Redd tickets . 

Forever bold and unapologetic with her music, the “Attention” singer is going on a nationwide tour, joined by Doechii and Ice Spice. Doja Cat became a viral internet sensation in 2018 when she released “Mooo!” The cow-print-styled music video that accompanied the single gained millions of views and gave the L.A. rapper a boost when she released her album, Hot Pink (2019). Her next album, Planet Her (2021) was packed with a number of popular hits like “Best Friend,” “Kiss Me More” and “Streets.” The latter single inspired the viral “silhouette” challenge on TikTok, where users mimicked Doja’s appearance in the “Streets” (Silhouette Remix) music video. Enjoy a visually bold concert experience live on The Scarlet Tour , which marks the Grammy-award-winning rapper’s first North American arena venture. 

Lil Tjay’s music is a true form of self-expression and calls back to one of hip-hop’s purposes in creating a space to freely speak on the violence and hardships experienced in life, particularly by Black men. After recovering from a traumatic shooting last June, Lil Tjay is back and setting off on his Beat The Odds tour. The rapper will be promoting his newest album, 222 , while touring North America, New Zealand and Australia. The album highlights his survival and struggles with vulnerability and grief after the shooting. “Project Walls” and “June 22nd” are popular tracks from the album that fans can expect to hear on tour along with hits like “Calling My Phone,” “Run it Up” and “F.N.” Don’t miss out and get your Lil Tjay tickets today.

Latin Stars Bringing a New Sound to Hip-Hop

When hip-hop culture began spreading throughout New York, it naturally influenced the music of neighboring communities, particularly those with Latin and Caribbean roots. This created a path for famous New York rappers like Fat Joe and Angie Martinez, who have Puerto Rican origins. Reggaeton, a music style popularized in Puerto Rico, was influenced by Jamaican music, just like hip-hop. This intersection helped people like Daddy Yankee and Don Omar become acclaimed figures in the global music scene. Check out the following Latin singers and rappers that are bringing a new sound to hip-hop.

Armando Christian Pérez aka Pitbull is an iconic Cuban-American rapper and singer-songwriter whose music career took off in the 2000s. While his debut album, M.I.A.M.I., was released in 2004, it was Pitbull Starring in Rebelution (2009) that made Pérez a breakout artist. The lead singles, “I Know You Want Me(Calle Ocho)” and “Hotel Room Service,” shot to the Top 10 of Billboard ’s Hot 100 and succeeded abroad in several European nations. Pitbull has collaborated with artists like Ying Yang Twins , DJ Khaled, Shakira, Ne-Yo and dozens more. He has won upwards of 48 awards from Billboard and the US and Latin Grammys, in categories like Top Rap Song, Best Urban Performance and Latin Song of the Year. 

Get Pitbull tickets and catch this superstar on The Trilogy Tour alongside global Latin stars Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias. The trio will put on unique sets during each stop, showcasing their versatile styles. Fans can expect a thrilling mix of rap, reggaeton and dance hits like “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” “Bailando” and “Give Me Everything” with tickets to The Trilogy Tour. 

Peso Pluma has become a prominent figure in the “corridos tumbados” movement. The movement revitalized regional Mexican music, fusing it with trap, hip-hop and urbano styles. Tracks like “Ella Naila Sola” and “Luna” made Pluma one of Billboard ’s Latin Artists on the Rise, with three of his singles making it to the Top 10. The Guadalajara-born rapper received nominations for awards like Viral Anthem and Artist to Watch at the 2023 MTV Millennial Awards. He has worked with Latin artists like Becky G and Yng Lvcas, whose single “La Bebé” (Remix), won the pair the Remix of the Year award at the 2023 Premios Tu Música Urbano.

Get your Peso Pluma tickets now and see him embark on his first US tour. Beginning in July and through late October, the Mexican singer-songwriter will be making stops in 17 major US cities.

At 16, Jhayco, formerly Jhayco Cortez, began writing songs for artists like Tito El Bambino and Zion & Lennox. His work paid off and Cortez signed with Universal Music Latino in 2017. Jhayco released his debut album, Famouz , in 2019. It featured the single “No Me Conoce,” which shot to the top of Latin music charts and became a multi-certified US hit. Jhayco’s success continued with his sophomore album, Timelezz , which secured the No. 2 spot on Billboard ’s Top Latin Albums chart. His collaboration with Bad Bunny on “Daikiti,” earned both Puerto Rican rappers a Best Urban Song nomination at the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards. Enjoy addictive dance tracks like “Medusa” and “Mami Chula” on the Vida Rockstar tour with Jhayco tickets .

Myke Towers

A Latin artist currently taking over the charts, Towers became No. 1 on Billboard ’s Latin Airplay charts in May. His second album, Easy Money Baby , spawned multi-platinum hits like “La Playa” and “Si Se Da.” Myke Towers is an artist with international rapport in the Latin, afrobeat, reggae and alt-pop music communities. He has teamed up with some of the best in the Latin music industry like Bad Bunny, Piso 21 and Daddy Yankee. The latter collaboration resulted in the “Gasolina” (Safari Riot Remix) which was featured in the movie, Fast X .

Following his fourth album debut, La Vida Es Una , Towers is embarking on The La Vida Es Una tour. Enjoy songs like “Caramelo,” “Bandido” and “LALA” with Myke Towers tickets .

Top Hip-Hop Celebrations in 2023

Can’t decide which of these tours to see live? Catch a music festival celebrating all things hip-hop and the creators that have revolutionized the culture. Check out artists like Mary J. Blige , Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage live. 

Take it back to where it all began 50 years ago in the Bronx with Hip Hop 50 Live tickets. The concert takes place Aug. 11 at Yankee Stadium with a stellar lineup featuring Run DMC, Eve, the Sugar Hill Gang and Ice Cube as well as Lil Kim, A$AP Ferg and Trina. Get Hip Hop 50 Live tickets to be part of an unforgettable celebration of the birth of hip-hop music and culture.

Or head to the West Coast with Lights On Festival tickets . The event will feature Grammy award-winning singer H.E.R. along with Jazmine Sullivan, Don Toliver, Toosii and other R&B and rap stars. The festival kicks off Sept. 16 and 17 at the Shoreline Festival Grounds in Mountain View, Calif.

With ONE Musicfest tickets you can catch Kendrick Lamar, Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion and Brent Faiyaz at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. TEMS, Coi Leray, Kodak Black and others will also be performing at the Southeast’s biggest urban music and arts festival.

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Most Iconic Hip-Hop Tours Of 2023

Fans saw quite a few impressive hip-hop tours in 2023. Many of them coincided with the biggest releases of the year, some in celebration of major career milestones, and others serving as signifiers of artists' new creative pursuits. As live music continues to pick back up following years of postponements and cancellations related to the pandemic, artists have kicked things into high gear, seemingly making up for the lost time.

Supporters have gotten the chance to catch beloved legacy acts, artists new to the mainstream embarking on their first-ever large-scale tours, and irrefutably skilled performers honed in more than ever this year, proving that live music is back in a big way. Check out some of the most iconic tours of 2023 below.

Beyonce - The RENAISSANCE Tour

In May, Beyonce embarked on her anxiously awaited RENAISSANCE world tour in Europe, setting off on the North American leg in July. The Texas native went about as big as one could go, enlisting the help of a massive flying "disco horse" as well as other extravagant props, and leaning into the tour's silver theme with her intricate costumes. The hive followed suit , coming through with similarly elaborate looks in line with the essence of the tour. Beyonce's nearly three-hour sets spanned almost the entirety of her discography, packing in plenty of fun crowd-pleasers and unapologetic anthems.

Her 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy also adorably joined her onstage as a dancer throughout the majority of the tour, the cherry on top for dedicated Bey fans. After closing the tour in October, Beyonce immediately got to work on her corresponding concert film and documentary. It arrived in theaters on December 1, expectedly taking over the box office. It saw the largest opening for the first weekend of December in two decades, bringing in $21 million.

Drake & 21 Savage - The It's All A Blur Tour

In July, Drake and 21 Savage kicked off the It's All A Blur tour in support of their 2022 collaborative LP, Her Loss. They have since made their way across North America, performing in over 20 cities. Up until October, 21 Savage was unable to join the Toronto native for the tour's Canadian stops due to immigration issues. He later secured his green card, as revealed in Drake's track "8AM In Charlotte," leading to speculation that he'd appear at the tour's final scheduled dates in Toronto. Fans were left disappointed when night one came and went, with no sign of 21 Savage.

Rumors swirled that 21 Savage wouldn't appear in Toronto at all, but luckily, he was able to perform on night two. Drake has since announced another leg of the tour alongside J. Cole, Big as The What? . while 21 Savage went on to perform across Europe, making the most of his new immigration status. This tour was Drake's first in five years and featured plenty of special guests, giveaways, and more. It also coincided with the rollout of his eagerly-anticipated album For All The Dogs , making for some seriously charged crowds.

The Weeknd - The After Hours Til Dawn Tour

The Weeknd set off on his After Hours Till Dawn tour in the summer of 2022 and has been making his way around the world ever since. After wrapping up his scheduled North American dates, he embarked on the European and Latin American leg of the tour in 2023. Heading into the new year, he'll make stops around Oceania.

The performer has broken various records so far, hitting several memorable milestones throughout his trek across Europe. He broke London Stadium's attendance record, drawing in a staggering 80,000 fans. The tour later secured the title of the highest-grossing tour for a Black artist in European history. So far, fans have seen The Weeknd perform hits from 2020's After Hours , 2022's Dawn FM , and more. Striking visuals, unforgettable costumes, pyrotechnics and more have made the tour one to remember, cementing its place as one of the most memorable of the year.

Travis Scott - The Circus Maximus Tour

Following the release of UTOPIA , Travis Scott performed at the iconic Circus Maximus stadium in Rome. This followed the cancellation of his previously scheduled performance at the Pyramids of Giza. The show was a spectacle and even saw a surprise appearance from Kanye West. Shortly after, he announced his Circus Maximus tour in support of the album.

He kicked off the tour, which will see him stop in over 30 cities around the U.S. and Canada, in October. After taking over the charts with Utopia and with no doubts that the hitmaker would go all out, tickets for the trek went fast . Boasting elaborate stage design, pyrotechnics, and setlists comprised of an abundance of fan favorites, his performances have been a sight to see. After watching supporters clamor to get their hands on tickets, Travis Scott announced additional dates in November that run into next year.

50 Cent - The Final Lap Tour

In May, 50 Cent announced that he'd be taking a major trek across North America and Europe in honor of the 20th anniversary of his 2003 album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ . Marketed as the performer's last all-in tour , as 50 Cent plans to adjust his focus to his other business endeavors, fans knew they were in for something big. Consequently, tickets have been selling like wildfire, with 840K purchased only a week after sales began. The hitmaker's been joined by Busta Rhymes at all stops, and Jeremih for North American dates.

Audiences have been hyped at all of these shows, and understandably so. The 48-year-old has been giving his Final Lap his all , performing his classics and bringing out countless high-profile special guests. So far, fans have been surprised with the likes of Eminem, Nas, Fat Joe , and more. Fif's currently on the international leg of the tour, which will run into 2024.

Doja Cat - The Scarlet Tour

Doja Cat embarked on the Scarlet tour on Halloween this year after unleashing her fourth studio album. Scarlet arrived alongside plenty of eye-catching and spooky visuals, indicating that supporters were in for quite a show when she set off on tour. It's safe to say they haven't been disappointed. The hitmaker has come through with plenty of dancing, fun and intricate costumes, and more.

Her setlists have included plenty of chart-topping Scarlet tracks, along with early hits, and even some covers. While performances from Doja have been exciting enough, she's also been joined by Grammy nominee Ice Spice throughout the tour. The 23-year-old has gotten similarly comfortable in the charts over the past year or so, and has plenty of fun fan-favorite tracks, making for an entertaining show all around .

Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour

Back in August, Lauryn Hill announced that she'd be embarking on a tour across the U.S. and Canada in honor of the 25th anniversary of her 1998 LP, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill . Joining the New Jersey native would be none other than her Fugees groupmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel. The news followed a mini-reunion that fans saw earlier in the year at the 2023 Roots Picnic. At the time, they were told to "stay tuned," and were not left disappointed.

So far, audiences have seen the hitmaker perform classics from her Grammy-winning debut, as well as fan favorite Fugees hits. After setting off in September, however, Hill unfortunately had to postpone the remainder of the tour. Only a couple of months in, she revealed that she had “been battling serious vocal strain." She's now taking time off to rest her vocal cords but promises that the tour will conclude in 2024.

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Top 10 Highest Grossing Rap Tours of 2023

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Last week, Billboard revealed its year-end Boxscore charts , ranking the top tours, venues, and promoters of 2023. That coverage included analysis of the new wave of genre diverse artists crashing stadium stages, and in turn, our charts. Here, we are breaking down the year’s biggest tours, genre by genre . Today, we continue with rap.

Hip-hop had a confusing year, celebrating all of the groundbreaking art and success that has come in its first 50 years, while also dealing with a drought of crossover hits. But major releases from Drake , Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott helped momentum in the second half of 2023, while a new class of headliners waits in the wings.

Rap has never scaled on stage in quite the same way that pop, rock and country have. Its share of the top 100 tour grosses slips from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.7% this year, having peaked at 5.2% in 2019. And even as Latin and K-pop acts increase their touring footprint with international stadium shows, hip-hop artists have yet to cross that threshold. The genre’s biggest names have mounted stadium tours alongside pop peers ( Jay-Z with Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake ; Eminem with Rihanna ) but outside of one-off dates, there has yet to be a major stadium tour by a rapper on their own.

That’s not to say that rap hasn’t generated stars big enough to compete with pop stars such as Taylor Swift and Harry Styles . R&B/hip-hop was confirmed as the most popular genre in America in 2017 and has continued that reign into the new decade. Rap artists led Billboard ’s year-end Top Artist ranking for four consecutive years (2018-21) and there are six in this year’s top 20 – more than any other genre. With Doja Cat , Lil Uzi Vert , Rod Wave and Travis Scott already touring into the 2024 reporting period, the genre’s prospects are looking up.

Keep reading to check out the top 10 highest grossing tours of 2023 by hip-hop artists, with such acts qualifying due to recent performance on Billboard ’s Top Rap Albums and/or Hot Rap Songs charts. Rankings are determined according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. All reported shows worldwide between Nov. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023, are eligible.

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4batz Announces Thank You, Jada Tour: Here Are the Dates

The trek marks the artist's first-ever headlining tour.

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4batz is hitting the road soon for his first-ever headlining tour, Thank You, Jada Tour, which he announced Wednesday (June 5).

“A n—a finally going on tour. Presale drops tomorrow hit dat link in bio to get early access. See yall on tour,” he wrote on Instagram with two bat emojis.

The nine-date jaunt will kick off on July 29 at Chicago’s Avondale Music Hall and goes through major cities such as Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Los Angeles before wrapping on Aug. 10 at Oakland’s KMEL Summer Jam.

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The tour starts two months after 4batz (real name Neko Bennett) released his debut EP U Made Me a St4r via 4batz/gamma. The 11-track mixtape contains his debut single “Act I: Stickerz ’99,'” his breakout hit “Act II: Date @ 8” (which earned him his first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 due to the Drake remix) and the Ye remix of “Act III: On God? (She Like).”

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50 Cent Set A New Record With Ticket Sales From Last Year's Rap Tour

• 50 Cent sets world record with Final Lap Tour, exceeding $100 million in sales, solidifying his financial success in the music industry.
• Apart from music, 50 Cent's ventures in acting, producing, and business, including Vitaminwater investment and clothing line, boosted his $40 million net worth.
• The rapper continues to diversify with upcoming novel release, The Accomplice, showcasing his storytelling beyond the realm of music and entertainment.

Taylor Swift may have risen to billionaire status thanks to the success of her Eras tour, but it looks like 50 Cent is giving her a run for her money. The rapper has just set a new world record with the impressive sales of his recently announced tour, further increasing his net worth.

The rapper launched the The Final Lap worldwide tour in March 2023, performing shows until December of the same year. The tour included performances in various major cities across the United States and internationally, such as Nashville, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Paris.

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The tour officially concluded in December 2023, with 50 Cent’s final show taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 3. However, the following year, The Final Lap continues to make news, as it has become the fourth rap tour to exceed $100 million in ticket sales .

In the world of rap tours, several have achieved remarkable financial success, setting high benchmarks in the music industry. Jay-Z and Beyoncé's On the Run II Tour is one of the most successful, grossing approximately $253.5 million . Drake's Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour also made a significant impact, raking in around $111 million.

But of course, these revenues pale in comparison to the billion-dollar success of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, which is continuing to make money as Swift performs the European leg of the world tour.

Though he’s best known for his music, 50 Cent hasn’t only made a name for himself as a rapper. He owes his net worth – which is estimated to be $40 million – to a variety of ventures. This includes significant profits from his early investment in Vitaminwater, which reportedly earned him around $100 million when the company was sold to Coca-Cola.

Additionally, 50 Cent has ventured into acting and producing , most notably with the hit TV series Power , which he produced and starred in. He also launched his own line of spirits, including Effen Vodka, and has a successful clothing line, G-Unit Clothing Company.

50 Cent has another potentially lucrative project in the work, but it’s not music related. With the tour behind him, he’s now preparing to release a novel titled The Accomplice , scheduled to debut on September 3. The story follows FBI agent Nia Robinson, who works in the robbery division. Nia's decision to join the agency was influenced by her desire to clear her father’s name after he was convicted of embezzlement.

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The Best Albums Of 2024 (So Far)

With six months down and thousands of albums released, here is our ranking of the best albums of 2024 so far.

Looking from afar, this year in music can be broken down into four words—Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar. But if you zoom in and focus on the granular, you get a more nuanced understanding: midway through, 2024 has not only been a great year for music but a great year for albums. (Those things don’t always overlap.) 

The variety is stunning; there has been a healthy mix of releases from superstars, underground veterans, promising rookies, and consistent journeymen. Taken as a whole, it can seem chaotic trying to capsulize the year so far. There are all of these little pockets thriving in pop and hip-hop right now, pushing boundaries in their own unique way. 

So, with six months down and thousands of albums released, here is our ranking of the best albums of 2024 so far.

25. 4Batz, u made me a st4r

Label: 4batz/gamma

Release date: May 3

There were a lot of questions surrounding 4Batz’s musical origins and how the 20-year-old Dallas singer went from being an unknown to one of the most talked about new artists on the planet in less than a year. And his debut EP, u made me a st4r, answers a lot of those questions. The “who” that made 4Batz a star is, in part, his ex Jada. The singer spends the entire project talking indirectly to her through various love ballads that harken back to a time when R&B was mostly about yearning. 4Batz expands his reach outside the first three “acts'' that made him a rising star. This includes hitters like “act iv: fkcin u (18+)” and “act viii: i hate to be alone.” 4Batz still has room to grow, but as far as origin stories go, u made me a st4r is compelling enough to make you want to keep reading. — Jordan Rose  

24. Gunna, One of Wun

Label: YSL/300 Entertainment

Release date: May 9

Gunna likes to rap like he’s floating down a river, letting himself flow into every little pocket of the beat without putting up much resistance. It’s a hypnotizing style that lends itself well to vibe-setting albums that glide from one song to the next, and on One of Wun he allows his vocal inflections to freely bounce off every snare and hi-hat in a way that’s as watery his most iconic cover shoot . So, as surprising as it might be to see a name like Leon Bridges on this tracklist, don’t underestimate Gunna’s ability to go toe to toe with the smoothest vocalists on the planet. One of Wun is highlighted by standouts like the title track and “Hakuna Matata,” but don’t be afraid to start this one on track one and let it freely wash over you until the end. — Eric Skelton

23. Kali Uchis, Orquideas

Label: Geffen Records

Release date: Jan. 12

In a career that stretches over a decade, Kali Uchis has earned a reputation for music that's as versatile as it is stylish. She reinforced that reputation with Orquídeas , an LP that blends synth pop, reggaeton, and cosmic R&B with seamless ease. For “Muñekita,” she teams up with El Alfa and JT for a dembow-infused single that conjures sexual impulse in the heat of the dancefloor. Meanwhile, on “Te Mata,” she stews in a disembodied soundbed for a break-up anthem that's as spiteful as it is luxuriant. It’s all connected by a deft sequencing and vocals that can emit hurt or icy cool. It’s a virtuosic effort that captures all the atmospheric cool of last year’s Red Venus in Moon . The LP, her second Spanish-speaking effort, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, proving once again that slaps will always translate. — Peter A. Berry

22. Yung Lean & Bladee, Psykos

Label: World Affairs 

Release date: March 13

Yung Lean and Bladee have been creative comrades for years. But despite the fact that they are both extremely prolific, they had, up until this year, never released a project together. And then, out of nowhere, they dropped Psykos , an at times tender, at times gutting emo record that is only 22 minutes but sounds like an epic. The project was produced entirely by Palmistry and silent$ky, who provide a more rock-inspired, analog sound for the two rappers to play in. With this new palette, Bladee and Lean perform some of the best songwriting of their career—abstract yet riddled with detailed. (On “Still,” Bladee sings: “To kill and feel no remorse. To brutally apply force. To take away what is yours. And leave your body a corpse.”) About a month after Psykos dropped, Bladee would release a more traditional Bladee album, featuring most of his regular contributors, like F1lthy and Whitearmor. But Psykos is very much a natural progression for the two artists. Something tells me we’ll be back soon. — Dimas Sanfiorenzo

21. Mach-Hommy, #RICHAXXHAITIAN

Label: Mach-Hommy

Release date: May 17

Much has been written about Mach-Hommy’s idiosyncrasies over the years, from his mysterious background to his unorthodox distribution strategies. But sometimes the dialogue around the Haitian-American rapper overshadows an indisputable fact: Mach-Hommy has been building one of the great catalogs in underground rap history, in volume and in impact. 

So when you get an album like #RICHAXXAITIAN , it’s best to not get buried in narrative—like why Spotify took the album off, briefly—and focus on the music. #RICHAXXAITIAN is incredible. It’s his first solo album since flirting with Griselda in 2021, and it's in conversation with previous Mach albums: HBO (Haitian Body Odor) , Pray for Haiti, and Balens Cho (Hot Candles) . Haiti is going through a particularly turbulent time right now, and you can hear the stress. There is a political undercurrent all over this album: you have Creole rapping; snippets of news clips; choruses about the International Monetary Fund; and even an extended skit with the infamous Haitian Jack. The album is heady but not isolating; if you’re an underground rap nerd there is nothing more exhilarating than listening to Mach and Roc Marciano go full Raekwon and Ghostface on “ANTONOMASIA” or hearing Black Thought raise the stakes on the standout “COPY COLD.” — Dimas Sanfiorenzo

20. Chris Patrick, The Calm

Release date: April 3

Chris Patrick stands out as an emcee because he’s not afraid to put his ugly truths on wax. Being on the precipice of rap greatness is cool in theory, until you’re reminded that the toll for switching lanes on life are the late bills that are still due and the trauma that still needs to be addressed. There are moments on The Calm where Chris sounds reminiscent of The Warm Up era J. Cole in the way he weaves personal stories into his rhymes, The Calm is uniquely Chris Patrick’s because he spits with the courage and conviction of a fully realized rapper from East Orange, New Jersey. — Jordan Rose

19. Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine

Label: Republic

Release date: March 8

No one besides the Kardashians want to be the center of tabloids, but Ariana Grande made the best of it with Eternal Sunshine , a compelling album that plays and prods with our imagination while sifting through her own love life. A concept LP that nods to the surreality of Jim Carrey’s 2004 flick, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , the album sees Grande extend playful nods to a bunch of stuff that’s flatout not our business (“true story”) before truly opening up about her failed marriage (“eternal sunshine”). She renders all of her feelings and attitudes through a more subdued singing approach—you won’t catch many of those Mariah Carey-esque vocal acrobatics here—and dynamic, yet atmospheric soundscapes that capture her pensiveness. Shifting through snark, vulnerability and production that ranges from moody R&B to synth pop, she transmutes her love life messiness into something meticulous and spotlessly clean.— Peter A. Berry

18. Tyla, TYLA

Label: Fax / Epic 

Release date: March 22

On her eponymous debut LP, South African pop vocalist Tyla brings a sensual edge to her girl next door charm. Last year, you couldn’t miss her inescapable breakout single, “Water,” but on TYLA, the singer makes a splash on 14 tracks, all summertime-appropriate. Tyla softly coos flirtation on the lush “Breathe Me,” invites collaborators Gunna and Skillibeng to the bashment on the tantalizing “Jump,” and proclaims her “masterpiece” status on the aptly-titled “ART.” The 22-year-old comes into her own on TYLA and extends listeners a fresh introductory album. — Jaelani Turner-Williams

17. Ye & Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures

Release date: Feb. 10

Look. ’Ye hasn’t said shit in six years, and when he has let loose even semi-coherent thoughts, they’re as delusional as they are hateful. And yet, he’s able to make his vapidness sound pretty damn good on Vultures 1 , a shimmeringly vacuous joint album with Ty Dolla $ign. Here, Yeezy’s production is as luminous as it is dynamic, oscillating between celestial gospel (“Stars”) and pulsing Chicago house (“Paid”). ’Ye himself doesn’t say anything notable, but with Dolla $igns’ pristine vocals and strong guest verses from Freddie Gibbs, Rich The Kid and even YG, he doesn’t really have to. “Back to Me” is one of the quirkiest and most electric songs of 2024, with Kanye’s absurdist hook being a mesmerizingly jarring juxtaposition with Dolla $ign’s serene bridge. “Carnival” is an apocalyptic banger that saw ’Ye literally import Inter Milan fanatics to serve up colosseum chants for the hook. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Fun, well-executed, and occasionally inventive, the LP proves that, somewhere behind the haze of bullshit remains a curator that’s as genius as he is troubling.— Peter A. Berry

16. Rapsody, Please Don't Cry

Label: We Each Other / Jamla / Roc Nation  

Release date: May 17 

The rap world is in a better place when Rapsody drops. And she delivered with interest on her fourth studio album, Please Don’t Cry. Each of the songs feel like distinct acts in a play that tell the tale of how Rapsody found solace in her insecurities and converted them into pure energy that she channels through precise bars. With the help of Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Niko Brim, Alex Isley, and more, Please Don’t Cry is an album that champions coming-as-you-are from an artist who is a true master of the craft. — Jordan Rose   

15. Bossman Dlow, Mr Beat The Road

Label: Alamo

Release date: March 15

There’s no award for “Slick Talker of the Year,” but if there was one, BossMan Dlow might just take home the W. Mr Beat The Road is a stylish exercise in hard-earned street savvy and effortless swagger. Over the course of 17 tracks, the Port Salerno, Florida spitter imbues motivational get-money raps with folksy everyman levity. The immediacy of his humor embeds his aspirational raps with subtle authority and accessibility—the sort of shit talk you might overhear at a dice game. “Left wrist on frost, look like a bag of ice/I'm drivin' the Bentley Bentayga like I don't love my life,” he spits on “Get In With Me,” a track that’s basically, “Get in loser, we’re gonna be trap stars’.” — Peter A. Berry

14. Yeat, 2093

Label: Field Trip Recordings/Capitol Records

Release date: Feb. 16

Yeat doesn’t talk much, but when he does , he usually brings up his two favorite topics: time traveling and aliens. So it was really only a matter of time until he made a whole sci-fi rap album about his dystopian vision of the future. Full of sludgy beats and outlandish lyrics, 2093 is a delirious-ass project that leans into all of Yeat’s eccentricities, and it doesn’t sound like any other rap album this year. Shit, it doesn’t even sound like it came from Earth. Whether he’s making apathetic moshpit anthems like “Breathe” or singing about love on industrial rave records like “ILUV,” Yeat listens to all of his most self-indulgent impulses and pulls off an intoxicating album that might just make you forget what planet you’re on (or even what year it is). — Eric Skelton

13. Mk.gee, Two Star & the Dream Police

Label:  R&R

Release date: Feb. 9

Through the dreamy, waning haze that is Mk.gee’s debut album, Two Star & The Dream Police , the Linwood, New Jersey singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist finds the same passion (and confidence) in his voice as he does in his guitar. Mk.gee melds ethereal bedroom pop and alternative R&B that just barely sits on the edge of the genre. However, there’s a certain push-and-pull that feels otherworldly yet nostalgic on Two Star . Tracks like “I Want” and “Candy” sound like songs you’ve heard before, but can’t quite place your finger on. Highlights such as “Alesis,” “Rylee & I” and “Are You Looking Up” is music from a bird’s eye view—filled with detours, abstractions and other quirks that take your eyes off the road (even for a split second). He mysteriously drawls throughout much of the 12-track LP, whispering between the ebbs and flows of his inimitable guitar playing. This, though, is the beauty of Two Star & The Dream Police : It’s intimate yet expansive, a fever dream in final form. So alien yet so human. — Jon Barlas

12. MIKE & Tony Seltzer, Pinball

Label:  10k 

Release date: March 6

MIKE’s flows are as crooked as ever on Pinball, but Tony Seltzer’s production choices are able to contain them within boundaries that allow new listeners to zig when the New York rapper zags. The album works because every track feels like a new game MIKE is creating; you’re compelled to hear what pocket he and Earl Sweatshirt decide to glide down on “On God,” or what the fuck he and Jay Critch are going to rap about on “Reminiscing.” The outcome never disappoints, either. Pinball is special because it maintains its underground sensibilities without limiting itself to esoteric subject matter. — Jordan Rose  

11. Kenny Mason, 9

Label:  RCA

Release date: March 14

Kenny Mason is rap’s true chosen one whether you realize it or not. As the final piece to a trilogy of projects, 9 unleashes Kenny Mason’s full breadth of niche versatility compacted into nine tracks (18 in total, counting each EP). A potent sample of the Atlanta star’s dynamic skill set, the album—featuring Veeze, BabyDrill and Toro Y Moi—not only showcases the rapper’s affinity for deep, narrative-driven lyrics, but his signature ability to blend ATL trap, sample hip-hop, and heavy metal into one. He toes this line near perfectly on 9 , as career-defining highlights like “CHOSEN,” “SLIP” and “MONEY SIGNS” exude reflective themes of his embattled upbringing in Atlanta. Hard rock has always been Mason’s forte, honing the stark grittiness of grunge guitars, Nirvana-esque growls and a tenacity that catches ears (heard on “US” and “FEEL IT”). However, it’s triumphant diary entries (“LUMINOUS”), rattling trap (“EASY DUB”) and out-of-left-field hits (“SLIP”) that sees Mason reach new heights and enjoy the view. — Jon Barlas 

10. 21 Savage, American Dream

Label:  Slaughter Gang / Epic 

american dream is packed with blockbuster aura. The UK-born, Atlanta-raised rapper not only puts forth a full-length effort dedicated to his origins—seen mobbing through the streets of his native London on “redrum”—but sets the stage for his most cohesive solo project to date. Known for infusing menace with luxury, and even tackling loverboy anthems as of late, tracks like “all of me,” “née-nah” and “see the real,” among others, delve into his complicated lifestyle—offering some of Savage’s most concise and personal performances of his catalog. 21 was already a superstar, but american dream resolidifies his status as one of the premier hitmakers of this generation. — Jon Barlas 

9. J. Cole, Might Delete Later

Label: Cole World / Interscope 

Release date: April 5

Yes, the title of J. Cole’s surprise project, Might Delete Later , aged poorly. But the title also proves that even the Carolina rapper’s throwaway verses still create motion that forces the music industry to stop and listen. Might Delete Later offers a wide array of subject matter that gives fans an update on Cole’s mental state—like the regret he feels about holding grudges after losing a friend on “Stealth Mode,” and how  he continues to wrestle with the gravity of his fame on the second half of his verse on “H.Y.B.” The project’s thesis is found on “Trae The Truth in Ibiza,” where Cole raps about how he’s still working to show every aspect of himself in the music—“the good, the bad, the ugly, the strong, the weak.” These untidy truths are what make Cole Cole, and what makes Might Delete Later worthwhile—with or without a diss record. — Jordan Rose

8. Vince Staples, Dark Times

Label: Def Jam / Blacksmith 

Release date: May 23

To drop his sixth and final album on Def Jam, Vince Staples took a walk down memory lane. Staples’ latest LP, Dark Times , puts Long Beach in his front view; from folkish opener “Black&Blue,” which recalls his self-titled 2021 album, to electronic hitter “Little Homies,” which could easily be a Big Fish Theory throwaway. Tracks “Freeman” and “Étouffée” find Staples reveling in his major label exit, the latter song even turning into an all-out bounce music function. While he still looks over his shoulder for hidden dangers, Staples doesn’t hide from his reality and narrates them as only he knows how. — Jaelani Turner-Williams 

7. Anycia, PRINCESS POP THAT

Label: UnitedMasters

Release date: April 26

Anycia’s Princess Pop proves that the future of Atlanta rap is in good hands. Despite being a relatively new artist, Anycia commands every song on her debut album,  even when she’s rapping with more established acts like Latto on “Back Outside.” She keeps shit Atlanta across a diverse array of beats, from sexy drill with a JetsonMade southern twist on “That’s Hard” with Cash Cobain, to spitting over a K-Pop sample on “Eat!” Even when the subject matter overlaps, Anycia is still able to make the tracks feel distinct with the different pockets she finds. Princess Pop That only has a 27-minute run time, but that’s all the time Anycia needs to convince you that she has natural talent and the work ethic to send her career to the stratosphere in due time. — Jordan Rose

6. Billie Eilish, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT

Label: Darkroom / Interscope

Billie Eilish has always found a way to surprise and defy expectations, but Hit Me Hard and Soft stretches this notion beyond. Her most authentic and versatile body of work, Eilish transcends through refreshing electronic-laced cuts (“Chihiro”), bassy bangers like her hit single “Lunch” and aching tender ballads (“Birds of a Feather” and “Wildflower”) with ease. As always, created with her brother Finneas, the album ultimately transports you to an alternate universe yet finds Eilish crooning with a refined sense of self-assurance and authenticity. While her previous album, Happier Than Ever , reflected on a period of confusion and depression, Hit Me Hard and Soft marks Eilish’s ability to embrace the complexities of her identity and intimacy—welcoming her constant evolution as an artist above all. — Jon Barlas 

5. Metro Boomin & Future, We Still Don't Trust You

Label: Epic / Freebandz / Republic / Boominati Worldwide 

Release date: April 12

If We Don’t Trust You is Knives Out than We Still Don’t Trust You is Glass Onion, a blockbuster sequel that can stand with the first. After kicking off the 2024 rap war with a high-octane hip-hop album, the Atlanta duo slow the tempo on their second offering by pouring a syrupy concoction of R&B ballads over deceptively fluttery beats. The Weeknd delivers his Drake disses over angelic interludes on “All to Myself,” while Future goes deep into his own melodic pockets with elite precision on tracks like “Beat It,” “Right 4 You,” and “Red Leather.” The second half of We Still Don’t Trust You also feels like an entirely different project that taps into mixtape Future and adds a different dimension to the album. We Still Don’t Trust You may not have a song similar to “Like That,” but it does provide a diverse offering of tracks equipped with lush sonic pairings that create the perfect sequel to a blockbuster that only Future and Metro Boomin could orchestrate. — Jordan Rose

4. Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter

Label: Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia 

Release date: March 29 

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter is a homecoming for the Houston legend, with her celebrating her country roots while simultaneously reclaiming them. Like she did with Renaissance, Bey acts as a great party host and finds a way to welcome everyone into her line dance by embracing the jazz and blues roots of southern music while also infusing it with her own brand of R&B and rap. Beyoncé makes her own versions of country classics like “Jolene” and “Blackbird,” while also highlighting a rising generation of Black country stars like Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, and more across the album. Cowboy Carter is packed with homages to country’s past while still leaving room for its future, creating a bridge in generations that only Beyoncé could. — Jordan Rose

3. Chief Keef, Almighty So 2

Release date: May 10

Rap sequels usually stink. Often, they are a sign that a rapper is running out of ideas, so they try to channel a feeling from a previous era, with the hope that it sparks some sort of enthusiasm. So it’s credit to Chief Keef—who at only 28 is a grizzled rap veteran—and his artistry that the sequel to his 2013 classic sounds this inspired. Almighty So 2 is the most versatile rap record of the year so far, one that never stops surprising. And with the exception of the Michael Blackson skits, it’s an album that doesn’t depend on nostalgia, instead finding different pockets that allow Sosa to challenge his creative instincts. (In an interview with the Recording Academy , Chief Keef was relatively dismissive of any sequel comparisons.)

So what do we have here: an album where Chief Keef—a big Dipset fan—plays around with Bobby Womack soul samples, merging them with gatling gun drum patterns; an album where he pulls out the red carpet for Tierra Whack to spit a verse of the year candidate; an album where he’s brash and confrontational one moment, reflective the next, like on "Believe;" an album where he clashes his aggressive rap flow with the most pristine production you’ll hear in contemporary rap (“Treat Myself”). So… when is Almighty So 3 coming? — Dimas Sanfiorenzo

2. ScHoolboy Q, Blue Lips

Label: Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope 

Release date: March 1

It’s easy to lose track of ScHoolboy Q, In the shadow of Kendrick Lamar. The last time we heard from him, it was his lackluster 2019 album, CrasH Talk. That d idn’t get him any legacy points. But Blue Lips did. Coated shapeshifting production, lucid reflections, flexible vocal performances and dynamic flow structures, the LP reminded folks of Q’s all-around rap mastery. Tracks like “Cooties” and his Mac Miller tribute, “Blueslides,” are among the most personal and technically sharp raps of his career. Laced with an alluring flute sample and bars that can be as celebratory as they are reflective, “Thank God 4 Me” is one of the best rap songs of the year. Tracks like those are as powerful as any he’s ever created—and the same goes for Blue Lips . — Peter A. Berry

1. Metro Boomin & Future, We Don't Trust You

The best Future music is driven by spite, whether it’s animosity towards an ex or a rap rival. We Don’t Trust You , Future and Metro Boomin’s first official collabo album, is now known as the project that launched the greatest rap battle of all time. But I’m here to tell you it’s more than just “Like That.” The album is a return to form for one hip-hop’s greatest rap artists and easily the best release of the first half of 2024.   

Yes, We Don’t Trust You is a middle finger to Drake—with various snubs throughout. But it also functions as a response to growing apathy around Future’s releases. Pluto has had hits over the last couple of years—“Y our first No. 1, I had to put it in your hand ”—but there’s been dwindling returns on his last couple of albums. 

That changed with We Don’t Trust You . On this album, Metro and Future embrace a tried and true formula—rap nostalgia—and elevate shit to blockbuster levels. Channeling the energy of Prodigy—a soft spoken rapper who was always seething with anger —Future embraces a calm but rude demeanor throughout the album. Listen to “Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana).” Listen to “Claustrophobic.” Listen to “Type Shit.” Just elite scumbug rap that is matched by Metro Boomin’s cinematic often layered production, that reminds me of an elevated 2024 version of Mobb Deep’s 1996 Hell on Earth . 

Metro and Future would follow this album with the sequel a couple of weeks later. And while also excellent, it wasn’t needed. They made their point just fine the first time around.  — Dimas Sanfiorenzo 

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Diana Ross, Jack White and Big Sean, who represent three distinct generations of Detroit superstars, will headline Thursday's all-star concert to celebrate the reopening of Michigan Central Station, organizers announced Monday. The sold-out concert will be streamed live starting at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Peacock, followed by a one-hour primetime special at 7 p.m. Sunday on NBC.

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Way back in 1992, Weezer ‘s very first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar at a “dumpy” Los Angeles club called Rodiges.

Thirty-two long years later, both groups are back on the road and playing much bigger venues. However, one doesn’t need to be a rock snob to know that they took relatively different paths to headliner status.

In Weezer’s case, Rivers Cuomo and co. tirelessly released music and toured. As for Dogstar, Keanu and the band took a 20-year hiatus (!) before gigging all over North America last year in support of their 2023 album ‘‘Somewhere Between The Power Lines and Palm Trees.”

With the success of that run, Dogstar — as hinted at above — is back at it again this summer. From July through August, the three-piece outfit will play venues all over North America.

As of now, the only New York gig they have booked is at Waterloo’s del Lago Resort & Casino on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, June 7.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Dogstar tour schedule 2024

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Dogstar set list

Based on our findings at Set List FM , Dogstar stuck to a pretty strict set list on their tour last year.

For a closer look at what they played, here’s a look at what made it to the stage at their Dec. 19 gig at Atlanta’s Center Stage:

01.) “Blonde” 02.) “Lust” 03.) “How the Story Ends” 04.) “Everything Turns Around” 05.) “Lily” 06.) “Glimmer” 07.) “Dillon Street” 08.) “Sunrise” 09.) “Sleep” 10.) “Just Like Heaven” (The Cure cover) 11.) “This Is What Math Is For” 12.) “Overhang” 13.) “Upside” 14.) “Breach” Encore

15.) “I Wanna Be Sedated” (Ramones cover) 16.) “Halo” 17.) “Shallow Easy” 18.) “Jackbox”

Dogstar new music

On Oct. 6, 2023, Dogstar dropped their third studio album “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees,” which happened to be their first in 23 years.

Comprised of 12 tracks, the record delivers straightforward meat and potatoes rock and roll. Standout songs include the catchy “Everything Turns Around,” downbeat “Glimmer” and bluesy “Lily.”

The tune to keep your eye on though is “Lust,” with its slow build, seductive production and tight drumming. We’re not fortune tellers but we’d guess you’ll likely want to give it a second spin after first listen.

Want to check out the record in its entirety? You can find “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees” here.

Dogstar members

The band isn’t just Keanu.

At all shows, the action star will be joined by lead singer and guitarist Bret Domrose as well as drummer Robert Mailhouse.

’90s bands on tour in 2024

Many acts that made their name before the dot com bubble burst are still out and about.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

•  Foo Fighters

•  Blink-182

•  Everclear

•  Green Day

•  Third Eye Blind

Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of the 58 biggest ’90s stars on tour in 2024 to find out.

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This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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