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Kanye West Hitting The Road With Kendrick Lamar For 'Yeezus' Tour

Kanye West is ready to take his show on the road. On Friday (September 6) 'Ye created quite the stir when he tweeted a promotion pic for his upcoming Yeezus Tour.

It's his first solo run since 2008's Glow in the Dark Tour. (On his last tour Yeezy shared the bill with Jay Z to promote their 2011 album Watch the Throne. ) The seven-week, 23-city North American run will also feature Kendrick Lamar . It all starts on October 19 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington and end on December 7 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tickets will go on sale September 13.

West made waves earlier this year when he dropped his now gold-selling Yeezus album. The 10-track LP disregarded tradition as Kanye embarked on a mission with new sounds and new rules, even before Jay Z made it a hashtag. There was no lead-up single, and West premiered the clip for "New Slaves" on the sides of buildings in various cities across the country.

There was no album art, and the physical CD simply came in a clear jewel casing; then of course there were the sonic components. Yeezus, with all of its buzzing bass and electro bleeps and blips made it stand out from every album in Kanye's catalog -- or for that matter, any hip-hop album ever recorded. The innovation was intriguing to Kendrick, who dropped his critically acclaimed debut good kid, m.A.A.d city late last year.

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— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) September 6, 2013

"It was hard for me to grasp it on the first take," K-Dot [article id="1709638"]told MTV News[/article] in June, just a few days after Yeezus was released. "I got it, but as I kept listening throughout the week, I understood where he was going and that was him stepping out of the box again and doing what he felt.

"And as an artist, we all need to take heat into that and salute that because, at the end of the day, it's so much we can do following radio, following the politics in the business so for somebody to come back again and do what they want, it helps out new cats like myself, Cole, Drake, whoever, so salute."

Yeezus Tour Dates:

» 10/19 - Seattle, WA @ KeyArena * #

» 10/20 - Vancouver, B.C. @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena * #

» 10/22 - San Jose, CA @ SAP Center * #

» 10/23 - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena * #

» 10/25 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena * ^

» 10/26 - Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center * #

» 11/1 - Salt Lake City, UT @ EnergySolutions Arena * #

» 11/3 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center * #

» 11/5 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center * #

» 11/7 - Chicago, IL @ United Center * #

» 11/10 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills * #

» 11/12 - Toronto, Ont. @ Air Canada Centre * #

» 11/14 - Montreal, Que. @ Bell Centre #

» 11/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center ^

» 11/17 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden * #

» 11/19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center * ^

» 11/21 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center #

» 11/23 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden * ^

» 11/29 - Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena * #

» 11/30 - Tampa, FL @ Tampa Bay Times Forum ^

» 12/1 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena #

» 12/6 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center #

» 12/7 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center #

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Kanye West Announces ‘The Yeezus Tour’

Kanye West has announced a 23-city trek throughout North America in support of his latest album. "The Yeezus Tour," which is being presented by AEG Live, will open on Oct. 19 in Seattle and close out…

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Kanye West has announced a 23-city trek throughout North America in support of his latest album. “The Yeezus Tour,” which is being presented by AEG Live, will open on Oct. 19 in Seattle and close out Dec. 7 in Houston, with Kendrick Lamar opening on all but five dates.

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The tour will be making stops in most major outlets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston and New York City, where West will entertain both Brooklyn and Manhattan only four days apart (see dates and venues below).

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West last toured extensively with his Watch the Throne collaborator Jay Z, in 2011, and “Yeezus” marks his first solo trek since 2008’s Glow in the Dark tour.

Tickets go on sale in select markets starting Friday, Sept. 13.

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“Yeezus” the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in June, selling 327,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It marked West’s sixth No. 1 album and sixth straight chart-topper (this includes his album with Jay Z). Only his debut album, “The College Dropout,” missed the top slot. 

THE YEEZUS TOUR DATES:

October: 19 Seattle, WA  (KeyArena)  # 20  Vancouver, B.C.  (Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena)  # 22  San Jose, CA  (SAP Center)  # 23  Oakland, CA  (Oracle Arena)  # 25  Las Vegas, NV  (MGM Grand Garden Arena) 26  Los Angeles, CA  (STAPLES Center)  #

November: 1  Salt Lake City, UT  (EnergySolutions Arena)  # 3  Denver, CO  Pepsi Center)  # 5  Minneapolis, MN  (Target Center)  # 7  Chicago, IL  (United Center)  # 10  Detroit, MI  (Palace of Auburn Hills)  # 12  Toronto, Ont. (Air Canada Centre)  # 14  Montreal, Que. (Bell Centre) # 16  Philadelphia, PA  (Wells Fargo Center) 17  Boston, MA  (TD Garden)  # 19  Brooklyn, NY  (Barclays Center)   21  Washington, DC  (Verizon Center) # 23  New York, NY  (Madison Square Garden)   29  Miami, FL  (AmericanAirlines Arena)  # 30  Tampa, FL  (Tampa Bay Times Forum)

December: 1  Atlanta, GA  (Philips Arena) # 6 Dallas, TX  (American Airlines Center) # 7  Houston, TX  )Toyota Center) #

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Kanye West: THE YEEZUS TOUR

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21-time Grammy Award®-winner (and 52-time Grammy® nominee) Kanye West returns to the road this fall for THE YEEZUS TOUR playing Bridgestone Arena - Wednesday, November 27. The 23-city North American tour is in support of his gold album YEEZUS, the most critically acclaimed new album of 2013. Kanye West is a musician, producer, artist, author and designer. He has sold over 30 million albums and over 78 million digital tracks worldwide. He has had six consecutive #1 albums and seven #1 singles, scores of radio hits and millions of concert tickets sold worldwide. He is among the most acclaimed artists of the past decade. Joining Kanye in exclusive support on THE YEEZUS TOUR will be Top Dawg Entertainment's own Kendrick Lamar.

We will conduct a lottery for the Kanye West show at 10:30AM on Friday October 25th at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. The winning lottery number will be first in line, and the following numbers will line up behind that person. Anyone arriving after 10:30AM will join the line at the end. Tickets start at $39.50, and please have your photo ID out if paying by credit card. There is an 8 ticket limit.

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Kanye West Announces 'Yeezus' Tour W/ Kendrick Lamar

As we conclude the summer of Kanye West , the autumn of Yeezus seems to be upon us. Apparently dropping an album, a clothing line and a baby simply wasn't enough for Yeezy. The man's always looking to keep his plate full. In a tweet posted this morning , Yeezy announced a U.S. tour (technically his first solo tour in 5 years) featuring none other than hip-hop's current golden child, Kendrick Lamar . The two titans are set to take off in Seattle in mid-October, in what will surely be a show to revel. Tickets go on sale Friday 9/13/13 (yes, Kanye chose Friday the 13th as the sale date because of course he did). Full dates are listed below, stay tuned for ticket pre-sale links and for more info keep an eye on Kanye's site here .

Kanye West Yeezus Tour Dates With Kendrick Lamar

10 19 13 SEATTLE, WA KEYARENA*#

10 20 13 VANCOUVER, B.C. PEPSI LIVE AT ROGERS ARENA*#

10 22 13 SAN JOSE, CA SAP CENTER*#

10 23 13 OAKLAND, CA ORACLE ARENA*#

10 25 13 LAS VEGAS, NV MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA*^

10 26 13 LOS ANGELES, CA STAPLES CENTER*#

11 01 13 SALT LAKE CITY, UT ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA*#

11 03 13 DENVER, CO PEPSI CENTER*#

11 05 13 MINNEAPOLIS, MN TARGET CENTER*#

11 07 13 CHICAGO, IL UNITED CENTER*#

11 10 13 DETROIT, MI PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS*#

11 12 13 TORONTO, ONT. AIR CANADA CENTRE*#

11 14 13 MONTREAL, QUE. BELL CENTRE#

11 16 13 PHILADELPHIA, PA WELLS FARGO CENTER^

11 17 13 BOSTON, MA TD GARDEN*#

11 19 13 BROOKLYN, NY BARCLAYS CENTER*^

11 21 13 WASHINGTON, DC VERIZON CENTER#

11 23 13 NEW YORK, NY MADISON SQUARE GARDEN*^

11 29 13 MIAMI, FL AMERICANAIRLINES ARENA*#

11 30 13 TAMPA, FL TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM^

12 01 13 ATLANTA, GA PHILIPS ARENA#

12 06 13 DALLAS, TX AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER#

12 07 13 HOUSTON, TX TOYOTA CENTER#

# WITH KENDRICK LAMAR

^ SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Kanye West Announces 23-City Fall Yeezus Tour With Kendrick Lamar

Kanye West is hitting the road! On Friday, Sept. 6, the "Black Skinhead" rapper announced a 23-city North American tour to promote his new album, Yeezus . The tour will kick off with a performance at Seattle's Key Arena on Oct. 19 and run for seven weeks.

Related: PHOTOS: Kanye's most outrageous moments

In the span of those seven weeks, West, 36, will be making stops in major cities all over the U.S. and Canada, including Las Vegas, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, Vancouver, and Montreal. He'll play his final show at the Toyota Center in Houston, Tex., on Dec. 7.

Kendrick Lamar — who recently made headlines for dissing half the hip hop world in a verse for Big Sean 's "Control" — will be the opening act for all but five of the 23 dates. A yet-to-be-announced "special guest" will open when he doesn't.

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This is West's first tour since his Watch the Throne trek with pal Jay Z in 2011, and his first solo tour since his Glow in the Dark tour in 2008. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, Sept. 13.

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(Incidentally, Jay Z also announced new North American tour dates on Friday. His Magna Carter tour includes 34 dates in cities including L.A., Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, and Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Related: PHOTOS: Kanye and Kim's sweetest moments

West's tour news comes just a couple of months after the birth of the hip hop star's daughter, North, with girlfriend Kim Kardashian . As Us Weekly reported in May, both mom and baby are expected to hit the road as part of the rapper's entourage.

"Yes, it's true," a source told Us of reports that Kardashian, 32, would join West on tour. "This was always the plan."

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Kendrick Lamar Announces 2022 Tour

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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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Kanye West Announces Yeezus Tour With Kendrick Lamar, Special Guests

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West will be joined by Kendrick Lamar as his opening act, plus a variety of "special guests" that have yet to be announced.

This is West's first solo gig in five years, but he last toured with Jay Z in support of "Watch the Throne." He recently performed at this summer's Governors Ball festival in New York. The Yeezus Tour, however, is definitely his biggest live performance outing in years.

Oct. 19: Seattle, WA KeyArena * # Oct. 20: Vancouver, B.C. Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena * # Oct. 22: San Jose, CA SAP Center * # Oct. 23: Oakland, CA Oracle Arena * # Oct. 25: Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena * ^ Oct. 26: Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center * #

Nov. 1: Salt Lake City, UT EnergySolutions Arena * # Nov. 3: Denver, CO Pepsi Center * # Nov. 5: Minneapolis, MN Target Center * # Nov. 7: Chicago, IL United Center * # Nov. 10: Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills * # Nov. 12: Toronto, Ont. Air Canada Centre * # Nov. 14: Montreal, Que. Bell Centre # Nov. 16: Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center ^ Nov. 17: Boston, MA TD Garden * # Nov. 19: Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center * ^ Nov. 21: Washington, DC Verizon Center # Nov. 23: New York, NY Madison Square Garden * ^ Nov. 29: Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena * # Nov. 30: Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Times Forum ^

Dec. 1: Atlanta, GA Philips Arena # Dec. 6: Dallas, TX American Airlines Center # Dec. 7: Houston, TX Toyota Center #

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Kendrick Lamar is a rapper born on the 17th of June 1987 in Compton, California, USA. Since the release of his mixtape “Overly Dedicated”, and his second album “good kid, m.A.A.d city”, he has proved himself to be one of the most exciting, critically acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Kendrick Lamar founded the hip-hop supergroup, Black Hippy, in 2009, with the artists Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and ScHoolboy Q. That same year, he began using his first and middle names with the release of his self-titled debut EP. In 2010, he released his fourth solo mixtape, Overly Dedicated.

Following the release of Overly Dedicated, Lamar began working on his first studio album. Section.80 dropped in 2011, debuting at number 113 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was met with many positive reviews, and Kendrick’s star began to rise.

In 2012, Kendrick Lamar signed a record deal with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment. That October, he released his first major-label album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, a concept album telling the story of the rapper’s early life experiences with drugs and gangs in Compton. The album was a breakout success, producing five single which of which achieved success on the charts and earning Lamar four GRAMMY® Award nominations. In 2013, Kendrick Lamar set out on a world tour to promote the album with the other members of Black Hippy.

By the time Kendrick Lamar released his third studio album, he was already a household name. In 2015, To Pimp a Butterfly debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, Lamar’s first album to do so. It received mass critical acclaim and was nominated for seven GRAMMY® Awards. Kendrick Lamar took home two wins, including Best Rap Album and Album of the Year.

Kendrick Lamar also enjoyed his first number-one single in 2015. His hip-hop remix of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

After the release of To Pimp a Butterfly, Lamar’s profile soared. His fourth studio album, DAMN., dropped in 2017, producing his second number-one single, “HUMBLE.” The song not only topped the charts, it won Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video at the 2018 Grammy Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Following the success of “DAMN.,” Lamar moved onto his first movie project: a curated soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther. Black Panther: The Album, released in 2018, included a wide range of Black artists including Future, SZA, Vince Staples, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd, with Lamar himself performing on five of the 14 tracks.

After launching a multimedia company in 2020, Kendrick Lamar returned to music with his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Released in 2022, the double album would be his final project with Top Dawg Entertainment. Debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, it became the rapper’s fourth number-one album. On Apple Music, the album garnered over 60 million streams in its first day. It also became the first hip-hop album in 2022 to reach one billion streams on Spotify.

To date, Kendrick Lamar has sold over 70 million records in the US, and every one of his studio albums has been certified platinum by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). The rapper also has 14 Grammy Awards, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize to his name. This phenomenal success solidifies his status as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time.

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An all around great show. Dram and YG were impressive opening acts, even tho the crowd was a bit dead until Kendrick showed up. YG played "Fuck Donald Trump" which was preceded by a Trump impersonator and was genuinely really surprising and hilarious. Once Kendrick showed up, every seat was filled, it was chaotic, and there was a hell of a lot of screaming. Right before he ascended onto the stage from the little platform in the middle of the stage- which was exactly on time, I should add- there was a really cool showing of this ninja performance, as well as a story-like, cinematic, short where he battled someone, and funny title screens showed up from time to time saying phrases like "KENDRICK FUCKS SHIT UP". Similar clips were shown sporadically throughout the show so the crowd wouldn't get bored as they prepared for different parts of the act. It was cool when he got raised on this platform in the middle of the arena to perform "Money Tree", but the most beautiful part of the show was definitely when he played "LOVE." and just about every person had their phone's flashlights on, swaying side to side, chanting, "love me." It was stunning. Probably the wildest time, for me, was when he played "Alright," near the end. That song is really emotional for me, and seeing him play it live was magnificent. Not to mention how, just like with every other song, so many other people were shouting the lyrics, words for word. Afterwards, there was "HUMBLE." which Kendrick made the crowd sing the entirety of. It was then played a second time, where he sung along, and then descended back underneath the stage. Lots of people thought it was over, but some friends and I had checked the set-list and knew to stay put. Soon enough, he was right back on stage, and played the final song, "GOD." It wasn't quite as strong of a finish as 'HUMBLE." but was nonetheless an undoubtedly great song. If I could, I would experience it all over again, minus the ear ringing that lasted until the middle of the next day, a near loss of voice, and needing to skip the next day of school. Another highlight was seeing the uncomfortable white parents who brought their kids. It was amusing to watch them try to dance, shout-out to those guys. One dad brought this, like, eight year old kid who covered her ears when we screamed (understandable considering how ear-piercing it was, but still), and sat down except for when "HUMBLE." was playing. The dad was on his phone the entire time, though. It was amusing, the concert as a whole was unbelievably fun, I hope anyone who gets to see Kung Fu Kenny at some point has a hell of a good time. Heads up: they may not have the merch you want in your size or even at all, but they have other things that are just as good. Also, eat before you go, the lines are crazy long and the food way is too expensive. Anyway, have a blast, don't say the n-word if you're not black. Thank you.

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Amazing performance by Kendrick. His energy was great and he interacted with the sold out crowd making eye contact and listening to their screams and yells every chance he got.

Started off by teasing the crowd going back and forth to the mic and eventually starting with For Free, spitting bar after bar.

Best moment of the show was Alright / M.A.A.D City and definitely finishing with ADHD after he gauged the audiences reactions to him calling out all his albums he could see Section.80 was big for the crowd.

After he noticed a small group of people in the front row rapping a song from Untitled Unmastered we all started calling out songs to do from the album. Calling out “2” and “7” putting our fingers up as Kendrick looked at us contemplating whether he should do it for a good minute. A chant broke out for “We Gon’ Be Alright’ and then he played “Alright”. A part of me still thinks if they didn’t start chanting that he would’ve gone into one of the songs.

Only critique was the sound. From the front row the vocals were heavily drowning out by the live instrumentals so much so it took me 20-30 seconds before realising what song it was sometimes. Not all songs, ADHD was the most easily heard because they didn’t use as much heavy instrumentation. But the problem wasn’t throughout the whole stadium as I talked to those in seats they couldn’t relate to it sounding like that.

It was disappointing not to see there wasn’t an emphasis on visual display for his Australia tour like previous performances in the US, but it seemed like it was just about Kendrick, his band and straight music.

Also, never seen so many people have to be carried out by security guards over the barrier because they were hurt/passing out. Also saw one big guy walk being escorted through the barrier with half his face covered in blood from the corner of his eye. Kendrick fans don’t play.

He ended up finishing with ‘I Am’ off his Kendrick Lamar EP which is above.

I saw Kendrick Lamar on day two of Lollapalooza last summer. This was probably one of the craziest concerts I've been to, but I loved every minute of it! There was a special opportunity to meet the man himself before his concert, but my friends and I did not get there in time. The only other way to meet him was to each pay for a CD. We ended up deciding to wait for the concert that was going on before Kendrick to finish then try to get good spots. We thought the crowd would disperse after that concert, so it would be pretty easy to get close to the front. But, boy, were we wrong. Either everyone was thinking the same thing as us, or the crowd was staying for Kendrick - it was the most claustrophobic, sweaty, aggressive struggle to the front of the crowd I've ever experienced. My friends and I were forced to stand smushed against random people for forty minutes. I don't even know how we made it to a couple of rows from the front, but we eventually did.

After what seemed to be like the longest, stuffiest forty minutes of my life, Kendrick finally came on. He started out with "Fucking Problems," and the crowd went CRAZY! We were nonstop jostling the whole time. Kendrick is so on point live! Even though I was taken aback at first by how his voice did not sound the same as his audio tracks, he still was amazing. He challenged us to see if we all could keep up with him when he rapped. He knew how to keep the energy up the whole time. One of the most memorable moments in Kendrick's show was when he completely stopped in the middle of a song and pointed out to a spot in the crowd where a man in a wheelchair was crowd surfing. Kendrick commended the people that helped the man surf through the crowd while he was passed to the front over the crowd. It was a really cool moment to witness. Only places like Lolla would something like that happen, and I'm happy that I could see Kendrick how I did, all the craziness included.

I have always been an avid fan of Kendrick Lamar ever since his album "Section .80". He just has a way to capture your emotions because he raps the truth. As much as that sounds really corny, I think one would understand where I'm coming from if you saw him live. I had the privilege to see Kendrick Lamar front row at Fuji Rock Festival 2013 last summer. I'm not sure if this is the case for many of his shows but he came on a little later than expected. Despite that, he really pulled a great show and tried his best to make up for the time lost although he could've sung more if he came on earlier. Anyways, regardless I think what made Kendrick special was that other than lighting, some fog, and a few guys playing the beats for his songs with guitars and drums, it was really just him standing alone on stage rapping. I remember standing out and just really feeling the vibes while Kendrick stood in the spotlight surrounded by this dim purple lighting, melodically rapping and being slowly creeped on by some fog on a chilly summer night up in the mountains. It was actually quite mystical. Many Japanese fans seemed to love "Backseat Freestyle" and "Money Trees", as I felt more pushing from the crowd during those songs. Of course he also rapped "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe", "The Recipe", "Swimming Pools", and his best songs in "good kid, mad city". One surprise during this concert was he also rapped "Fucking Problems" which was a huge hit for everyone and that was lots of fun. The concert was overall so good and worth being pushed around while I clung onto my spot in the front because Kendrick blew a kiss at my direction after I yelled out his name!

Overall I left the show pretty happy and satisfied, thought there were a few problems. To get the negatives out of the way, Travis Scott, one of the openers set to perform, didn't. The entire concert was interrupted with an intermission over an hour long due to Travis's absence, which really halted the momentum of the event. Another negative was that they played SZA's latest album "Ctrl" around 3 times in full between the opening set up and various intermissions. Even if you love this album, hearing the same songs repeatedly can get old quick. I would have much preferred if they mixed it up a bit, and at least play music from other TDE artist in addition to SZA's album.

Besides that the show was great though. DRAM did a pretty nice job with his brief set. He sounded great live, very close to how he sounds in his recordings, and the images he had flashing behind him created a fun atmosphere.

And once Kendrick came out and performed, it was fantastic. He performed a variety of songs, mainly from DAMN. as well as a few off of GKMC, TPAB, and UU. He was energetic throughout the performance, constantly moving, and engaged the audience, encouraging a hype atmosphere. The best part was easily during humble, when the crowd finished out one of the verses and the chorus together; it was truly communal. Due to our excitement Kendrick performed an encore with the song YAH.

Overall I'd recommend going to the concert if you're a fan of Kendrick Lamar, or hip-hop shows in general. I had a great time, even with some gripes, and would gladly experience it again.

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I’ve been to see many big rap artists including Jay Z, Kanye West, ASAP Rocky and even Eminem.... But Kendrick stepped up the game. The set list set out a journey that had the whole place shaking from start to finish. The SSE arena managed capture all this energy and let it simmer around for everyone to feed off throughout the whole because every man/woman yout and old were bouncing like they were trying to bring the place down.

Kendrick Lamar is no doubt a rap genius and probably the biggest in the world right now. The DAMN tour took us through the Kung Fu Kenny journey with amazing video graphics during short intermissions between songs as intros and gave enough storyline to the attendees to be enraptured by this and gas the whole crowd up for each moment!

It’s hard to pin one moment down but when the whole crowd started singing Humble twice over without the help of Kendrick for then him to come out and say this has got to be the best show yet.... man, I had goosebumps and was ready to stomp.

12/10.... worth every penny and more. Thank you Kendrick!

Kenrick Lamar is considered to be one of the most exciting new artists on the US hip hop scene. He has amassed a cult following over the years and now with new support on both sides of the pond, Lamar is packing out venues and festival tents at a staggering rate.

Rapturous cheers go up as Kendrick confidently appears onstage and takes the whole scene within his stride as the bass pierces the crowd and he begins 'Money Trees'. His freestyle ability demonstrates just why he has so much critical acclaim, he is undoubtedly a talented rap artist.

Breakthrough single 'Swimming Pools' gets a deafening reaction as it has become a cult hit over a relatively short amount of time. Kendrick capitalises on this as he invites the audiences into a back and forth of 'Pass Out... Drank'. 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe' also goes down incredibly well, the audience seemingly knowing every rap and verse. He reappears for 'A.D.H.D' visibly happy with the set and the crowd, it will be interesting to see where he will take his sound and show next.

I was sitting in the front on a chiar and once travis scott came up, he called everyone next to the stage and the crowd went crazy and it was chaotic. Everyone from the back seats came all the way to the front and everyone climbed on the chairs and it was hard to see anything. The security tried to get people back to their seats but they did not suceed. I thought it was unfair because i paid a lot of money to stay in front and the ones who had their seats in the back got to pay less but still get to stay in the very front. Also, everyone was high and drunk. The guy in front of me fell off his chair and spilled a whole cup of beer all over me and the 3 people next to me. I do not recommend paying for a seat right in front of the stage because everyone from behind will come in front anyways. Overall, the concert was not well organized since the secrity could not get people to their seats, but, the actual performance by kendrick lamar was a good one and he was able to keep everyone entertained.

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Kanye West Announces the "Yeezus" Tour With Kendrick Lamar

It's finally here.

Kanye West announces his first solo tour in five years titled, of course, "Yeezus." He'll be touring alongside Kendrick Lamar . Tickets go on sale Friday Sept. 13.

West announced on Twitter this morning by posting the tour flyer, and posted the complete set of tour dates on KanyeWest.com:

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UPDATE: More shows have been added to Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York City. Tickets go on sale today.

# means Kendrick Lamar will be performing, and ^ means special guests will be announced.

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Kanye West's remixes Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar's "Like That": A review and analysis

K anye West, the enigmatic figure of the hip-hop world, has once again thrust himself into the limelight with his latest remix of Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar's "Like That." The track, already notorious for its controversial content and star-studded lineup, receives a fresh injection of Kanye's unparalleled creativity and audacity, leaving fans and critics alike eager to dissect its impact on the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop.

In a surprising turn of events, Kanye West unveiled his remix of "Like That" during a recent appearance on The Download With Justin Laboy, sending shockwaves through the industry.

His verse on the remix is nothing short of provocative, with tawdry double entendres and audacious wordplay set against Young Metro's synthesized productions. Lines like "B***h didn't get no AP, she got Patek and Philippe" underscore Kanye's penchant for luxury references while hinting at a hint of danger, showcasing his larger-than-life persona and his propensity for pushing boundaries.

However, Kanye's remix is more than just a display of lyrical prowess. It serves as a battleground for hip-hop heavyweights, with diss tracks aimed at Drake , J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar igniting a firestorm of speculation and anticipation among fans. Rumors swirl about Kendrick's controversial verse targeting his peers, adding fuel to the drama surrounding the remix.

Yet, amidst the diss tracks and controversies, Kanye's remix of "Like That" stands as a testament to his enduring influence in the music industry. By collaborating with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, Kanye reaffirms his status as a true innovator, capable of shaping the direction of the genre with his groundbreaking work. The buzz surrounding the remix is a testament to Kanye's enduring popularity and the excitement that accompanies any new release from the artist.

Moreover, Kanye's remix brings a fresh perspective to the original track, infusing it with his signature style and sound. The collaboration between Kanye, Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar is a meeting of musical titans, each bringing their own unique flair to the table. Kanye's ability to blend different sounds and styles seamlessly creates a track that is both familiar and refreshingly new, captivating audiences around the world.

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As the music world eagerly awaits the official release of Kanye West's remix of "Like That," one thing is certain: this is a collaboration that is sure to leave a lasting impact on the hip-hop scene. With his unmatched talent and boundless creativity, Kanye continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in music, solidifying his status as a true legend in the industry.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of Kanye West or simply intrigued by the latest developments in hip-hop, his remix of "Like That" is undoubtedly worth a listen. As the drama unfolds and the controversies rage on, one thing remains clear: Kanye West knows how to keep us talking.

This article was originally published on rhymejunkie.com as Kanye West's remixes Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar's "Like That": A review and analysis .