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Drake Tour 2019: UK Dates, Tickets And Setlist Revealed

19 March 2019, 10:39 | Updated: 19 March 2019, 10:41

Drake announced his hugely-anticipated UK tour, 'The Assassination Vacation', late last year - and now it's landed. Here's everything you need to know about the UK dates, including ticket info and the setlist.

Performing in Manchester, London and Birmingham, this is the first time Drake has brought his live show to the UK for a number of years, so there is naturally a lot of excitement around this new tour.

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Drake UK Tour Dates 2019

Tuesday 26th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena Wednesday 27th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena Thursday 28th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena Monday 1st April 2019 - London, The O2 Tuesday 2nd April 2019 - London, The O2 Thursday 4th April 2019 - London, The O2 Friday 5th April 2019 - London, The O2 Monday 8th April 2019 - London, The O2 Tuesday 9th April 2019 - London, The O2 Thursday 11th April 2019 - London, The O2

Are tickets still available for Drake's tour?

There are still tickets available for certain UK dates, but they're bound to sell out fast.

There's currently low availability for Birmingham on March 28th.

What's Drake's setlist?

Having released his epic double-album 'Scorpion' back in 2018, Drake's 'Assassination Vacation' UK tour is filled with bangers from that release, as well as classic anthems for all you stans.

The full setlist includes:

1. 8 Out of 10

2. Mob Ties

3. Started From The Bottom

6. Know Yourself

7. Emotionless

9. Going Bad

11. Yes Indeed

12. Gyalchester

13. Trophies

14. Crew Love

16. Headlines

19. Blessings

20. For Free

21. The Motto

22. Walk It Talk It

24. That's How You Feel

25. Passionfruit

28. Sooner Than Later

29. Controlla

31. One Dance

32. Hotline Bling

34. Fake Love

35. Nice For What

36. In My Feelings

37. Look Alive

38. Sicko Mode

39. Nonstop

40. I'm Upset

41. God's Plan

Who's supporting Drake?

Drake will be supported by fellow Canadian Tory Lanez across the UK tour and if the show's are anything like his recent performances in America then fans will be in for a treat.

Recent shows have seen Drake welcome the likes of Chris Brown and Meek Mill to the stage to make some seriously public statements, so will we be able to expect any big moments like that whilst Drizzy's here in the UK?

The 'Going Bad' rapper sports a 'bbk' tattoo on his left shoulder in honour of his good friend Skepta, so many people will be hoping the North London MC as well as fellow Drake BFF Giggs make some kind of appearance during the tour at some point.

All we know is that Drizzy is guaranteed to put on a show to remember and we can't wait to see you!

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Drake and tory lanez play manchester, paris, dublin, birmingham, london, antwerp and amsterdam.

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Tickets are now on sale for Drake 's Assassination Vacation tour, after the artist announced a string of UK and European 2019 tour dates in Manchester, Paris, Dublin, Birmingham, London, Antwerp and Amsterdam earlier this month.

Support comes from fellow Canadian Tory Lanez, along with an 'opening sound set' by Tiffany Calver.

Kicking off at Manchester Arena in the UK, Drizzy 's The Assassination Vacation tour will also visit AccorHotels Arena in Paris, Dublin's 3Arena, Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, the O2 Arena in London and Antwerp's Sportpaleis, before culminating at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.

Drake's London shows will span six dates, with a further three nights in Paris, Birmingham and Holland, and two in Manchester and Antwerp.

Drake 2019 Tour Dates:

10 Mar 2019 - Manchester Arena, Manchester (UK) 11 Mar 2019 - Manchester Arena, Manchester (UK) 13 Mar 2019 - AccorHotels Arena, Paris (France) 15 Mar 2019 - AccorHotels Arena, Paris (France) 16 Mar 2019 - AccorHotels Arena, Paris (France) 19 Mar 2019 - 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland) 21 Mar 2019 - 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland) 22 Mar 2019 - 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland) 26 Mar 2019 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham (UK) 27 Mar 2019 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham (UK) 28 Mar 2019 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham (UK) 1 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 2 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 4 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 5 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 8 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 9 Apr 2019 - O2 Arena, London (UK) 19 Apr 2019 - Sportpaleis, Antwerp (Belgium) 20 Apr 2019 - Sportpaleis, Antwerp (Belgium) 23 Apr 2019 - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Holland) 25 Apr 2019 - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Holland) 26 Apr 2019 - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Holland)

Drake's UK and European tour announcement follows the 2018 release of his fifth studio album, Scorpion , which broke records when it had over a billion streams in its first week.

Drake's last headline tour took place in 2017, when he took 2016 record Views on the road with his Boy Meets World show.

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The 32-year-old star will play dates in london, birmingham and manchester this spring.

Canadian rapper, singer and actor Drake has announced details of his upcoming UK and European arena tour later year.

The “Hotline Bling” singer shared the news with his 37 million Twitter followers on Tuesday morning.

ASSASSINATION VACATION ?? UK and EU tour tickets on sale Friday!!! Me and @torylanez w/ opening sound set by @tiffanycalver ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/IaQoWRounT — Drizzy (@Drake) January 22, 2019

The tour, named “Assassination Vacation”, will star fellow Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez and BBC DJ Tiffany Calver.

When and where will Drake be performing?

March 10 2019 — Manchester Arena March 11 2019 — Manchester Arena March 26 2019 — Birmingham Resorts World Arena March 27 2019 — Birmingham Resorts World Arena March 28 2019 — Birmingham Resorts World Arena April 1 2019 — The O2 London April 2 2019 — The O2 London April 4 2019 — The O2 London April 5 2019 — The O2 London April 8 2019 — The O2 London April 9 2019 — The O2 London

Where can I purchase tickets?

Tickets for the concerts go on general sale at 10 am on Friday 25 January. The official UK ticket vendors are Ticketmaster , Livenation and Gigs and Tours .

If you can’t wait that long, those who are on O2 Priority can pre-order tickets on Wednesday 23 January at 9am,  while Ticketmaster and Livenation have a pre-sale taking place the next day, Thursday 24 January at 9 AM.

News of a UK tour won’t come as a surprise to fans, as Drake has long been enthusiastic about talent to emerge from Britain.

He has worked with several British stars such as West Midlands singer Jorja Smith, Peckham rapper Giggs and English rapper and record producer Skepta.

Who are his support acts?

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In November 2018, it was announced that Tiffany Calver would become the first woman to host the BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra Rap Show, previously presented by Charlie Sloth and Tim Westwood.

The 24-year-old said of her new post : “I’m honoured to be taking over the slot that has pretty much soundtracked my life. I look forward to carrying on the legacy of such a prestigious and highly respected show while also having the opportunity to add my own flavour (and sound effects) to it.”

Speaking to i  Calver said the Canadian star text her to join the UK and European tour. “OVO [Drake’s record label] has always been such a huge support system to me, and I am so excited to continue that relationship with the Assassination Vacation tour!

“When Drake hit me up to join him on the tour it was surreal. I was over the moon and still am, and just like then it still doesn’t feel real just yet,” she said.

Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, found fame with his 2009 hit single “Best I Ever Had”, which peaked at number two on the US  Billboard  Hot 100, becoming his first top-ten single.

The 32-year-old holds several  Billboard  chart records. He has the most charted songs (186) among solo artists in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.

His fifth album,  Scorpion,  is the rapper’s latest project to date. Released on 29 June 2018, it consists of 25 songs.

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Drake has announced his latest UK and Ireland arena tour. You can check out the details of the trek, entitled the Assassination Vacation Tour below.

The superstar Canadian rapper’s last album, Scorpion , came out back in August 2018 and went on to become one of the top ten best-selling albums of 2018.

Drake has now confirmed details of the Assassination Vacation tour, which will visit the UK and Ireland for a number of dates across March and April. The rapper last visited these shores back in March 2017 in support of his fourth album Views .

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Torey Lanez will support, while BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver will play an “opening sound set” on each night of the tour. Check out Drake’s announcement of the tour and see the UK and Ireland dates in full below.  The tour will also touch down in Paris, Antwerp and Amsterdam and for tickets and further information on these concerts, please visit the artist’s official website .

Elsewhere in Drake news, as uDiscover Music previously reported , the Toronto rapper recently received no less than eight nominations for the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Three of these nominations are for Hip-Hop Song Of The Year: ‘God’s Plan’, ‘In My Feelings’ and ‘Nice for What’. Also leading the hip-hop noms is Post Malone, who snagged five nominations including Male Artist Of The Year and Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year, as well as Song Of The Year for ‘Better Now’.

Drake plays the following shows on his Assassination Vacation tour of the UK and Ireland.

March 2019:

10 – Manchester Arena 11 – Manchester Arena 19 – Dublin 3Arena 21 – Dublin 3Arena 22 – Dublin 3Arena 26 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena 27 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena 28 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena.

April 2019:

1 – London The O2 2 – London The O2 4 – London The O2 5 – London The O2 8 – London The O2 9 – London The O2.

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Drake has announced details of his UK tour Assassination Vacation .

He’s set to play six shows at London’s O2 in April, alongside dates in Birmingham, Dublin, and Manchester. He’s also set to tour the rest of Europe, with dates announced in Antwerp, Paris, and Amsterdam.

The tour will see support from fellow Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, as well as Radio 1 DJ Tiffany Calver.

The musician’s latest album was Scorpion , released back in 2018.

Tickets for Drake’s tour will go on sale at 9am on Friday, 25 January.

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The full dates are below:

March 10 — Manchester Arena March 11 — Manchester Arena March 13 — Paris, AccorHotels Arena March 15 — Paris, AccorHotels Arena March 16 — Paris, AccorHotels Arena March 19 — Dublin, 3Arena March 21 — Dublin, 3Arena March 22 — Dublin, 3Arena March 26 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena March 27 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena March 28 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena April 1 — London, The O2 April 2 — London, The O2 April 4 — London, The O2 April 5 — London, The O2 April 8 — London, The O2 April 9 — London, The O2 April 19 — Antwerp, Sportpaleis April 20 — Antwerp, Sportpaleis April 23 — Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome April 25 — Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome April 26 — Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome

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Canadian rapper Drake has announced the details of the UK leg of his ‘Assassination Vacation Tour’.

The God’s Plan singer is set to headline Manchester Arena on March 10 and 11, kicking off the UK dates.

The tour is in support of his number one album Scorpion, which was released in June 2018 and quickly became his second LP to reach the top spot in the UK, according to Manchester Evening News .

Rapper and producer Tory Lanez will support, while BBC Radio 1Xtra Tiffany Calver will open the show with a DJ set.

How to get tickets

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, January 25 via Ticketmaster and Seetickets .

Customers with O2 Priority will be able to book tickets as early as Wednesday, January 23, by signing into their account and accessing Drake’s artist page.

Tickets start at £120 for standing, or £45/ £60/ £80/ £120/ £150 for seated.

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March 26 - Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

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March 28 - Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

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Drake has announced his Assassination Vacation European tour.

The 22 show jaunt beginning in March will see Drizzy perform 12 UK shows including six nights at London's O2 Arena.

Manchester dates kick off the entire Assassination Vacation series, with the Canadian chart-topper playing two consecutive nights on March 10 and 11 at Manchester Arena. Birmingham's Resorts World Arena will then host the Nice For What star for three concerts across March 26-28, with the rapper's final UK shows of the tour taking place at the O2 Arena, London between April 1-11.

Drake will also visit Ireland as part of the tour, headlining Dublin's 3 Arena for three nights starting March 19. Fellow Canadian Tory Lanez will support him, with BBC Radio 1's Tiffany Calver opening with a DJ set.

Tickets to the Assassination Vacation European tour go on sale Friday January 25 at 9am.

Assassination Vacation is in support of Drake's latest studio album Scorpion, which spawned three UK Number 1 singles, six Top 5 hits and topped the Official Albums Chart in July 2018.

Drake's 2019 UK & Ireland tour dates

March 10 — Manchester Arena

March 11 — Manchester Arena

March 19 — Dublin, 3Arena

March 21 — Dublin, 3Arena

March 22 — Dublin, 3Arena

March 26 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

March 27 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

March 28 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena

April 1 — London, The O2

April 2 — London, The O2

April 4 — London, The O2

April 5 — London, The O2

April 8 — London, The O2

April 9 — London, The O2

April 11 — London, The O2

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Drake has confirmed details of The Assassination Vacation Tour, joined on all dates by Tory Lanez.

The newly announced shows kick off in Manchester on Sunday 10 March 2019, before heading to Birmingham and finishing with a seven-night residency at London’s The O2.

It will be the first time the superstar has performed in the UK since his surprise set at last summer’s Wireless Festival.

Global superstar Drake is one of the biggest artists on the planet.

Breaking through in the late 2000s, Drake has released five studio albums so far;  Thank Me Later , Take Care , Nothing Was The Same , Views  and  Scorpion. 

The Canadian has no less than 12 top ten UK singles to his name including  Passionfruit,   Hotline Bling , Hold On, We’re Going Home  and the record-breaking No.1 single  One Dance .

Drake released his latest album  Scorpion  in June 2018 and the record debuted at No.1 on the official Canadian, US and UK albums chart. The release features the chart-topping singles  God’s Plan , Nice For What  and  In My Feelings.  The latter single inspired the hugely viral  In My Feelings Challenge, where celebrities such as Will Smith, DJ Khalid and Dua Lipa uploaded videos of themselves dancing to the track to social media.

A self-confessed Anglophile, Drake is known for his strong affinity to the UK and its hip-hop culture. The rapper has worked with UK artists such as Skepta, Giggs, Sampha and Jamie xx and in July 2018, Drake appeared on the hugely popular Fire In The Booth segment of Charlie Sloth’s BBC 1Xtra radio show.

Known for his spectacular set designs and his boundless energy, Drake has a reputation for being one of the best live performers in the game. A hot-ticket, the last time Drake toured the UK he sold out eight shows at The O2 in London.

Drake brings his much anticipated The Assassination Vacation Tour to the UK later this year.

Here are the dates, on which Drake will be joined by Tory Lanez:

10 March 2019 – Manchester Arena 11 March 2019 – Manchester Arena 26 March 2019 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham 27 March 2019 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham 28 March 2019 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham 1 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 2 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 4 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 5 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 8 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 9 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London 11 April 2019 – The O2 Arena, London

Remaining tickets for the Drake and Tory Lanez in Manchester, Birmingham and London are available now through Ticketmaster.co.uk

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Drake has announced details of a headline UK tour for 2019.

The rapper is performing at London's O2 Arena for six nights in April.

He will headline the venue on April 1-2, 4-5 and 8-9.

The news comes after he teased an announcement in December, posting a picture to his Instagram with the caption, "Europe anybody" leading to fans speculating that long-awaited UK shows were actually going to happen.

He previously played eight dates at the O2 as part of his Boy Meets World Tour in 2017.

This show will be in support of his number one album Scorpion which was released in June, becoming his second LP to reach the top spot in the UK.

The album features hit singles Nice For What, In My Feelings and Nonstop as well as God's Plan which spent nine weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

He recently finished up his Aubrey & the Three Amigos Tour in November which saw him tour across the US with trio Migos.

Find out how to get tickets below.

Where can I get tickets?

They'll be available from:

Ticketmaster here

See Tickets here

When do they go on sale?

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Friday, January 25.

They're priced at £120 for standing or seated for £45 / £60 / £80 / £120 / £150.

Is there a presale? 

Yes, an O2 priority sale takes place from 9am on Wednesday January 23. To access the sale go to priority.o2.co.uk/tickets and log into your account using your O2 mobile number. Then head to the Drake artist page and select your preferred date and venue.

What are the tour dates?

April 1 - London, O2 Arena

April 2 - London, O2 Arena

April 4 - London, O2 Arena

April 5 - London, O2 Arena

April 8 - London, O2 Arena

April 9 - London, O2 Arena

What's the seating plan?

Here's the seating plan for Drake's show at the O2 Arena. It'll include two tiers of seated tickets and a general admission standing area.

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Drake is coming back to London for his biggest ever run of dates in the capital.

The Canadian megastar will bring his much-hyped arena show to the UK as part of his Assassination Vacation tour, which kicked off in Manchester earlier in March, and will have taken in France, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands by the end of April.

If his first few shows of the tour are anything to go by, fans are in for a treat — expect mammoth setlists, hit after hit and a pretty high chance of some special guest appearances.

Here’s everything you need to know about Drake at the O2 (or should we say the O3? More on that below).

What dates is Drake playing in London?

Drake will play seven shows in the capital on April 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 11.

Why has the O2 been turned into the O3 for Drake’s tour?

In an ode to a Drake lyric from the song God's Plan — "And you know me/ Turn the O2 into the O3" — the venue has done exactly that, temporarily renaming itself as the O3.

What are the stage times?

The stage times for Drake and his support acts are below:

• 6.00pm — Doors open
• 7.30pm — Baka Not Nice
• 7.45pm — Tory Lanez
• 9pm — Drake
• 11pm — Finish

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Who are Drake’s support acts?

Tory Lanez, the Toronto-based rapper and singer, will be the main support act for all of Drake’s London shows. The two Canadians have a chequered history — rumours that they were related grew into a bubbling feud , with both artists then trading ambiguous lyrical shots in various songs and freestyles from 2015 onwards.

Any differences have now been put behind them, with a definite end to the quarrelling coming when Drake brought Lanez out to perform at his Madison Square Garden concert in 2018.

Baka Not Nice, a rising name signed to Drake's OVO Sound label, will be the opening support act.

Radio 1 DJ Tiffany Calver will spin tracks between sets during all of the concerts.

What will Drake’s setlist be?

Drake’s got a lot of hits and he seems intent of squeezing every last one of them into his arena shows. He played a huge 40-song set at Manchester Arena earlier in March, spanning his entire career, with a lot of songs he’s featured on — expect a similar selection at his London shows.

This is the Manchester setlist in its entirety:

• 8 Out of 10
• Started From the Bottom
• Know Yourself
• Emotionless
• Gyalchester
• HYFR (Hell Ya F****** Right)
• Walk It Talk It
• That's How You Feel
• Passionfruit
• Sooner Than Later
• Hotline Bling
• Nice for What
• In My Feelings

Are there Drake tickets still available?

There are still tickets left for the shows, although they are close to selling out. Get your hands on the last few here .

Will Dave and Drake perform together?

Maybe. At his first Manchester show, Drake brought out Dave and Fredo for a rendition of their number one hit Freaky Friday. With seven concerts in the capital, and considering his close ties to many leading members of London’s grime and rap scenes, it seems highly likely that Drizzy will bring out a few friends to perform with him.

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How to get there

The best way to get to the venue is on the Tube. North Greenwich on the Jubilee line is the designated station, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the area. It’s well marshalled on big event days, meaning you should be able to get into and away from the gig with little problem.

There are also a number of buses — 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472 and 486 — which all stop at North Greenwich station.

Anyone planning to drive to the concert can leave their vehicle in car park 1, which is only open to ticket-holders and must be pre-booked. There is also a free drop-off point in car park 1.

Car parks 2, 3 and 4 are open to those without tickets, and can be booked in advance. Check the website for more information .

Restaurants, bars and pubs

There is a good selection of bars and restaurants to enjoy if you’re heading to the gig. Read our complete guide to the venue for our top picks.

For a drink, All Bar One, the Slug and Lettuce are the best options to grab some liquid refreshment before you head inside to find your drinks. Once you’re in the performance space itself, there are various vendors selling Becks, Stella Artois, Bacardi and Lanson Champagne.

To eat, there are a number of popular chain restaurants, including Nando’s, Pizza Express, Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Five Guys.

Check the venue website for the full list of bars and restaurants .

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Drake will be heading across the pond for the UK and European leg of his Assassination Vacation Tour in March.

The 32-year-old will be playing 24 dates across the UK and Ireland, including a mammoth six days at London’s O2, and he will be supported by fellow rapper Tory Lanez and BBC 1Xtra DJ Tiffany Calver.

He also revealed he’ll hosting gigs in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Drake will kick off the tour with two consecutive shows at Manchester Arena.

He’ll then head to Paris to perform over three days, before playing a further three dates at Dublin’s 3Arena.

ASSASSINATION VACATION ?? UK and EU tour tickets on sale Friday!!! Me and @torylanez w/ opening sound set by @tiffanycalver ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/IaQoWRounT — Drizzy (@Drake) January 22, 2019

Next he’ll grace Birmingham for three nights at the Resorts World Arena, and then kick of his six-day streak in the capital.

The rapper will end his European leg with two dates in Antwerp and a further three in Amsterdam.

The string of concerts follows a US run and comes off the back of his record-breaking fifth studio album ‘Scorpion’.

Drake’s last visit to the UK was last summer after he stepping in for DJ Khaled at Wireless festival.

Tickets for Drake’s UK and European leg of his Assassination Vacation Tour go on sale on Friday from 9am on Live Nation and AXS tickets .

Drake UK Tour dates

March 10, 2019 – Manchester Arena

March 11, 2019 – Manchester Arena

March 12, 2019 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena

March 27, 2019 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena

March 28, 2019 – Birmingham Resorts World Arena

April 1, 2019 – The O2 London

April 2, 2019 – The O2 London

April 4, 2019 – The O2 London

April 5, 2019 – The O2 London

April 8, 2019 – The O2 London

April 9, 2019 – The O2 London

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22 January 2019, 08:56 | Updated: 31 January 2019, 11:00

Get all the info on Drake’s tour dates and how to get tickets.

Get ready to see Drizzy up close and personal – Drake has announced his 2019 The Assassination Vacation Tour – and tickets go on sale this Friday!

Drake will be coming to the UK in March and April this year, and tickets will go on sale on Friday, 25th January 2019 at 10am.

Tory Lanez has been also confirmed as the support act for Drake's The Assassination Vacation tour.

Drake's The Assassination Vacation 2019 Tour Dates:

10th March 2019 - Manchester Arena

11th March 2019 - Manchester Arena

26th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena

27th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena

28th March 2019 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena

1st April 2019 - The O2 London

2nd April 2019 - The O2 London

4th April 2019 - The O2 London

5th April 2019 - The O2 London

8th April 2019 - The O2 London

9th April 2019 - The O2 London

11th April 2019 - The O2 London

Drake's last UK tour took place in 2017, and we can't wait to see him back here this year!

Tickets go on sale Friday 25th January at 10am - come back to get yours!

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Drake 2019 tour tickets on sale TODAY - how to go to the 'Assassination Vacation' UK tour

Drizzy has announced tour dates for his 'Assassination Vacation for March and April this year - here's how you can get tickets today

• 08:25, 25 Jan 2019
• Updated 08:35, 25 Jan 2019

Canadian superstar, Drake announced UK dates for his 'Assassination Vacation' tour earlier this week, and tickets go on sale today.

The rapper will play Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin and London in March and April of this year so you'll want to be quick if you want to grab tickets. The shows will be supported by Tory Lanez, and Radio 1 DJ Tiffany Calver, so fans can expect a big show.

Tickets will go on sale at 9am, and you can get them from Ticketmaster and AXS here - so make sure to bookmark those pages now.

The 'Assignation Vacation' tour follows Drake's 2018 'Scorpion' album, and features huge hits 'Gods Plan' and 'Nice For What'.

Drake last toured in 2017 on his 'Boy Meets World Tour', so fans haven't had to wait too long to see him live, he highly praised homegrown talent such as Giggs, Skepta, Krept and Konan, and Jorja Smith - so it'll be intersting to see if this year will feature any special appearences.

Drake 2019 UK Tour Dates

• March 10 — Manchester Arena
• March 11 — Manchester Arena
• March 19 — Dublin, 3Arena
• March 21 — Dublin, 3Arena
• March 22 — Dublin, 3Arena
• March 26 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
• March 27 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
• March 28 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
• April 1 — London, The O2
• April 2 — London, The O2
• April 4 — London, The O2
• April 5 — London, The O2
• April 8 — London, The O2
• April 9 — London, The O2

Support Tiffany Calver has previously supported Drake, by being the first female to curate a mix for Drake's OVO Sound radio shows.

The 24 year old hip hop DJ has just taken over the reins at BBC 1Xtra as the first female presenter to take over the The Rap Show, which was previously presented by Charlie Sloth and Tim Westwood.

Her credentials are huge, having opened for Beyoncé and Jay-Z ’s On The Run tour in 2018, and the official DJ for Fredo, who recently has a UK number one with Funky Friday with Dave.

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DRAKE is heading to these shores in 2019 with his Assassination Vacation Tour

But when are much-loved Canadian rapper's gigs, how do you get tickets and what are the dates?

What are the Drake 2019 UK tour dates?

His tour, named The Assassination Vacation Tour, will kick off in March 2019.

• March 10 - Manchester Arena - tickets
• March 11 - Manchester Arena - tickets
• March 26 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - tickets
• March 27 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - tickets
• March 28 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - tickets
• April 1 - The O2, London - tickets
• April 2 - The O2, London -  tickets
• April 4 - The O2, London -  tickets
• April 5 - The O2, London -  tickets
• April 8 - The O2, London -  tickets
• April 9 - The O2, London -  tickets
• April 11 - The O2, London - tickets

How can I get tickets for Drake's 2019 tour? How much are they?

Drake tickets are on sale NOW (January 25).

They are available to buy via AXS or Ticketmaster .

Some fans have complained about the cost of the tickets - standing at the O2 in April costs £140.

One fan tweeted: "How tf are tickets to see Drake for standard GA standing a whole £140. I'm speechless."

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It's been confirmed that Tory Lanez and Radio 1 DJ Tiffany Calver will be his supporting acts.

Tory, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is also Canadian and released his third album Love Me Now? in 2018.

Tiffany replaced Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio 1Xtra's rap show.

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Drake Announces “Assassination Vacation” European Tour

Featuring a six-night stay in london..

Amid rumors of an upcoming residency at Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub , Drake has also announced plans for a major European tour later this year. Posting a poster on Instagram, the Canadian rapper revealed a full list of UK and Europe dates for the “Assassination Vacation.”

Tory Lanez has been announced as the official support act for the tour, while DJ Tiffany Calver is set to open every date on the tour. Covering the UK, France, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands, the tour will kick off in Manchester on March 10 and March 11. The run of dates will then travel to Paris before three nights in Dublin, three in Birmingham, six in London, two in Antwerp and, finally, three in Amsterdam. Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale on Friday, January 25.

Drake – Assassination Vacation 2019 Tour Sun. March 10 – Manchester, UK Mon. March 11 – Manchester, UK Weds. March 13 – Paris, FR Fri. March 15 – Paris, FR Sat. March 16 – Paris, FR Tue. March 19 – Dublin, IRE Thurs, March 21 – Dublin, IRE Fri. March 22 – Dublin, IRE Tue. March 26 – Birmingham, UK Weds. March 27 – Birmingham, UK Thurs. March 28 – Birmingham, UK Mon. April 1 – London, UK Tue. April 2 – London, UK Thurs. April 4 – London, UK Fri. April 5 – London, UK Mon. April 8 – London, UK Tue. April 9 – London, UK Fri. April 19 – Antwerp, BEL Sat. April 20 – Antwerp, BEL Tue. April 23 – Amsterdam, NL Thurs. April 25 – Amsterdam, NL Fri. April 26 – Amsterdam, NL

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Drake's opening night had everything (including a flying Ferrari)

By Olive Pometsey

There was one question that I couldn't push out of my mind throughout the duration of the opening night of Drake ’s “The Assassination Vacation Tour” in Manchester: just when is he going to run out of energy? Working the crowd from all angles on the four-sided stage that was slapped bang in the middle of Manchester Arena, Drake seemingly tirelessly sprinted circuits around the stage for almost a solid two hours, only pausing to let guest acts woo the crowd (more on that later) and to croon out some of his slower tempo hits mid-set. Obviously dripping in sweat, but still delivering lines without a single air of breathlessness, it was a feat of stamina that, as someone who struggles to climb one flight of stairs, I could only marvel at.

But Drake’s tolerance for high-intensity cardio wasn’t the only thing to marvel at last night. When tickets first went on sale for his Manchester date in January, there was some furore over their price tag – at £140 for a standing ticket many people felt they were too expensive. Yes, it’s a steep price to pay for one concert, but while watching the show you can see where every penny went. From the stage that lit up with different graphics throughout the show – there was lava, galaxies, swimming pools and, at one point, an Instagram feed – to drone operated LED lights that followed him around like twinkling stars and the sudden appearance of a flying Ferrari , although at first glance Drake’s production looks minimal, it is, in fact, a stage set up that could rival the shows of Lady Gaga . And while the position of the stage made me wonder why all artists don’t perform with a 360 crowd, I soon realised how much harder he had to work to stay engaged with each side of the audience. For Drake, this was easy; he flattered the audience by proclaiming his love for Manchester, turning the entire stage into a Union Jack flag and encouraging mosh pits, but it's clear that a lot of artists could struggle with the format.

That being said, when he brought out relative newcomers Dave and Fredo for a performance of “Funky Friday” halfway through the show, they held their own on the stage with ease and the arena welcomed their performance as appreciatively as they’d first welcomed Drake himself. Granted, they were less inclined to leap and sprint across the stage than their Canadian co-signer was, but Drake soon returned to hype the crowd back into synchronised jumping.

About a third of the way into his set, Drake reminded the audience that it’s been ten years since the release of his So Far Gone mixtape, before launching into a throwback mash-up of his earlier hits, the crowd belting along to The Weeknd ’s sample on “The Crew” to assure the rapper that they have all indeed been a fan since day one. Later, he brought dancers out for a medley of club bangers like “Controlla”, “Work” and “One Dance”. A group of six girls who, at times, looked as though they were having even more fun than the crowd, it was refreshing to see dancers who have as much personality as the artist they’re performing with. It only felt a shame that some of the tracks weren't played in their entirety – the audience was only treated to about 20 seconds of “Work”, for instance – but I suppose that's simply a sacrifice that must be made when you have too many hits to fit into a standard set list.

With the first date of his two-month European tour done, which will see him play six nights at London’s O2 arena, Drake is surely in for an exhausting March and April if he puts as much energy into every performance as he did last night. We all know that Drake makes great music; his songs are perpetually in the charts, playing in nightclubs and blasting too loudly out of the cars of 17-year-olds who have just passed their driving tests. But what Drake once again confirmed last night is that he also puts on an exceptional show – one that’s worth seeing even if you don’t think you know many of his songs (trust me, you do). Closing the night with pyrotechnics that could rival your local New Year’s Eve fireworks display, a flurry of confetti that seemed never-ending and a heartfelt speech about tolerance during “hard times”, Drake left the crowd thirsty for more, gently reminding them that he’ll be back again in the same venue tonight, so why not buy another ticket? I, for one, would almost certainly go again.

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Here's What You Need To Know About Drake's UK Tour Plans For 2019

2019 seems to be shaping up to the year of massive music tours. From the Spice Girls giving us all we have ever wanted in a reunion tour during the summer of 2019, to Ed Sheeran announcing he has added dates to his monumental seven month European tour, it seems it will be a year of good music. However, some fans have noticed an absence of one hitmaker on the UK scene this year. So, will Drake tour in the UK in 2019? The “Nice For What” rapper will finish his latest tour in Atlanta on Nov. 26 but UK fans are wondering if he will be bringing his new music to the UK anytime soon.

Drake announced his North American Aubrey and the Three Migos tour earlier this year. The massive 41 date extravaganza started in Salt Lake City on July 26 and will finish at the end of November in Atlanta. Exhibiting the music on his latest album, Scorpion fans have gone wild on social media for the clips he has put out from the shows. However, Aubrey and the Three Migos tour stayed firmly in the U.S. and didn’t feature any dates in the UK. It also doesn’t look like there are any firm plans for him to come to the UK as of yet. Bustle have reached out to his publicist for comment.

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Well, they say the devil works hard but it seems that Drake’s fans work even harder. The desire for a UK tour is high, with fans taking to social media to plead with the “Gods Plan” star to come back to Britain. And there has been speculation that this may happen in 2019. One music blog, Vividseats wrote, “ Drake is a prolific summer tour staple, hitting the road either solo or as a co-headliner every year since 2012. Expect him to return to the tour scene in 2019.” Similarly StubHub suggested that it would make sense as Drake comes to the end of his U.S. tour he may come to the UK is January or February 2019. The last time Drake came to the UK was for his Boy Meets World tour in Jan 2017. In fact, his last UK tour — which saw him bring in special guests like Travis Scott, Skepta, and Nicki Minja — was so well received it seems like it makes sense for him to tour with the album Scorpion in the UK in 2019.

Released in June 2018, Scorpion has made waves amongst Drake’s fans. Not least because on the track “Emotionless” he breaks the silence on becoming a father to a baby boy, Adonis with French artist Sophie Brussaux. In the song he says, “ I wasn't hiding my kid from the world I was hiding the world from my kid.” Since going on tour he has opened up about how fatherhood has affected him. Speaking to long time pal and basketball legend LeBron James in his HBO series The Shop, he said “I’m just excited, (I am drawing on) all of the things I’ve learned from and through my father and the incredible things I’ve learned through my mother about patience, about unconditional love.” Very sweet. But will time with his son mean less time on the road?

Whilst there is no confirmation that the “Hotline Bling” rap star will be touring in the UK in 2019 it has been a long while since he played here. If it was down to the pleas of fans alone he would be here in a heartbeat. However, in the meantime you can put an alert on Ticketmaster so you’ll be the first to know if he does plan on making 2019 an even better year in music.

Drake and J. Cole's beef with Kendrick Lamar explained as '7 Minute Drill' rapper apologizes

• J. Cole apologized to Kendrick Lamar on Sunday over his diss track, "7 Minute Drill."
• It came after Lamar dissed J. Cole and Drake on Future and Metro Boomin's song "Like That."
• It all ties into a long-running beef between Lamar and Drake. 

J. Cole has apologized as the beef between himself, Kendrick Lamar , and Drake — who hip-hop is now calling the "Big 3" — rages on.

Late last month, Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and Cole on Future and Metro Boomin's track "Like That" from their latest collaborative album, "We Don't Trust You." In his verse, Lamar referenced Drake's latest album, "For All the Dogs," specifically the track "First Person Shooter," which features Cole. (It's a song that Lamar was rumored to be featured on too, but apparently never materialized.)

In "First Person Shooter," Cole and Drake brag about being the "Big 3" rappers in hip-hop alongside Lamar. But Lamar distances himself from the other two in "Like That."

"Motherfuck the big three, n****, it's just big me," Lamar rapped.

The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart last week amid the drama.

Cole fired back on Friday with the song "7 Minute Drill" from his 12-track EP "Might Delete Later," which features Gucci Mane, Ari Lennox, and others. In the song, Cole mocks Lamar's waning popularity with his latest album, " Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers ," and his "second shit," which could refer to Lamar's second album, "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City," but fans believe is about "To Pimp A Butterfly," as most people don't count 2011's "Section.80" as his first.

Two days after the song was released, Cole apologized to Lamar during his performance at the Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina. It came after hip-hop's loudest voices, namely Joe Budden, expected Cole to continue the beef onstage. Instead, he shocked the hip-hop world and apologized.

"I just want to come up here and publicly be like, bruh, that was the lamest, goofiest shit," Cole said. "And I pray that y'all are like, forgive a n**** for the misstep and I can get back to my true path. Because I ain't gonna lie to y'all. The past two days felt terrible."

Here's what to know about the feud between Drake , Cole, and Lamar.

Drake and Lamar have been throwing digs at each other since 2013.

Lamar and Drake started out as friends, with Lamar opening for Drake's "Club Paradise" tour in 2012. The pair's feud began when Lamar rapped that he was better than all the rising rap stars, including Drake and Cole, when he featured on Big Sean's 2013 song "Control."

"And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Wale, Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Big Sean, Jay Electron', Tyler, Mac Miller / I got love for you all, but I'm tryna murder you n*****," he rapped.

Drake appeared to respond on the track "The Language" from his 2013 album, " Nothing Was the Same ," rapping: "I don't know why they been lyin' but your shit is not that inspirin'/ Bank account statement just look like I'm ready for early retirement / Fuck any n**** that's talking that shit just to get a reaction."

The two rappers last featured on the same song in 2013 and, since then, have made small digs at each other in their tracks and in interviews.

In 2015, many fans believe that Lamar accused Drake of using a ghostwriter, pointing to Lamar's 2015 track "King Kunta," where he raps, "I can dig rappin', but a rapper with a ghostwriter? / What the fuck happened?"

Lamar hasn't confirmed if the "King Kunta" lyric is about Drake.

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Later that year, Meek Mill also accused Drake of using a ghostwriter in a since-deleted post on X, which Drake denied in a 2019 interview with Rap Radar .

The pair have also taken different paths artistically, with Lamar earning critical acclaim, including winning a Pulitzer prize for "Damn" in 2018 and 17 Grammys . Drake is more commercially successful, with 15 songs with over a billion streams on Spotify compared to Kendrick's five.

Cole entered the beef after appearing on "For All The Dogs."

Drake's 2023 track " First Person Shooter ," featuring Cole, is all about the two being the greatest rappers ever. Cole, who is friends with Lamar, references him in the song

"Love when they argue the hardest MC / Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?" Cole raps, referring to Lamar's nickname, "K-Dot," and Drake's birth name Aubrey. "We the big three like we started a league, but right now, I feel like Muhammad Ali."

Drake ends the song by comparing his success to that of the late Michael Jackson , who is the sixth best-selling artist of all time. In October 2023, Drake scored his 13th Billboard Hot 100 No.1, tying with Jackson.

Lamar's verse in "Like That" alludes to these lyrics, the song title, "First Person Shooter," and Drake's 2023 album title, " For All the Dogs ."

"Fuck sneak dissin', first-person shooter, I hope they came with three switches," Lamar raps.

"N****, Prince outlived Mike Jack'," Lamar raps later, referencing a 2017 song, "Mask Off (Remix)," where he compares himself to Prince. Prince and Jackson also had a long-standing beef when they were alive.

Lamar ends the verse referencing Drake's latest album: "'Fore all your dogs gettin' buried /That's a K with all these nines, he gon' see Pet Sematary (Yeah)."

A week after the song dropped last month, Drake appeared to respond to Lamar during a concert in Florida as part of his "It's All A Blur Tour: Big As In What?" with Cole.

Drake officially addresses Kendrick Lamar on stage “I got my head held high, my back straight, I’m ten f**king toes down… and I know no matter what there’s not another n**ga that could ever f*ck with me on this Earth” pic.twitter.com/4xJZ1kX8uS — Grand/THE WIZRD🔮⁶𓅓 (@grandwizardcn) March 25, 2024

"A lot of people ask me how I'm feeling. I'mma let you know I'm feeling," Drake said in a video shared on X. "I got my fucking head up high, my back straight, I'm 10 fucking toes down in Florida and anywhere else I go. And I know that no matter what, it's not a n**** on this earth that could ever fuck with me in my life!"

Cole fired back at Lamar and then apologized two days later.

Cole did not comment publicly on Lamar's "Like That" verse until last week when he released "Might Delete Later."

The first verse of the final track, "7 Minute Drill," appears to be a direct response to Lamar, who Cole implies is losing popularity. Rolling Stone's Andre Gee wrote that the title refers to a military drill where officers have to explain how to respond to an enemy attack.

"He still doin' shows, but fell off like the Simpsons / Your first shit was classic, your last shit was tragic / Your second shit put n***** to sleep, but they gassed it / Your third shit was massive and that was your prime / I was trailin' right behind and I just now hit mine," Cole raps.

Fans think Cole's bar about Lamar's second album references the critically-acclaimed " To Pimp a Butterfly ," which some music fans have described as boring. Rolling Stone's Gee and Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre panned Cole's track for not being aggressive enough.

"He doesn't have the heart for the lying, disrespect, and animosity it requires to make an effective diss track," Pierre wrote.

Two days later, Cole walked back the comments at his Dreamville Festival, saying the only reason he responded was because he felt pressured by his fans and his friends to respond.

"I was conflicted because, one I know my heart and I know how I feel about my peers, these two n***** that I just been blessed to even stand beside in this game, let alone chase they greatness," Cole said in a video shared on X. "So I felt conflicted 'cause I'm like, bruh I don't even feel no way. But the world wanna see blood."

J.Cole speaks on his response to Kendrick and says it hasn’t felt good or right with his spirit, calling his own response “corny” and telling Kendrick to return his best shot if he feels a way pic.twitter.com/jan2jctfk9 — Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) April 8, 2024

Cole said his diss verse, and the discourse surrounding it, didn't "sit right with my spirit," adding that he hoped Lamar, who he describes as "one of the greatest motherfucker's to ever touch a fuckin' microphone," wasn't hurt by his words.

"If he did, my n****, I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I'ma take that shit on the chin boy, do what you do. All good. It's love," he said.

Representatives for Lamar, Cole, and Drake did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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Giants 7-round NFL mock draft: Can NY trade up for a QB, or will it have to ‘settle’ for WR?

Giants general manager Joe Schoen has maintained that he wants to build the team through the NFL Draft . There may not be a bigger piece added to the foundation than this year’s top selection, as the Giants are in prime position to add a quarterback or an elite wide receiver with the No. 6 pick.

So what will Schoen do at No. 6 , and how will he supplement the roster with his five other picks? Here’s a shot at projecting what could happen in my first — and only — seven-round Giants-only mock draft of the offseason.

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These picks were made based on what I think Schoen will do — I’ll publish my ideal draft plan next week. And these picks were made based on who was available in a Pro Football Network mock draft simulation:

Round 1, pick No. 6: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

The first five picks were USC quarterback Caleb Williams, North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt. That’s a realistic scenario if there are no trades in the top five, which was the case in this simulation.

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The decision facing Schoen here would be Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy or a stud wide receiver — Nabers or Washington ’s Rome Odunze. It’s impossible to ignore the amount of work the Giants have done on quarterbacks leading up to the draft, and I believe they’ll try to trade up to land Maye. But I couldn’t get up to No. 2 pick to take Maye in this simulation.

I’m not convinced the Giants love McCarthy enough to take him over one of the wide receivers. The Giants have been searching for a No. 1 wide receiver since trading Odell Beckham Jr. in 2019. Nabers and Odunze both fit that bill, with Nabers getting the edge because his ability to create separation and explosive plays is coveted by coach Brian Daboll.

It would be rough not to be able to land a quarterback, but the Giants don’t need to look far into their past to see the downside of forcing a QB with the sixth pick. Nabers is a game-changing talent who would make an immediate impact for Schoen and Daboll in a pivotal season.

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Round 2, pick No. 47: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson

If the Giants don’t land a quarterback in the top six , I expect them to try to trade back into the first round for a shot at Washington’s Michael Penix or Oregon’s Bo Nix. But I struck out in trade attempts with teams late in the first round, which demonstrates the risk of this approach if the Giants are determined to get a quarterback.

Nix went 23rd to the Vikings and Penix went 28th to the Raiders , who traded with the Bills . The virtual Bills preferred the Raiders’ offer of a second-round pick (No. 44), a fifth-round pick (No. 148) and a 2025 second-round pick over the Giants’ offer of a second-round pick (No. 47), a fourth-round pick (No. 107) and a 2025 second-round pick.

With quarterback out of the equation, need aligned with value on Orhorhoro. The Giants are thin on the defensive line, so it’s fitting to use the pick acquired in the Leonard Williams trade on a potential replacement. The 6-foot-4, 294-pound Orhorhoro has the versatility to play multiple spots on the defensive line and could be penciled in as a Day 1 starter alongside Dexter Lawrence.

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Round 3, pick No. 70: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky

The Giants desperately need a cornerback, but none are in the mix at No. 6, and the value didn’t align in the second round. Landing Phillips in the third round would be a better fit.

The Giants reportedly hosted Phillips for a pre-draft visit, which has been a tell of Schoen’s interest in mid-round picks during his first two drafts. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Phillips doesn’t fit the size prototype of corners previously drafted by Schoen, but it’s important to remember the defensive scheme shift under new coordinator Shane Bowen. The Titans didn’t prioritize length at corner during Bowen’s time as DC.

Phillips is a willing tackler, which is a prerequisite for corners in Bowen’s defense. And Phillips can play outside or in the slot, which could help him find immediate playing time amid an unsettled secondary.

Round 4, pick No. 107: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State

Johnson is another mid-round prospect who reportedly visited the Giants, so there’s clearly some interest. That makes sense considering Darren Waller ’s continued uncertainty about his future.

Waller has said that the team needs to operate like he won’t be back, so that means adding a tight end in the draft. Even if Waller returns, the Giants need to plan for the future at the position. The 6-foot-6, 259-pound Johnson has the athletic tools to develop into a pass-catching complement to the Giants’ stable of blocking tight ends.

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Round 5, pick No. 166: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville

It will be a long wait after the Giants’ fourth-round pick, as they swapped fifth-round picks with the Panthers in the Brian Burns trade. That dropped the Giants from No. 141 to No. 166. The Giants used a fifth-round pick on running back Eric Gray last year, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they take another swing at the position on Day 3 after letting Saquon Barkley leave in free agency.

Guerendo would be a dice roll on traits, as he endured an injury-plagued college career and was never a feature back. But the 6-foot, 221-pounder ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, which could add a big-play element to a running back committee. That speed could also earn Guerendo an immediate role as a kick returner .

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Round 6, pick No. 183: Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State

This stage of the draft is all about taking the best player available. Kamara was rated higher than any of the safeties available, although that position is a glaring need. But the Giants can sign a veteran safety after the draft. This pick is better used on a productive pass rusher who could upgrade the Giants’ depth at that position. This is the Giants’ final pick because they traded their seventh-rounder for linebacker Isaiah Simmons last August.

Final draft card

First round: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU Second round: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson Third round: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky Fourth round: Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State Fifth round: Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville Sixth round: Mohamed Kamara, Edge, Colorado State

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Dan Duggan is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New York Giants. He previously covered the Giants for two years for The Star-Ledger. He has also worked for the Boston Herald. Follow Dan on Twitter @ DDuggan21