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The 20 greatest hip-hop tours of all time

Our ranking, inspired by all the great rap acts on the road this summer, is 100% correct

L ook around and it might feel like we’re in a golden age of rap tours.

Rhyme greats De La Soul recently finished a European tour billed The Gods of Rap with the legendary Public Enemy, Wu-Tang Clan and Gang Starr’s DJ Premier. And the summer concert season is set to feature even more high-profile hip-hop shows.

West Coast giant Snoop Dogg is headlining the Masters of Ceremony tour with such heavyweights as 50 Cent, DMX, Ludacris and The Lox. Lil Wayne is doing a string of solo gigs and will launch a 38-city tour with pop punk heroes blink-182 starting June 27. Stoner rap fave Wiz Khalifa will headline a 29-city trek on July 9. The reunited Wu-Tang Clan continue their well-received 36 Chambers 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour, and Cardi B will be barnstorming through the beginning of August.

With all this rap talent on the road, The Undefeated decided to take a crack at ranking the 20 greatest hip-hop tours of all time.

Our list was compiled using several rules: First and foremost, the headliners for every tour must be from the hip-hop/rap genre. That means huge record-breaking, co-headlining live runs such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s On the Run II Tour were not included, given Queen Bey’s rhythm and blues/pop leanings. We also took into account the cultural and historical impact of each tour. Several artists, ranging from Run-DMC and Salt-N-Pepa to MC Hammer and Nicki Minaj, were included because they broke new ground, beyond how much their tours grossed. For years, hip-hop has battled the perception that it doesn’t translate well to live performance. This list challenges such myopic ideas.

With only 20 spots, some of rap’s most storied live gigs had to be left off the list. Many were casualties of overlap, such as Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys’ memorable 1987 Together Forever Tour and the Sizzling Summer Tour ’90, which featured Public Enemy, Heavy D & the Boyz, Kid ’n Play, Digital Underground and Queen Latifah. The 12-date Lyricist Lounge Tour, a 1998 showcase that featured Big Punisher, The Roots, De La Soul, Black Star, Common, Black Moon’s Buckshot and Fat Joe, also just missed the cut.

You may notice that Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are missing from the list. But this was no momentary lapse of sanity. ’Pac’s and Biggie’s brief runs took place when rap shows were beginning to become a rarity, leaving most of their memorable stage moments to one-off shows. Dirty South royalty Outkast’s strongest live outing, when Big Boi and Andre 3000 reunited in 2014, was not included because it was less of a tour and more of a savvy festival run.

There are other honorable mentions: Def Jam Survival of the Illest Tour (1998), which featured DMX, the Def Squad, Foxy Brown, Onyx and Cormeg a; the Ruff Ryders/Cash Money Tour (2000); Anger Management 3 Tour with Eminem and 50 Cent (2005); J. Cole’s Dollar & A Dream Tour (2013); and Drake’s Aubrey & The Three Migos LIVE! tour (2018).

With that said, on with the show!

20. Pinkprint Tour (2015)

Nicki Minaj, featuring Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Tinashe and Dej Loaf

The most lucrative hip-hop trek headlined by a woman also served as the coronation of Nicki Minaj as hip-hop’s newest queen. What made The Pinkprint Tour such a gloriously over-the-top affair was its seamless balance of dramatic Broadway-like theater, silly high jinks and a flex of artistic ferocity. One moment Minaj was in a black lace dress covering her eyes while mourning the loss of a turbulent union during “The Crying Game.” The next, she was backing up her memorable appearance on Kanye West’s “Monster” as the most wig-snatching guest verse of that decade. And the Barbz went wild.

Gross : $22 million from 38 shows

Kendrick Lamar performs during the Festival d’ete de Quebec on Friday, July 7, 2017, in Quebec City, Canada.

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19. The Damn. Tour (2017-18)

Kendrick Lamar, featuring Travis Scott, DRAM and YG

When you have dropped two of the most critically lauded albums of your era in Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012) and To Pimp a Butterfly (2015), there’s already an embarrassment of riches to pull from for any live setting. But Kendrick Lamar understood that to live up to his bold “greatest rapper alive” proclamation he also needed populist anthems to turn on the masses. The Damn. album and world tour presented just that, as he led his followers each night in an elevating rap-along. It kicked off with a martial arts film, a cheeky nod to Lamar’s Kung Fu Kenny alter ego, before launching into the chest-beating “DNA.”

Gross: More than $62.7 million from 62 shows

Drake and Future performing on stage during The Summer Sixteen Tour at AmericanAirlines Arena on Aug. 30, 2016 in Miami.

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18. Summer Sixteen Tour (2016)

Drake and Future

This mammoth, co-headlining tour was a no-brainer: Drake, the hit-making heartthrob, Canada’s clap-back native son and part-time goofy Toronto Raptors superfan. And Future, the self-anointed Atlanta Trap King, gleeful nihilist and producer, whose slapping, codeine-addled bars made him a controversial figure on and off record. The magic of this yin/yang pairing shined brightest when they teamed up to perform such tracks as “Jumpman” and “Big Rings” off their industry-shaking 2015 mixtape What a Time to Be Alive . When the smoke settled, Drake and Future walked away with the highest-earning hip-hop tour of all time.

Gross : $84.3 million from 54 shows

From left to right, Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton, DJ Spinderella and Cheryl ‘Salt’ James perform on stage.

17. Salt-N-Pepa Tour (1988)

Featuring Keith Sweat, Heavy D & the Boyz, EU, Johnny Kemp, Full Force, Kid ’n Play and Rob Base

It may seem preposterous in this outspoken, girl-power age of Cardi B, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Kash Doll, Young M.A, Tierra Whack and City Girls, but back in the early ’80s, the thought of a “female” rhyme group anchoring a massive tour seemed out of reach. That was before the 1986 debut of Salt-N-Pepa, the pioneering group who’s racked up a plethora of groundbreaking moments and sold more than 15 million albums. The first female rap act to go platinum ( Hot, Cool & Vicious ) and score a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200 (“Push It”), Salt-N-Pepa led a diverse, arena-hopping showcase that gave the middle finger to any misogynistic notions. And Salt, Pepa and DJ Spinderella continue to be road warriors. They’re currently on New Kids on the Block’s arena-packing Mixtape Tour.

Encore: Opening-act standouts Heavy D & the Boyz would co-headline their own tour the following year off the platinum success of their 1989 masterpiece Big Tyme .

16. Glow in the Dark Tour (2008)

Kanye West, featuring Rihanna, N.E.R.D, Nas, Lupe Fiasco and Santigold

Yes, Kanye West has had more ambitious showings (2013-14’s button-pushing Yeezus Tour) and more aesthetically adventurous gigs (the 2016 Saint Pablo Tour featured a floating stage, which hovered above the audience). But never has the Chicago-born visionary sounded so hungry, focused and optimistic than he did on his first big solo excursion, the Glow in the Dark Tour.

Before the Kardashian reality-show level freak-outs and MAGA hat obsessing, West was just a kid who wanted to share his spacey sci-fi dreamscape with the public, complete with a talking computerized spaceship named Jane. Even the rotating opening acts — topped off by the coolest pop star on the planet, Rihanna — were ridiculously talented.

Gross : $30.8 million from 49 shows

15. I Am Music Tour (2008-09)

Lil Wayne, featuring T-Pain and Keyshia Cole

Between 2002 and 2007, Young Money general Lil Wayne was hip-hop’s hardest-working force of nature, releasing an astounding 16 mixtapes. Then Weezy broke from the pack with the massively successful I Am Music Tour. The bulk of Lil Wayne’s 90-minute set was propelled by his career-defining 2008 album Tha Carter III , which by the show’s second leg had already sold 2 million copies. By the time T-Pain joined the New Orleans spitter for a playful battle of the featured acts, Lil Wayne’s takeover was complete.

Gross : $42 million from 78 shows

MC Hammer, performing on stage in 1990, had a large entourage for his Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em Tour.

14. Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em Tour (1990-91)

MC Hammer, featuring En Vogue and Vanilla Ice

With 15 background dancers, 12 singers, seven musicians, two DJs, eight security men, three valets and a private Boeing 727 plane, MC Hammer’s world tour was eye-popping. Rap fans had never seen anything of the magnitude of the Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em stadium gigs, which recalled Parliament-Funkadelic’s army-size traveling heyday in the 1970s.

Each night the Oakland, California, dancing machine, born Stanley Burrell, left pools of sweat onstage as if he was the second coming of James Brown. If the sight of more than 30 folks onstage doing the Running Man, with MC Hammer breaking into his signature typewriter dance during “U Can’t Touch This,” didn’t make you get up, you should have checked your pulse.

Gross : $26.3 million from 138 shows

13. Things Fall Apart! Tour (1999)

Each gig was a revelation. This was no surprise given that Philadelphia hip-hop collective The Roots, formed by longtime friends drummer Questlove and lead lyricist Black Thought, had a reputation for being unpredictable. Still, it’s ironic that a group known for being the ultimate road warriors — they were known for touring 45 weeks a year before becoming the house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2014 — is represented on this list by one of their shortest tours.

But the brilliant Things Fall Apart club and hall sprint, which took place throughout March 1999, proved to be an epic blitz fueled by the band’s most commercially lauded material to date, Questlove’s steady percussive heart and the inhuman breath control of Black Thought.

Encore: Neo soul diva Jill Scott, who co-wrote The Roots’ breakout single “You Got Me,” gave fans an early taste of her artistry as she joined the band onstage for some serious vocal workouts.

12. House of Blues’ Smokin’ Grooves Tour (1996)

The Fugees, Cypress Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, Ziggy Marley and Spearhead

While gangsta rap was topping the charts, the hip-hop industry faced a bleak situation on the touring front. Concert promoters were scared to book “urban” acts in large venues. Enter the House of Blues’ Kevin Morrow and Cara Lewis, the booking agent who achieved mythic status when she received a shout-out on Eric B. & Rakim’s 1987 anthem “Paid in Full.” The pair envisioned a Lollapalooza-like tour heavy on hip-hop and good vibes. The first ’96 incarnation came out of the gate with Haitian-American rap trio The Fugees, multiplatinum weed ambassadors Cypress Hill, A Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes.

Encore: The series, which has also featured Outkast, The Roots, Lauryn Hill, Gang Starr, The Pharcyde, Foxy Brown and Public Enemy, is credited with opening the door for a return to more straight-ahead hip-hop tours led by Jay-Z, DMX and Dr. Dre.

Kanye West (left) and Jay-Z (right) perform in concert during the Watch The Throne Tour, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J.

11. Watch the Throne Tour (2011-12)

Jay-Z and Kanye West

In better times, Jay-Z and Kanye West exhibited lofty friendship goals we could all aspire to, with their bromance popping on the platinum album Watch the Throne. Before their much-publicized fallout, Jay-Z and West took their act on the road for the mother of all double-bill spectacles.

Two of hip-hop’s greatest traded classics such as the ominous “Where I’m From” (Jay-Z) and soaring “Jesus Walks” (West) from separate stages on opposite sides of the venue. Those lucky enough to catch the tour can still recall the dream tag team launching into their encore of “N—as in Paris” amid roars from thousands of revelers.

Gross : $75.6 million from 63 shows

10. The Miseducation Tour (1999)

Lauryn Hill, featuring Outkast

In 1998, Lauryn Hill wasn’t just the best woman emcee or the best emcee alive and kicking. The former standout Fugees member was briefly the voice of her generation as she rode the multiplatinum, multi-Grammy success of her solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill . By February 1999, it was time to take the show on the road. Hill and her 10-piece band went beyond the hype, especially when they tore through a blistering take of the heartbreaking “Ex-Factor.”

Encore: Outkast (Atlantans Andre 3000 and Big Boi) rocked the house backed by some conspicuous props, including two front grilles of a Cadillac and a throwback Ford truck, kicked off their own headlining Stanklove theater tour in early 2001.

9. No Way Out Tour (1997-98)

Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, Lil’ Kim, Ma$e, Busta Rhymes, Foxy Brown, 112, The Lox, Usher, Kid Capri, Lil’ Cease and Jay-Z

The Los Angeles Times headline spoke volumes: “Combs to Headline Rare Rap Tour.” Combs, of course, is Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music, fashion, television and liquor mogul who Forbes estimates now has a net worth of $820 million. But back then, the hustler formerly known as Puff Daddy was struggling to keep his Bad Boy Records afloat after the March 9, 1997, murder of Brooklyn, New York, rhyme king The Notorious B.I.G.

But out of unspeakable tragedy rose Combs’ chart-dominating No Way Out album and an emotional all-star tour. Despite suggestions that large-scale rap shows were too much of a financial gamble, Puffy rallied the Bad Boy troops and a few close friends and proved the naysayers wrong. The No Way Out Tour was both a cathartic exercise and a joyous celebration of life. “It’s All About the Benjamins” shook the foundation of every building as Combs, The Lox and a show-stealing Lil’ Kim made monetary excess look regal. And the heartfelt Biggie tribute “I’ll Be Missing You,” which was performed live at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, had audiences in tears.

Gross: $16 million

Rap stars, from left, Redman, foreground, DMX, Method Man and Jay-Z join host DJ Clue, background left, in a photo session on Jan. 26, 1999, in New York, after announcing their 40-city Hard Knock Life Tour beginning Feb. 27, in Charlotte, N.C.

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8. Hard Knock Life Tour (1999)

Jay-Z, featuring DMX, Redman and Method Man

Jay-Z stands now as hip-hop’s most bankable live draw. In 2017, the newly minted billionaire’s 4:44 Live Nation production pulled in $44.7 million, becoming America’s all-time highest-grossing solo rap jaunt. It’s a long way from the days of Jay-Z lumbering through performances in a bulletproof vest when he was last off the bench on Puff Daddy’s No Way Out Tour.

Surely the seeds of Jay-Z’s evolution as a concert staple were first planted on his Hard Knock Life Tour, which was documented in the 2000 film Backstage . This was a confident, full-throated Shawn Carter, and he would need every ounce of charisma, with Ruff Ryders lead dog DMX enrapturing fans as if he were a Baptist preacher at a tent revival and the duo of Redman and Method Man rapping and swinging over crowds from ropes attached to moving cranes. What a gig.

Gross : $18 million

Flavor Flav (left) and Chuck D (right) of the rap group Public Enemy perform onstage in New York in August 1988.

7. Bring the Noise Tour (1988)

Public Enemy and Ice-T, featuring Eazy-E & N.W.A. and EPMD

There has always been a controlled chaos to a Public Enemy live show. Lead orator Chuck D jolted the crowd with a ferocity over the intricate, combustible production of the Bomb Squad while clock-rocking Flavor Flav, the prototypical hype man, jumped and zigzagged across the stage.

DJ Terminator X cut records like a cyborg and never smiled. And Professor Griff and the S1Ws exuded an intimidating, paramilitary presence. Armed with their 1988 watershed black nationalist work, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back , an album many music historians consider to be the pinnacle hip-hop statement, Public Enemy spearheaded arguably the most exciting rap tour ever conceived.

Encore: Along for the wild ride was the godfather of West Coast rap, Ice-T, who was putting on the rest of the country to Los Angeles’ violent Crips and Bloods gang wars with the too-real “Colors.” N.W.A. was just about to set the world on fire with their opus Straight Outta Compton. Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella unleashed a profanity-laced declaration of street knowledge that was instantly slapped with parental advisory stickers. And Erick and Parrish were making dollars with their rough and raw EPMD joint Strictly Business .

6. Nitro World Tour (1989-90)

LL Cool J, featuring Public Enemy, Eazy E & N.W.A., Big Daddy Kane, Too $hort, EPMD, Slick Rick, De La Soul and Special Ed

But not even LL Cool J was ready for the monster that was N.W.A. The self-proclaimed World’s Most Dangerous Group completely hijacked the spotlight when N.W.A. was warned by officials not to perform their controversial track “F— the Police” at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. A minute into the song, cops stormed the stage and shut down Eazy-E and crew’s volatile set, a wild scene that was later re-created in the 2015 N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton .

Encore: A few months before the Detroit gig, N.W.A. was booed during a Run-DMC show at New York’s Apollo Theater. “We all had watched Showtime at the Apollo , so we all knew if it went bad what was gonna happen,” Ice Cube explained on the Complex story series What Had Happened Was … “We hit the stage, and as soon as they saw the Jheri curls, all you heard was ‘Boo!’ I mean, before we even got a line out, they was booin’. I guess they just wasn’t feeling the Jheri curls.”

Rappers Christopher “Kid” Reid and Christopher “Play” Nolan of Kid ‘n Play perform onstage during “The World’s Greatest Rap Show Ever” on Jan. 3, 1992 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

5. The World’s Greatest Rap Show Ever (1991-92)

Public Enemy, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Geto Boys, Kid ’n Play, Naughty by Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New School and Oaktown’s 3.5.7.

Props to the promoter who put together this awesome collection of hip-hop firepower for a tour that at least aimed to live up to its tagline. What stands out the most was the early acknowledgment of rap’s reach beyond the East and West coasts. The significance of including Houston’s Geto Boys, for instance, cannot be overstated.

Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill carried the flag for Southern hip-hop, winning over skeptical concertgoers with their raw dissection of ’hood paranoia, “ Mind Playing Tricks on Me ,” which had become a favorite on Yo! MTV Raps . Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince proved they could still rock the house with PG-rated material. (It helped that Will Smith had just begun the first season of NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. ) Queen Latifah busted through the testosterone with the empowering “Ladies First.” And Naughty by Nature frequently knocked out the most crowd-pleasing set of the night with their promiscuous anthem “O.P.P.”

Encore: The World’s Greatest Rap Show Ever made its Jan. 3, 1992, stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden less than a week after nine people were fatally crushed at a hip-hop charity basketball game at City College of New York. Before Public Enemy’s powerful message of black self-determination, Heavy D, an organizer of the doomed event, made a plea for unity. Fans were certainly listening. The gig was a resounding, peaceful triumph.

LL Cool J performs at the Genesis Center in Gary, Indiana in December 1987.

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4. Def Jam Tour (1987)

LL Cool J, Whodini, Eric B. & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew, and Public Enemy

From 1986 to 1992, New York’s Def Jam Records was the premier hip-hop label. Its roster of artists, which included Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, EPMD and Slick Rick, was unparalleled in range and cultural dominance. So when it came time for partners Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin to spread the Def Jam gospel on its first international tour, the imprint’s biggest star, LL Cool J, was chosen to lead the way. And he didn’t disappoint.

James Todd Smith strutted out of a giant neon boombox sporting a Kangol hat, dookie rope gold chain and Adidas jacket. Of course, that jacket would soon be thrown to the floor as a shirtless Ladies Love Cool James tore through his ’85 single “Rock the Bells” as if it were the last song he would get to perform.

For many overseas, their first taste of American rap also included DJ Eric B. & Rakim, who were killing the streets with their 1987 masterpiece Paid In Full . Almost overnight in Germany, France, Norway and the Netherlands, hip-hop became the new religion.

Encore: This was the first proper world tour for Public Enemy, who had just dropped their 12-inch single “Rebel Without a Pause.” Although they were the opening act, Chuck D and his posse stole the show, establishing their standing as global behemoths. The now-legendary show at London’s Hammersmith Odeon can be heard throughout It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back .

The Up In Smoke Tour in 2000 was a dream team bill, headed by producer Dr. Dre and featuring Eminem, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg and more.

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3. Up In Smoke (2000)

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Eminem, Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G and Nate Dogg, and Xzibit

The multimillion-dollar stage design put the concert industry on notice that not only could rap shows attain the lavish production values of the best rock shows, they could surpass them. It was also an emphatic statement that the largely West Coast rap dignitaries knew how to throw a party. And there still isn’t another hip-hop song that matches the first 20 seconds of Dre’s “Next Episode” in concert.

Gross : $22.2 million from 44 shows

2. Raising Hell Tour (1986)

Run-DMC, featuring LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys and Whodini

There’s a reason Run-DMC is hailed as the greatest live hip-hop act of its era. They understood that less is always more. Because of their stripped-down beats and rhymes, the group amplified the genius of every aspect of their concert presentation up to 11. Jam Master Jay’s scratching was more thunderous than the other DJs on the 1s and 2s. Run’s pay-me stage presence commanded respect. And D had the throat-grabbing voice of God. They wore Godfather hats, black jeans and shoelace-less Adidas sneakers. The Hollis, Queens, crew was the personification of cool.

LL Cool J was just 18 during the Raising Hell Tour, but he was coming after Run-DMC’s crown every night. The hotel-wrecking Beastie Boys co-piloted rap’s bum-rush into Middle America, scaring parents wherever they landed. And Whodini brilliantly straddled the line between electro funkateers and around-the-way dudes representing BK to the fullest.

As “Walk This Way,” Run-DMC’s genre-shifting Aerosmith collaboration, exploded on the pop charts, vaulting the Raising Hell album to 3 million copies sold (the first hip-hop album to go triple platinum), ticket sales followed. The 45-city tour affirmed hip-hop’s cultural takeover.

Encore: The image of Joseph Simmons commanding 20,000-plus fans to hold up their sneakers during a performance of “My Adidas” at a New York show is still a surreal sight.

1. Fresh Fest (1984)

Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, Whodini, The Fat Boys, Newcleus & the Dynamic Breakers, New York City Breakers, Turbo and Ozone

Ricky Walker had an idea: The concert promoter wanted to put together the first national rap music and break-dancing tour. In 1984, hip-hop had moved on from its underground beginnings in the Bronx. Run-DMC had just dropped their self-titled debut, and their “ Rock Box ” became the first rap video to received play on MTV. Breakin’ , the first break dancing movie to hit the big screen, pulled in nearly $40 million at the box office on a minuscule $1.2 million budget. Walker saw the future.

He called New York impresario Simmons to tap some of his Rush Productions talent, which included heartthrob Brooklyn trio Whodini , rap’s first solo superstar Kurtis Blow, the comedic Fat Boys and, of course, the hottest hip-hop act in the country, Run-DMC. But when it came time to promote the first show, billed as the Swatch Watch NYC Fresh Fest Festival , in Greensboro, North Carolina, Walker was laughed out of the room by a radio ad man.

Rap was still viewed by many record industry power brokers as a passing fad. In a 1985 interview with Billboard magazine, Walker recalled the salesperson pleading with him. “You’re a friend of mine,” he said. “Can’t I talk you out of doing this show?”

Walker’s instincts, however, proved to be dead-on. Fresh Fest moved 7,500 tickets in four hours. The tour, which also featured some of the best street dancers on the planet, such as Breakin’ stars Boogaloo Shrimp and Shabba Doo, as well as the synth funk-rap group Newcleus, not only did brisk business at mid-level venues but also sold out 20,000-seat arenas in Chicago and Philadelphia. Like the pioneering rock ‘n’ roll shows of the ’50s conceived by Cleveland radio DJ Alan Freed, the Fresh Fest proved that rap could be a serious and profitable art form. The rest is hip-hop history.

Gross : $3.5 million

Keith "Murph" Murphy is a senior editor at VIBE Magazine and frequent contributor at Billboard, AOL, and CBS Local. The veteran journalist has appeared on CNN, FOX News and A&E Biography and is also the author of the men’s lifestyle book "Manifest XO."

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Highest-grossing Touring Hip-hop Artists of All Time

Which of your favorite hip-hop acts have hauled the most money from touring? From Drake to Lil Wayne, Boardroom breaks down the list of the Top 10 most prolific — and profitable — acts.

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Top-grossing Touring Hip-hop Artists of All Time: The Top 10

• Career Gross: $472.9 million
• Tickets Sold: 3.9 million
• Average Gross per Show: $1.55 million
• Fun fact: On July 28 and 29, Drake became the first artist to net more than $5 million during back-to-back arena shows as part of his “It’s All a Blur” Tour, bringing in $10.064 million over the two-night stint.
• Career Gross (to date): $430.5 million
• Tickets Sold: 7.4 million
• Average Gross per Show: $1.07 million
• Fun fact: 2013’s Magna Carta World Tour grossed $31.2 million in profit.

3. Post Malone

• Career Gross: $245.7 million
• Tickets Sold: 3.4 million
• Average Gross per Show: $1.09
• Fun fact: Post Malone’s three-night run at O2 Arena in May 2023 sold out the 20,000-seat venue and brought in more than $5 million.

4. Kendrick Lamar

• Career Gross: $164.5 million
• Tickets Sold: 1.7 million
• Average Gross per Show: $1.16 million
• Fun fact: Kendrick Lamar and his creative agency, pgLang, announced in Nov. 2023 that they are pairing up with Global Citizen to launch “Move Afrika.” The tour will kick off on Dec. 6 in Kigali, Rwanda.

5. Kanye West

• Career Gross: $161.2 million
• Tickets Sold: 2.3 million
• Average Gross per Show: $671K
• Fun fact: 2016’s Saint Pablo Tour brought in $52.8 million across 41 dates; however, the tour was cut short when West was hospitalized in Dec 2016.
• Career Gross: $151.7
• Average Gross per Show: $1.47 million
• Fun fact: In 2011, Eminem’s “Loud Tour” grossed over $90 million. In a two-night stint at the Sydney Football Stadium, he brought in more than $5 million in revenue a night, totaling $10.4 million.

7. Black Eyed Peas

• Career Gross: $119.4 million
• Tickets Sold: 2 million
• Average Gross per Show: $618K
• Fun fact: The Black Eyed Peas hit the road on its first tour with Fergie in support of their album The E.N.D. The international tour included 100 dates.

8. Lil Wayne

• Career Gross: $111.7 million
• Average Gross per Show: $477K
• Fun fact: Between Dec 2008 and Sept. 2009, Weezy put on 78 shows and emerged as the year’s top-grossing touring hip-hop artist. At the time, the $42 million total took the top spot in history for a rap artist.

• Career Gross: $91.1 million
• Tickets Sold: 1.4 million
• Average Gross per Show: $623K
• Fun fact: These figures do not include J. Cole and Dreamville’s annual festival. Last year’s edition brought in over 100,000 fans to Raleigh’s Dorthea Dix Park.

10. 50 Cent

• Career Gross: $81.7 million
• Tickets Sold: 1.9 million
• Average Gross per Show: $1.55 million40
• Fun fact: In a 2023 interview , 50 Cent revealed that his nightly performance fee has increased tenfold throughout his career. He told Billboard, “I think he [Master P] gave me like $80,000, and now I’m getting like $900,000, $1 million.”

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The Biggest Hip Hop Tours Of All Time

The biggest hip hop tours of all time serve as a key reminder as to how crucial concerts are to the hip hop genre. As we continually move towards a digital era, concerts remain the lifeblood of artists' livelihoods. The Covid-19 pandemic shied a visible light on this, as complaints surrounding streaming revenue for artists became even louder during the pandemic. Essentially, the music industry realized that the hard-earned money of fans looking to see their favorite artist live was still the hallmark source of revenue for artists and music companies alike.

The pandemic left artists lost as they scrambled to figure out other sources of revenue to keep their image relevant. In addition, many struggled to find meaning in their work because they may never be able to display it to a live crowd. In essence, tours remain an essential aspect of the music industry. This is especially the case for hip hop, where the energy of many tracks is best conveyed in a live setting. Take a Playboi Carti set, where fans lose their minds to "Rockstar Made" while shoving each other in a mosh pit. We're looking back on the highest-earning tours in hip-hop history.

1. Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale And The Big Steppers (2023)

Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers tour has officially become the highest-grossing tour in hip-hop history. In fact, it's the highest-grossing tour by far. Going nationwide, the tour garnered $110 million in revenue across 73 shows. His fifth studio album was his most anticipated yet, as he returned from a five-year hiatus from music. Lamar was as introspective as ever, delving into his personal biases and rapping about the demons of Compton life that still live within him. However, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers also has plenty of crowd-including bangers such as "N95" and "Silent Hill."

2. Drake - Aubrey & The Three Migos (2018)

Drake and The Migos were arguably at their respective peaks in 2018. Amidst the rollout of Scorpion , Drake's "God's Plan" and "In My Feelings" took over the internet. The Migos had just released Culture II, the follow-up to their highly successful Culture debut. The two titans coming together would always generate one of the biggest hip-hop tours to date. The tour innovated the performance setting for hip-hop artists. Drake decided to switch things up by performing in the middle of the stadium on a raised, rectangular platform rather than a traditional stage. Darting from corner to corner, the Toronto-based MC was tasked will keeping all four sides of the crowd engaged. The increased fan accessibility was a hit, making Aubrey & The Three Migos the second highest-grossing tour of all time.

3. Drake & Future - Summer Sixteen (2016)

Views ran the summer of 2016. From the iconic dance grooves such as "Hotline Bling" and "One Dance," it only made sense for Drake to top off the album with a nationwide tour of the record. He counteracted the smooth grooves of Views for the Summer Sixteen Tour by collaborating with Future. Naturally, much of the What a Time to Be Alive mixtape was performed throughout the tour. Generating over $84 million across 56 dates, the tour dethroned the Watch the Throne tour for the highest-grossing hip-hop tour ever.

4. Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch the Throne (2011)

Kanye West and Jay-Z were the two hip hop kingpins in the early 2010s. The two shifted the sound of hip hop, a process that began all the way back to The Blueprint. Ye's notoriety as a producer grabbed the attention of Jay-Z, who worked with him throughout much of the project. This would kick off a decade-long slew of collaborations, which would peak with Watch the Throne . The two would parlay the hit record into the most successful hip hop tour to date, grossing $75 million. Featuring striking visual elements and seamless crowd control, the two set the bar for other performing MCs to live up to.

5. Kendrick Lamar - DAMN . (2017)

Even for Kendrick Lamar's humble and melancholic personality, he's still established himself as one of the most in-demand touring artists. While he most recently proved this with the Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers tour, Kendrick Lamar's DAMN . was his most commercially successful record to date. Featuring bangers such as "DNA" and "Humble," his fourth studio album was his most expensive-sounding project. Lamar explored his journey from the streets of Compton to the limelight on the project. He's keenly aware of his faults in a record that, similar to Tyler, the Creator's Igor , was sequenced as a perfect thematic loop. DAMN .'s success was inevitably reflected in the project's tour , which grossed over $40 million in North America alone.

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A Guide to Rappers Touring in 2023

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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Kendrick Lamar . Wu Tang Clan . Wiz Khalifa . Mary J. Blige . Nas .

All of these hip-hop icons are either touring, appearing at festivals or pulling double-duty in 2022.

However, that’s not all.

Over a dozen major tours and a handful of huge festivals that hip-hop fans won’t want to miss are heading to venues all over the U.S. in the next few months.

Rather than tease it out, we’re here to spill the tea — check our list below that covers the 24 biggest hip-hop and rap concerts and festivals coming soon.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Big Steppers Tour” featuring Baby Keem

Runs July 19 through Sept. 17.

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Wu Tang Clan and Nas’ “NY State Of Mind Tour”

Runs Aug. 30 through Oct. 4.

Mary J. Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour” featuring Ella Mai and Queen Naija on select dates

Runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 29.

Kid Cudi’s “To The Moon Tour” featuring Don Toliver, 070 Shake, Denzel Curry and Strick on select dates

Runs Aug. 17 through Sept. 17.

Post Malone’s “Twelve Carat Tour” featuring Roddy Ricch

Runs Sept. 10 through Nov. 16.

Lizzo’s “The Special Tour” featuring Latto

Runs Sept. 23 through Nov. 18.

Lil Baby and Chris Brown’s “One Of Them Ones Tour”

Runs July 15 through Aug. 27.

Lil Durk’s “7220 Deluxe Tour” featuring Doodie Lo, Millyz, G Herbo, Nardo Wick, Toure and more on select dates

Runs July 23 through Oct. 17.

Wiz Khalifa and Logic’s “Vinyl Verse Tour” featuring 24kGoldn, DJ Drama, Fedd The God, C Dot Castro Rubi Rose and Berner on select dates

Runs July 27 through Sept. 10.

Joey Bada$$’s “1999-2000 Tour” featuring Capella Grey on select dates

Runs July 7 through July 28.

Pusha T’s “It’s Almost Dry Tour Phase 2”

Runs Sept. 18 through Oct. 30.

Bad Bunny’s “Hottest Tour Ever” featuring Diplo and Alesso on select dates

Runs Aug. 5 through Oct. 1.

Daddy Yankee’s “La Ultima Vuelta Tour”

Runs July 25 through Jan. 8, 2023.

Silk Sonic’s “An Evening With Silk Sonic” featuring Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak

Runs Aug. 3 through Aug. 19.

Runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 11.

Gorillaz’ “North American Tour” featuring Earthgang

Runs Sept. 11 through Oct. 23.

Jack Harlow’s “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour” featuring City Girls

Runs Sept. 5 through Oct. 16.

Runs July 9 through Oct. 21.

Teyana Taylor’s “The Last Rose Petal...Farewell Tour”

Runs Aug. 3 through Aug. 28.

Rolling Loud

July 22-24; Miami, Florida

Headliners include Kanye “Ye” West, Kendrick Lamar and Future.

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Sept. 9-11; Toronto, Canada

Headliners include Dave, WizKid and Future.

Sept. 23-25; Queens, New York

Headliners include Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future.

Rock The Bells

Aug. 6; Queens, New York

Headliners include Ice Cube, LL Cool J and Lil Kim.

Made In America

Sept. 3-4; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Headliners include Bad Bunny, Tyler the Creator and Lil Uzi Vert.

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A list of ⁠confirmed Hip Hop tours set for Summer 2024

A majority of the rap industry is preparing for their summer tour sets, especially since a lot of artists have released major projects this year. From Megan Thee Stallion's string of serpent-themed singles like Boa to Metro Boomin and Future's collaborative albums, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You, six months into 2024 we've witnessed one of the most viral years in Hip Hop history.

With tickets already selling out and fans gearing up for their favorite artist's live performance, we enter 2024's Summer Season with several rappers, across the genre, gearing up for shows across the US and major cities around the world.

Major Hip Hop tours scheduled for Summer 2024

This feature will cover a list of the top Hip Hop sets scheduled for this summer, along with their full dates and venues, ensuring fans are kept up-to-date on their favorite rapper's current and upcoming tours.

1) Metro Boomin and Future - We Trust You Tour

The iconic Hip Hop duo, who've collaborated several times over the years, are preparing for their We Trust You tour, which will find Future and Metro Boomin revisiting hit tracks from their discography, as well as live performing their recently released No.1 albums We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You .

The complete list of dates and venues for Metro Boomin and Future's upcoming tour has been provided below:

• July 30, 2024 – Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center
• July 31, 2024 – Saint Paul, Minnesota, at Xcel Energy Center
• August 2, 2024 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at Fiserv Forum
• August 3, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois, at Lollapalooza
• August 4, 2024 – Detroit, Michigan, at Little Caesars Arena
• August 6, 2024 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Bridgestone Arena
• August 8, 2024 – Atlanta, Georgia, at State Farm Arena
• August 10, 2024 – Columbus, Ohio, at Schottenstein Center
• August 11, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario, at Scotiabank Arena
• August 13, 2024 – Boston, Massachusetts, at TD Garden
• August 14, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Wells Fargo Center
• August 15, 2024 – Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center
• August 17, 2024 – Washington, DC, at Capital One Arena
• August 20, 2024 – New Orleans, Louisiana, at Smoothie King Center
• August 22, 2024 – Houston, Texas, at Toyota Center
• August 23, 2024 – San Antonio, Texas, at Frost Bank Center
• August 24, 2024 – Dallas, Texas, at American Airlines Center
• August 25, 2024 – Tulsa, Oklahoma, at BOK Center
• August 27, 2024 – Denver, Colorado, at Ball Arena
• August 28, 2024 – Salt Lake City, Utah, at Delta Center
• August 30, 2024 – Las Vegas, Nevada, at T-Mobile Arena
• August 31, 2024 – Inglewood, California, at Intuit Dome
• September 3, 2024 – Sacramento, California, at Golden 1 Center
• September 4, 2024 – Oakland, California, at Oakland Arena
• September 6, 2024 – Seattle, Washington State, at Climate Pledge Arena
• September 7, 2024 – Portland, Oregon, at Moda Center
• September 9, 2024 – Vancouver, British Columbia, at Rogers Arena

2) Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday 2 Tour

Nicki Minaj is gearing up for the second leg of her Pink Friday World Tour which will find the FTCU rapper performing her 2023 released fifth studio album Pink Friday 2 , across major cities in North America.

Although Barbz is currently on her European tour, she will be ready to pick up her second leg this coming September. The complete list of dates and venues for Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday World Tour - Leg 2 has been provided below:

• September 4, 2024 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Wells Fargo Center
• September 6, 2024 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at PPG Paints Arena
• September 7, 2024 - New York City, New York, at Madison Square Garden
• September 9, 2024 - Washington, DC, at Capital One Arena
• September 12, 2024 - Buffalo, New York, at KeyBank Center
• September 13, 2024 - Cleveland, Ohio, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• September 15, 2024 - Birmingham, Alabama, at Legacy Arena at the BJCC
• September 17, 2024 - Dallas, Texas, at American Airlines Center
• September 18, 2024 - San Antonio, Texas, at Frost Bank Center
• September 21, 2024 - Los Angeles, California, at Crypto.com Arena
• September 22, 2024 - Los Angeles, California, at The Kia Forum
• September 23, 2024 - San Francisco, California, at Chase Center
• September 26, 2024 - San Diego, California, at Viejas Arena
• September 28, 2024 - Las Vegas, Nevada, at MGM Grand Garden Arena
• October 1, 2024 - Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center
• October 2, 2024 - St. Louis, Missouri, at Enterprise Center
• October 4, 2024 - Jacksonville, Florida, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Coliseum
• October 5, 2024 - Tampa, Florida, at Amalie Arena
• October 6, 2024 - Miami, Florida, at Kaseya Center
• October 8, 2024 - Raleigh, North Carolina, at PNC Arena
• October 9, 2024 - Columbia, South Carolina, at Colonial Life Arena
• October 11, 2024 - Queens, New York City, New York at UBS Arena

3) That Mexican OT - Live In Concert Tour

That Mexican OT's Live In Concert kicked off last Wednesday (June 12), with the first show being performed in Louisville, Kentucky at the Mercury Ballroom. The rapper's second headlining tour is supported by opening acts Maxo Kream and Drodi before OT performs his new album Texas Technician.

The remaining list of dates and venues for That Mexican OT's Live In Concert tour have been provided below:

• June 20, 2024 - Albuquerque, NM, at Revel
• June 21, 2024 - Amarillo, TX, at Azteca Music Hall
• June 22, 2024 - Oklahoma City, OK, at The Criterion
• June 23, 2024 - Wichita, KS, at Cotillion Ballroom
• June 24, 2024 - Omaha, NE, at Steelhouse Omaha
• June 26, 2024 - Des Moines, IA, at Val Air Ballroom
• June 27, 2024 - Kansas City, MO, at The Midland Theatre
• June 28, 2024 - St. Louis, MO, at The Pageant
• June 30, 2024 - Nashville, TN, at Marathon Music Works
• July 03, 2024 - Corpus Christi, TX, at Concrete Street Pavilion
• July 05, 2024 - San Angelo, TX, at Riverstage Amphitheatre
• July 06, 2024 - Lubbock, TX, at Lonestar Events Center
• July 09, 2024 - Laredo, TX, at Casablanca Ballroom
• July 10, 2024 - Beaumont, TX, at Roxy Theater
• July 11, 2024 - Waco, TX, at The Backyard
• July 12, 2024 - Plano, TX, at The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall
• July 14, 2024 - Tyler, TX, at Country River Club
• July 17, 2024 - Memphis, TN, at Minglewood Hall
• July 19, 2024 - Newport, KY, at Megacorp Pavillion
• July 21, 2024 - Pittsburgh, PA, at Stage AE
• July 23, 2024 - New York, NY, at Irving Plaza
• July 24, 2024 - Washington, DC, at The Fillmore
• July 25, 2024 - Raleigh, NC, at The Ritz
• August 17, 2024 - Odessa, TX, at West Texas Truck Show
• October 06, 2024 - Austin, TX, at Austin City Limits
• October 10, 2024 - Columbus, OH, at Kemba Live
• October 13, 2024 - Austin, TX, at Austin City Limits
• November 10, 2024 - Fayetteville, AR, at JJ's Live

4) Megan Thee Stallion - Hot Girl Summer Tour

With a little over a month left before Megan Thee Stallion wraps up her Hot Girl Summer Tour , has found the rapper performing in major cities and venues across North America since May 14, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Target Center.

GloRilla has been supporting Meg as an opener for the concert, with the duo gearing up for the European leg of the tour starting next month. The remaining list of dates and venues for the rapper's ongoing tour have been provided below:

• June 19, 2024 - Phoenix, AZ, at Footprint Center^
• June 21, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena^
• June 22, 2024 - Las Vegas, NV, at MGM Grand Garden Arena^
• July 04, 2024 - Glasgow, UK, at OVO Hydro
• July 05, 2024 - Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live
• July 07, 2024 - Paris, FR, at Zenith
• July 10, 2024 - Amsterdam, NL, at Ziggo Dome
• July 11, 2024 - Cologne, DE, at Lanxess Arena
• July 14, 2024 - Dublin, IE, at 3Arena
• July 16, 2024 - Birmingham, UK, at Utilita Arena
• July 17, 2024 - London, UK, at The O2
• July 27, 2024 - Washington DC, at Broccoli City Festival

5) Chris Brown - 11:11 Tour

Chris Brown is currently on his 11:11 North American Tour for his eleventh studio album 11:11 , which was released in 2023. Chris started his North American tour three weeks ago (June 5) in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena, alongside opening acts Ayra Starr and Muni Long.

The remaining list of dates and venues for Chris Brown's ongoing 11:11 tour have been provided below:

• June 20, 2024 – Montreal, Quebec, at Bell Centre
• June 22, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario, at Scotiabank Arena
• June 26, 2024 – Boston, Massachusetts, at TD Garden
• June 29, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Wells Fargo Center
• June 30, 2024 – Baltimore, Maryland, at CFG Bank Arena
• July 3, 2024 – Washington, DC, at Capital One Arena
• July 5, 2024 – Atlanta, Georgia, at State Farm Arena
• July 9, 2024 – Hampton, Virginia, at Hampton Coliseum
• July 11, 2024 – Birmingham, Alabama, at The Legacy Arena at the BJCC
• July 16, 2024 – Houston, Texas, at Toyota Center
• July 17, 2024 – Austin, Texas, at Moody Center
• July 19, 2024 – Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena
• July 23, 2024 – Denver, Colorado, at Ball Arena
• July 26, 2024 – Seattle, Washington State, at Climate Pledge Arena
• July 27, 2024 – Vancouver, British Columbia, at Rogers Arena
• July 30, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, at Golden 1 Center
• July 31, 2024 – Oakland, California, at Oakland Arena
• August 3, 2024 – Las Vegas, Nevada, at T-Mobile Arena
• August 4, 2024 – Phoenix, Arizona, at Footprint Center
• August 6, 2024 – Los Angeles, California, at Crypto Arena

6) Kid Cudi - Insano Tour

As Kid Cudi recovers from his broken foot, an injury sustained during a last-minute performance at this year's Coachella Festival , the rapper has issued an official statement regarding his canceled Insano Tour with a post to his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Cudi speaks to concerned fans confirming that his foot is healing well and that the Insano Tour instead of being canceled will be rescheduled to a later date, citing almost 80 percent of the dates have been reorganized.

"We have rescheduled about 80 percent of the tour... We just have to lock in some dates. I'll give you guys a heads up on when that will be and yea, Im excited man. The tour was going to be physically demanding, so I might have to change some things depending on how my recovery goes. I think I'll be good though, I think I'll make a full recovery" - Kid Cudi stated.

7) Travis Scott - Circus Maximus World Tour

Travis Scott is gearing up for his Circus Maximus World Tour which follows up on his North American tour . Fans and ticket holders will find the rapper performing sets, from his latest album Utopia, across mainland UK and continental Europe.

The complete list of dates and venues for Travis Scott's upcoming Circus Maximus World Tour has been provided below:

• June 28, 2024 – Arnhem, Netherlands, at GelreDome
• July 2, 2024 –Krakow, Poland, at TAURON Arena
• July 4, 2024 –Zurich, Switzerland, at Hallenstadion
• July 6, 2024 –Nice, France, at Allianz Riviera
• July 9, 2024 – Antwerp, Belgium, at Sportpaleis
• July 11, 2024 – London, UK, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• July 13, 2024 – Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live
• July 16, 2024 – Hamburg, Germany, at Barclays Arena
• July 18, 2024 –Prague, Czech Republic, at O2 Arena
• July 20, 2024 – Cologne, Germany, at RheinEnergieSTADION
• July 23, 2024 – Milan, Italy, at Ippodromo SNAI La Maura
• July 27, 2024 – Frankfurt, Germany, at Deutsche Bank Park

8) Childish Gambino - The New World Tour

Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) is gearing up for his upcoming The New World Tour , which was announced on the heels of the recently released remixed version of his 2020 album titled Atavista , which dropped on streaming platforms on May 13, 2024.

As per the confirmed dates, Gambino will be live performing sets at major venues across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The complete list of dates and venues for Childish Gambino's upcoming world tour has been provided below:

• August 11, 2024 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at Paycom Center
• August 12, 2024 – Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center
• August 14, 2024 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at Fiserv Forum
• August 15, 2024 – Columbus, Ohio, at Schottenstein Center
• August 17, 2024 – Detroit, Michigan, at Little Caesars Arena
• August 18, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario, at Scotiabank Arena
• August 20, 2024 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at PPG Paints Arena
• August 21, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Wells Fargo Center
• August 23, 2024 – Boston, Massachusetts, at TD Garden
• August 24, 2024 – Uncasville, Connecticut, at Mohegan Sun Arena
• August 26, 2024 – Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center
• August 27, 2024 – Brooklyn, New York, at Barclays Center
• August 29, 2024 – Washington, D.C., at Capital One Arena
• August 30, 2024 – Raleigh, North Carolina, at PNC Arena
• September 1, 2024 – Nashville, Tennessee, at Bridgestone Arena
• September 2, 2024 – Atlanta, Georgia, at State Farm Arena
• September 4, 2024 – Tampa, Florida, at Amalie Arena
• September 5, 2024 – Sunrise, Florida, at Amerant Bank Arena
• September 7, 2024 – New Orleans, Louisiana, at Smoothie King Center *
• September 8, 2024 – Houston, Texas, at Toyota Center
• September 10, 2024 – Austin, Texas, at Moody Center
• September 11, 2024 – Dallas, Texas, at American Airlines Center
• September 13, 2024 – Denver, Colorado, at Ball Arena
• September 14, 2024 – Salt Lake City, Utah, at Delta Center
• September 16, 2024 – Phoenix, Arizona, at Footprint Center
• September 18, 2024 – Los Angeles, California, at Crypto.com Arena
• September 19, 2024 – Los Angeles, California, at Crypto.com Arena
• September 21, 2024 – San Francisco, California, at Chase Center
• September 23, 2024 – Vancouver, British Columbia, at Rogers Arena
• September 24, 2024 – Portland, Oregon, at Moda Center
• September 25, 2024 – Seattle, Washington State, at Climate Pledge Arena
• September 27, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta, at Scotiabank Saddledome
• September 29, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta, at Rogers Place
• October 2, 2024 – St. Paul, Minnesota, at Xcel Energy Center
• October 3, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois, at United Center
• October 31, 2024 – Lyon, France, at LDLC Arena
• November 2, 2024 – Milan, Italy, at Unipol Forum
• November 4, 2024 – Cologne, Germany, at Lanxess Arena
• November 6, 2024 – Hamburg, Germany, at Barclays Arena
• November 8, 2024 – Oslo, Norway, at Oslo Spektrum
• November 10, 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark, at Royal Arena
• November 12, 2024 – Prague, Czech Republic, at O2 arena
• November 13, 2024 – Berlin, Germany, at Uber Arena
• November 19, 2024 – Paris, France, at Accor Arena at
• November 21, 2024 – Munich, Germany, at Olympiahalle
• November 23, 2024 – Brussels, Belgium, at ING Arena
• November 24, 2024 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Ziggo Dome
• November 26, 2024 – Manchester, UK, at AO Arena
• November 28, 2024 – Glasgow, Scotland, at OVO Hydro
• November 30, 2024 – London, UK, at The O2
• December 1, 2024 – London, UK, at The O2
• December 3, 2024 – Birmingham, UK, at Utilita Arena
• December 5, 2024 – Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena
• January 28, 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand, at Spark Arena
• February 1, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• February 4, 2025 – Sydney, Australia, at Qudos Bank Arena
• February 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia, at Rod Laver Arena
• February 11, 2025 – Perth, Australia, at RAC Arena

Other notable rappers hitting the road this summer include French Montana's Gotta See It To Believe It Tour , Chief Keef's A Lil Tour, and Ken Carson's Chaos World Tour .

24 Best Rappers Right Now: Meet Modern Hip-Hop's Best

It's about time we talk about the best rappers right now. As we journey into the heart of the new golden age of hip-hop, there are plenty of worthy characters to discuss. From gritty storytelling to mesmerizing wordplay, here are the 24 artists currently ruling the scene. Keep in mind - with the amount of talent out there, we're bound to miss some notable contenders one way or another.

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24. Conway the Machine

Hometown: Buffalo, New York

Conway the Machine is bringing back the golden era of gritty, raw hip-hop with his lyrical prowess and hard-hitting beats.

23. baby keem

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Baby Keem is a rising star, captivating audiences with his dynamic beats and introspective lyrics.

22. Central Cee

Hometown: London, England

A West London native, Central Cee is making waves in the UK drill scene with his unique flow and hard-hitting lyrics.

21. Icewear Vezzo

Hometown: Detroit, Michigan

Hailing from Detroit, Icewear Vezzo 's gripping narratives and sharp delivery highlight the city's resilience and spirit.

20. Chief Keef

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Chicago's own Chief Keef has surely left his mark on hip-hop, influencing a new generation of artists with his raw style and authentic storytelling.

19. THOTTWAT

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois (ICYTWAT) and Harlem, New York (Thoto)

This dynamic duo composed of ICYTWAT and Thoto are poised to take over this year. From the production to their vocal approach and corresponding visuals, their work is absolutely incredible.

18. Ken Carson

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Ken Carson , an Atlanta native, has stormed the rap scene with his electric flow and innovative sound. He has a huge buzz around his signing to Playboi Carti, who he will soon be on tour with.

17. Destroy Lonely

Just like Ken, Destroy has benefitted from the buzz of Playboi Carti, and will also be joining him on tour. Known for his versatility, Destroy Lonely blends various elements to create a unique sound that's propelling him among the best rappers right now.

16. Luh Tyler

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Luh Tyler , representing Florida, has captivated audiences with his creative lyricism and catchy melodies. He's been having one hell of a year so far.

15. Young Thug

Young Thug continues to redefine hip-hop with his experimental style and avant-garde fashion. Even while he's been locked up, he managed to drop one of the projects of the year to date.

14. Lil Durk

Hailing from Chicago, Lil Durk 's gritty storytelling and poignant rhymes continue to resonate with fans worldwide. Ever since he broke into the limelight, he's been on a straight path upward.

Lucki , a Chicago native, has mastered the art of introspective rap, making him a standout in the industry. He just dropped off a brand new project, s*x, m*ney, and dr*gs .

12. Young Nudy

Atlanta-based Young Nudy captivates with his evocative storytelling, demonstrating why he's one of the best rappers right now. He never misses, and his latest album has zero skips.

Atlanta's Future has been consistently among the best rappers right now, creating hit after hit with his signature autotune-laced voice. After recently selling his catalog , he's sure to be making some major moves soon.

10. Babyface Ray

Babyface Ray brings to life the Detroit rap scene with his vivid storytelling and relaxed flow. He's witty, talented, and original, to say the least.

Veeze , another Detroit native, is a vibrant presence in the hip-hop scene with his unique beats and energetic delivery. His latest album, Ganger , proved to be a classic.

8. Lil Yachty

With his distinct voice and playful style, Lil Yachty has become a recognizable figure among the best rappers right now. Watch out for him and his collective of creatives, Concrete Boys.

7. Kendrick Lamar

Hometown: Compton, California

Kendrick Lamar , a wordsmith hailing from Compton, has been instrumental in bringing lyricism back to mainstream hip-hop. His discography is a testament to his position as the finest among the best rappers right now.

6. 21 Savage

With his inimitable style and fearless lyrics, 21 Savage has solidified his place in the pantheon of modern hip-hop greats. He's currently on tour with Drake, leveling up show by show.

5. Lil Uzi Vert

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lil Uzi Vert 's eccentric style and infectious energy have made him one of the most dynamic figures among the best rappers right now. He's not just a great recording artist, he's an absolutely incredible performer as well.

Hometown: Irvine, California

Yeat 's unique flow and signature ad-libs have cemented him as one of the best rappers right now. It's like he's created a whole subculture surrounding himself and his music. Every time he drops, it seems like the whole industry stops for a moment to listen.

3. Playboi Carti

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgie

Playboi Carti 's innovative style and ever-evolving sound have made him a standout among the best rappers right now. He's easily one of the most popular rappers amongst the youth.

2. Ice Spice

Hometown: New York, New York

Ice Spice has managed to completely innovate in an industry that sees a lot of the opposite. While people aren't quick to give her flowers, she surely deserves them. She still hasn't missed with a single release to date.

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At the number one spot on our list of the best rappers right now, we rightfully have Drake . A global sensation, Toronto’s Drake has consistently been setting records and redefining the sound of hip-hop. His tour with 21 Savage alone justifies why we have him at the top spot.

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10 Tours We Can’t Wait to See This Fall

Post malone, pj harvey, and more acts worth braving ticketmaster for..

Let’s not beat around the bush: 2024 has been tough for live music . After record-breaking ticket sales in 2023, post-lockdown spending has sobered up, with audiences splurging more selectively. That is, if they can buy a ticket at all — inflated prices and exorbitant fees, omnipresent scalpers , and harrowing presale queues have made it increasingly difficult to snag even the worst nosebleed seat. As some high-profile artists can attest, if personal issues don’t ruin the tour , poor sales definitely will .

One reason to brave the Ticketmaster website? The exceptional talent hitting the road this fall. There’s something for party girls, artsy goths, and tailgaters alike. So brush up on your concert etiquette and see what the season has in store.

Kacey Musgraves (Sep. 4–Dec. 7)

Reformed wake-and-baker Kacey Musgraves is bringing the folksy self-reflections of her sixth album, Deeper Well , on the road alongside Father John Misty, Lord Huron, and Nickel Creek. Charge your crystals, light your Slow Burn candle, and head down to one of the farmers’ markets where Musgraves will be hosting pop-ups along the route.

Kehlani (Sep. 4–Nov. 2)

While touring 2022’s tenderhearted Blue Water Road , Kehlani realized that they missed dancing . They kept this in mind while recording the joyously sensual Crash , which hopes to get live audiences’ “hearts exploding and the ground’s shaking.” The British girl group Flo and Atlanta rapper Anycia will be on hand to warm the crowd up.

Clairo (Sept. 6–Nov. 8)

Wanna be “Sexy to Someone”? Buy them tickets to catch Clairo perform her lovely new record, Charm . Coastal audiences get first dibs with five nights apiece in Los Angeles and New York, and the entire run features support from singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou. A word to trumpeters: Your services may be needed on “Juna.”

Post Malone (Sep. 8–Oct. 19)

Post Malone had some help this year: No. 1 hits with Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift, collaborations with country megawatts Blake Shelton and Luke Combs, and a feature on Cowboy Carter to boot. Next, he’ll be hitting the road behind his debut country album, F-1 Trillion . The North American dates include a headlining set at New York’s Global Citizen Festival on September 28.

PJ Harvey (Sep. 11–Oct. 14)

PJ Harvey hasn’t toured since an exhausting 2017 run left her reevaluating music entirely. She will embark on her first North American trek in seven years behind 2023’s beguiling I Inside the Old Year Dying , an otherworldly musical translation of her 2022 folkloric poetry collection Orlam .

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat Tour (Sep. 14–Oct. 23)

Brat summer may be cooling down, but Charli XCX is just getting started. Charli and her friend and collaborator Troye Sivan — who is finally serving 2023’s Something to Give Each Other Stateside — will gyrate across North American arenas with special guest Shygirl. Prepare your poppers accordingly.

MJ Lenderman (Sep. 18–Nov. 1)

Wednesday guitarist and Waxahatchee collaborator MJ Lenderman is gearing up for a breakout year with his fourth solo LP, Manning Fireworks . For a preview of the 25-year-old shredder’s set, which will inevitably feature insta-classics like “She’s Leaving You” and “Rudolph,” crack a beer and check out 2023’s And the Wind (Live and Loose!) .

Billie Eilish (Sep. 29–Dec. 17)

Billie Eilish’s promotional strategy for her third album, May’s Hit Me Hard and Soft , has largely consisted of eating vegan dishes on various YouTube shows. That changes in September when she begins a world tour. The alternative meats, however, endure: The eco-conscious singer will promote plant-based food and other sustainability initiatives.

Vince Staples (Oct. 14–Nov. 7)

In between securing a second season of his satirical Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show , the Long Beach rapper has been in Europe performing tracks off his latest record, May’s Dark Times . Now, Staples brings the Black in America tour, to, well, America. The shows feature guest Baby Rose.

Cyndi Lauper (Oct. 18–Dec. 5)

Cyndi Lauper’s first major tour in over a decade is also a sayonara. “No more trains, planes, and automobiles for this one here,” she told Kelly Clarkson. Lauper wants the 23-show Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to feel like a celebration, not a funeral, so start planning your best power-clashing fit now.

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The Wu-Tang Clan members' real names are much less known than the exciting and themed titles they dubbed themselves when they formed the influential hip-hop group. In the 1980s, on Staten Island, New York, cousins Robert Diggs, Gary Grice, and Russell Jones began rapping together and soon caught the attention of larger labels and recognized rappers. After some time apart, the three men came back together in 1992 and formed the Wu-Tang Clan , eventually bringing in seven more members to fill out the ranks of the group.

Those who have seen Wu-Tang: An American Saga may have a sense of the history of the group, but the pop culture and musical impact of the Wu-Tang extends far beyond any biography. The early heroes of East Coast hip hop, Grandmaster Flash, the Sugar Hill Gang, and Run-DMC gave way to a hardcore variety of gangster rap that proved even more influential, and one of the leading groups of the movement was the Wu-Tang Clan. Their lyrics, music, and particularly, their affinity for kung fu and Eastern philosophy cemented them in the minds of fans and up-and-coming artists.

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Every Wu-Tang Clan Members' Real Name

The wu-tang clan all use nicknames.

There are currently nine members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and they all rap, sometimes for only a few verses at a time. The latest addition to the crew is Darryl Hill, better known as "Cappadonna". Cappadonna essentially replaced "Ol' Dirty Bastard", or Russell Jones, one of the founding members of the group. Jones was frequently involved in high-profile legal troubles and, in 2004, he passed away after a drug overdose. The nominal leader of the group has always been "RZA" (pronounced rizza ), or Robert Diggs.

Unlike many other hip-hop groups, the Wu-Tang Clan frequently branched out to side and solo projects with little internal problems.

It was Diggs, along with Dennis Coles, who raps under the name "Ghostface Killah", who first thought of creating a group that would be infused with their love of kung fu. Another founder was Gary Grice, who went under the name GZA (pronounced gizza ). GZA is the oldest member of the group and is often viewed as the wise, elder statesman of the Wu-Tang. "Method Man", or Clifford Smith, joined in 1992 and has had a successful acting career, playing Cheese in The Wire .

"Raekwon", Corey Woods, was also a founding member and is recognized as not only one of the most talented lyricists in the Wu-Tang but in rap . "Inspectah Deck", or Jason Hunter, joined the group in 1992 and has a more laid-back personality in comparison to the wild Method Man and Ol' Dirty Bastard. "U-God" (Lamont Jody Hawkins) also joined Wu-Tang in 1992 and provides a unique, gruff, deep flow to the group. "Masta Killa" (Elgin Turner) joined in 1993 and is the least-known member of the Wu-Tang but is a frequent presence on the group's solo albums.

The Group's Name Was Inspired By The Shaolin And The Wu-Tang Movie

Rza is a big fan of martial arts films.

As the group's name and the many canned intros of their songs would imply, the Wu-Tang Clan was inspired by kung fu movies , specifically the 1983 Hong Kong martial arts film, Shaolin and Wu Tang (via HipHopGalaxy ). The movie follows the rivalry between Shaolin (East Asian Mahayana) and Wu-Tang (Taoist Religion) martial arts schools. Ol' Dirty Bastard and RZA decided on the name of Wu-Tang Clan after seeing the film at a grindhouse theater, seeing the parallels between kung fu and rap battles. It remains RZA's favorite film (via The Guardian ).

RZA directed a martial arts film in 2012, The Man with the Iron Fists , with help from Eli Roth and Quentin Tarantino. RZA previously provided the soundtrack for Tarantino's Kill Bill .

The Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) , is an amalgamation of the films Enter the Dragon , Shaolin and Wu Tang , and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin . Many songs on the album feature samples from the English dub of Shaolin and Wu Tang .

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Sexyy Red Reshuffles 4 President U.S. Tour Dates, Pushes Back Kick-Off

The "Pound Town" rapper also appeared to drop another pair of dates from the U.S. arena outing.

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Sexyy Red ‘s upcoming tour is getting a re-shuffle. The “Pound Town” rapper was originally slated to kick-off the U.S. outing in Seattle tonight (August 22), but according to Ticketmaster listings , the planned first gig at the WAMU Theater has been cancelled, with a note advising, “unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event.”

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At press time no additional information was available about the cause of the cancellation and a spokesperson for the rapper had not returned Billboard ‘s request for comment.

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Sexyy’s arena tour is slated to feature support from Hunxho, Loe Shimmy and fellow St. Louis native BlakeIANA.

At press time it did not appear that the rapper had acknowledged the tour kick-off switch-up on her socials, but a month ago she threw cold water on reports that her first arena tour was on the verge of cancellation due to reported low ticket sales . “My fans are buying tickets we’re doin just fine. We not cancelling no tour,”  she wrote  in response to a post suggesting her tour was in jeopardy after Touring Data said that as of July 3 less than 38% of tickets for the 24-date outing had been sold, with more than 85,000 reportedly still available at that time.

“Dis how Dey try to do u wen u go wit an independent promoter n the bigger companies try to sabotage u,” Red added in another post , in reference to her partnership with AG Entertainment. “We not cancelling sht.”

After breaking through last summer with the “Pound Town 2” remix with Tay Keith and Nicki Minaj — which hit No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, Sexyy continued her chart run this year, with “Get It Sexyy” peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Lil Baby Arrested on Concealed Weapon Charge in Las Vegas

The rapper, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit after his arrest on Monday

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Lil Baby was arrested after being accused of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit in Las Vegas.

According to court records reviewed by PEOPLE, the 29-year-old rapper — whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones — was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit after his arrest on Monday, Aug 26.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed to PEOPLE that he was arrested around 5 a.m. after an incident occurred on the 3100 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard. Additional details were not disclosed.

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Court records show he was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and posted bond. He is due back in court on Oct. 1.

In a joint statement to The Los Angeles Times , his attorneys, Drew Findling, and David Chesnoff, said that Lil Baby has “a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit.”

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“On his behalf we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas,” their statement added.

According to the Attorney General of Georgia's website, Nevada does not recognize concealed weapons permits from Georgia.

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"Georgia weapons license holders should familiarize themselves with the individual requirements and limitations on Georgia weapons licenses in any of the states where they may wish to exercise their rights," the website advises. "Weapons laws vary from state to state and there may be municipal or county ordinances regulating weapons in other states."

According to Billboard , Lil Baby previously faced legal trouble in 2021 when he was detained while in France for Paris Fashion Week after he was cited for allegedly “transporting drugs." The outlet reports that he was also arrested in Atlanta for reckless driving in February 2019.

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Lil Baby released his last album, It's Only Me , in 2022. He's actively been teasing his follow-up project on social media, with his last Instagram post before his arrest stating, "Album 80% Done …..  #sorry4thewait ."

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Jenna Ortega Nails Another 'Beetlejuice'-Inspired Outfit With Jimmy Choo Loafers in Venice

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In Mexico City, Ortega wore an asymmetrical Vivienne Westwood dress featuring a swirling black sequined design against a beige backdrop. She paired the dress with black platform Mary Jane pumps from Steve Madden ; the shoes featured a sparkling strap across the foot.

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One of Ortega’s simple but chic daytime looks amid the press tour consisted of a white dress, black jacket and coordinating footwear. She paired white socks with classic black leather loafers, showing the power of an ordinary ankle sock.

Black platform pumps were the move yet again for a photo call in New York City. The Dolce & Gabbana Keira sandal she wore features a classic minimalist design including a strap across the toes and a thinner strap around the ankle. She stood much taller than usual with the help of a soaring stiletto heel. The shoes complemented a business formal look, consisting of a long skirt and buttoned long sleeve top from Dolce & Gabbana; both top and bottom were black with gray pinstripes.

Ortega demonstrated the art of layering on Aug. 18, wearing a black leather bralette from AF by DS over a white button down, pairing this with a short black skirt. Her footwear also included a layering element — her white and black Vivaia pumps were complemented by sheer black ankle socks. The shoes also featured a block kitten heel and a classic cap toe design reminiscent of Chanel shoes.

Opting for another striped look, Ortega wore a mini skirt and blazer from Vivienne Westwood, continuing the pattern with vertically striped tights. She also wore Vivienne Westwood shoes, appearing to be a version of the brand’s elevated Ghillie platform pump, which are inspired by Scottish shoes known as ghillie brogues. Ortega’s shoes included laces across the vamp, a rounded toe and a tall block heel, in addition to a dangling cord that wrapped around the ankle and dangled with a tassel. The shoes are currently offered from the brand in a black crocodile print.

On Aug. 19, Ortega wore a preppy ensemble from Thom Browne , including a green plaid skirt, white top and navy cardigan inspired by the Lydia Deetz character from the film. For her footwear, she chose two-toned brogue pumps from the same brand which featured criss-crossing straps forming an X-shape across the foot.

Ortega arrived in Venice ahead of the premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Aug. 27 paying tribute to another character from the film. In a nod to Adam Maitland who originally appeared in Tim Burton’s horror comedy film and was played by Alec Baldwin, Ortega wore a black and white plaid jacket, red shirt and khaki shorts — all of which was complemented by maroon loafers from Jimmy Choo.

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