Kendrick Lamar and SZA are joining forces for the Grand National Tour, set to kick off on April 19, 2025, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The highly anticipated tour will support Kendrick’s sixth studio album, GNX, released on November 22, 2024, which has already achieved critical and commercial success.
Reunion of Iconic Collaborators
This isn’t the first time Kendrick and SZA have shared the stage. Fans will remember their collaboration during the Championship Tour in 2018, organized by Top Dawg Entertainment. The pair, alongside artists like SchoolBoy Q and Jay Rock, delivered electrifying performances.
The announcement of the Grand National Tour came on December 3, 2024, when both artists posted a striking joint Instagram post featuring a poster of them together. The caption read:
“Grand National Tour @cashapp via card presale tomorrow at 10 am.”
Tour Dates and Locations
The tour will feature performances in 19 cities, with stops at prominent venues, including:
- AT&T Stadium in Texas
- MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
- Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
- Oracle Park in San Francisco
The final concert will take place on June 18, 2025, at the Northwest Stadium in Washington, D.C. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on additional dates and locations, which are expected to be announced soon.
Ticket Information
Pre-sale tickets went live on December 4, 2024, and are available until December 5 at 10 PM. Fans using a Cash App Visa card can access pre-sale tickets by entering the first nine digits of their card. Additionally, cardholders receive a 20% discount on official merchandise sold during the tour.
The general ticket sale will begin on December 6, 2024, via the tour’s official website. However, ticket prices remain undisclosed.
KENDRICK LAMAR x SZA
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) December 3, 2024
GRAND NATIONAL TOUR
APRIL — JUNE 2025 🚨 pic.twitter.com/5ViFEmd0MX
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Dominates the Charts
Lamar’s album GNX, released as a surprise project, features 12 tracks and has been making waves since its debut. Without prior promotion, Kendrick teased the album on social media and YouTube on the day of its release.
The album’s lead single, Squabble Up, has topped the U.S. singles chart, while other tracks have performed well on the Billboard Hot 100. GNX debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling over 300,000 units and racking up 379 million streams within its first week.
Context and Collaborations
This tour follows Kendrick’s publicized rap battle with Drake earlier this year, where both artists released diss tracks targeting each other. Despite the heated rivalry, GNX has cemented Kendrick’s reputation as a leading figure in the hip-hop industry.
For SZA, this tour marks another milestone in her career, as she continues to build on the success of her previous works. Fans are excited to witness her chemistry with Kendrick on stage once again.
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” officially debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts! Selling 319,000 units in the first week! What’s your favorite track on the album? pic.twitter.com/Ar4sYmgMi3
— Queen Ne (@SILK2197) December 2, 2024
Conclusion
The Grand National Tour promises to be one of the biggest musical events of 2025, bringing together two of the industry’s most celebrated artists. With Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping GNX and SZA’s unmatched artistry, fans can look forward to a thrilling experience filled with unforgettable performances.
Be sure to grab your tickets early to witness this iconic duo live on stage.
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