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Drake Is Bringing A Rotating 360-Degree Stage To His ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’ With 21 Savage

Drake and 21 Savage are preparing to perform ( at least ) 29 North American dates for their It’s All A Blur Tour , as announced by Drake via Instagram on Monday, March 13, after months of teasing his intent to tour in 2023 . The stage had been set in November with the release of Drake and 21’s collaborative Her Loss , which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and housed the top-10 Hot 100 hit “ Spin Bout U .”

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Cash App customers got the first crack at tickets during Wednesday’s (March 15) presale, giving the everyone else their first look at the It’s All A Blur stage setup and seat map. Guys, Drake is giving us a 360-degree rotating stage. (As a byproduct, “Spin Bout U” live is likely to go crazy .)

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Wednesday’s Cash App presale also resulted in fans lamenting ticket prices reportedly running as high as $1,000 .

Me thinking imma get Drake tickets for $250 pic.twitter.com/eQhIJHZbsh — EARTH ANGEL (@MISSBETHANYMAE) March 15, 2023

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The next presale is scheduled for Thursday , March 16, and is exclusive to those with an access code provided by Sprite , the official tour sponsor. The general public sale is scheduled for Friday, March 17, beginning at noon local time.

All ticket information is available here .

See all of the announced It’s All A Blur Tour dates below. More dates are expected to be added, including Toronto.

06/16 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center 06/19 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena 06/21 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center 06/24 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center 06/28 — Miami, FL @ Miami-Dade Arena 07/01 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena 07/02 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena 07/05 — Chicago, IL @ United Center 07/06 — Chicago, IL @ United Center 07/08 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena 07/11 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden 07/12 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden 07/14 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre 07/17 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center 07/18 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center 07/25 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden 07/26 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden 07/28 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena 07/31 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center 08/12 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum 08/13 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum 08/18 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center 08/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena 08/22 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena 08/25 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena 08/28 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena 09/01 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena 09/05 — Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena

Drake tour 2023: See the setlist for the 'It's All a Blur' tour

Drake kicked off his It’s All a Blur tour with a dizzying amount of music.

The rapper-singer launched his 56-date tour in July at Chicago’s United Center and held true to his promise that the show would be “a celebration of the last decade.” For his first headline outing since 2018’s Aubrey & the Three Migos tour, Drake uncorked 48 song appearances while performing on a massive square stage.

During that show, he told the crowd, “I have an album coming out soon for y’all.”

Drake’s run with opener 21 Savage – who joined him for a few songs during the main set — is slated to crisscross the U.S. through Oct. 9 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Drake’s setlist

• “Look What You’ve Done”
• “Wu-Tang Forever”
• “Marvins Room”
• “Say Something”
• “Shot for Me”
• “Feel No Ways”
• “Headlines”
• “HYFR (Hell Ya F------ Right)”
• “The Motto”
• “Started From the Bottom”
• “Know Yourself”
• “Sicko Mode”
• “Way 2 Sexy”
• “BackOutsideBoyz”
• “Jumbotron S--- Poppin’”
• “Laugh Now Cry Later”
• “God’s Plan”
• “Crew Love”
• “Child’s Play”
• “Wait for U”
• “In My Feelings”
• “Nice for What”
• “Controlla”
• “One Dance”
• “Fountains”
• “Yebba’s Heartbreak”
• “Texts Go Green”
• “Calling My Name”
• “Search & Rescue”
• “P---y & Millions”
• “Spin Bout U”
• “Knife Talk”
• “Jimmy Cooks”
• “Rich Flex”
• “How Bout Now”

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• Feel No Ways Play Video
• Jungle Play Video
• Over ( "Draft Day" intro performed by marching band ) Play Video
• Headlines Play Video
• The Motto Play Video
• HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right) Play Video
• Started From the Bottom Play Video
• Energy Play Video
• Know Yourself Play Video
• Nonstop Play Video
• Daylight ( Live debut ) Play Video
• MELTDOWN ( Travis Scott  cover) Play Video
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• Laugh Now Cry Later Play Video
• God's Plan Play Video
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• In My Feelings Play Video
• Nice for What Play Video
• Calling for You ( Live debut ) Play Video
• Cameras Play Video
• Rich Baby Daddy ( Live debut ) Play Video
• Search & Rescue ( "Childs Play" outro performed by marching band ) Play Video
• Controlla Play Video
• Too Good Play Video
• Hold On, We're Going Home Play Video
• Find Your Love Play Video
• Passionfruit Play Video
• Work ( Rihanna  cover) ( Performed in a flying cage to get closer to fans in higher sections ) Play Video
• One Dance ( Performed in a flying cage to get closer to fans in higher sections ) Play Video
• Gently ( Live debut, performed in a flying cage to get closer to fans in higher sections ) Play Video
• In the Morning ( J. Cole  cover) (with J. Cole ) ( Drake live debut, Cole first live performance since 2016 ) Play Video
• First Person Shooter (with J. Cole ) Play Video
• Pussy & Millions ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) Play Video
• Knife Talk Play Video
• Rich Flex ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) Play Video
• IDGAF ( Live debut ) Play Video
• You Broke My Heart ( Live debut ) Play Video
• Song played from tape Amen ( Drake gives a motivational speech to his fans ) Play Video
• Slime You Out ( Live debut + had a kid brought on stage to be slimed ) Play Video

Note: J. Cole performed his co-headline solo set after Drake's C-Stage set

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• Calling for You
• First Person Shooter
• Rich Baby Daddy
• Slime You Out
• Virginia Beach
• You Broke My Heart
• In the Morning by J. Cole
• MELTDOWN by Travis Scott
• Pussy & Millions by Drake & 21 Savage
• Rich Flex by Drake & 21 Savage
• SICKO MODE by Travis Scott
• Work by Rihanna
• HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)
• Marvins Room
• Childs Play
• Feel No Ways
• God's Plan
• In My Feelings
• Nice for What
• Trophies (2)
• Laugh Now Cry Later
• Search & Rescue
• Know Yourself
• Passionfruit
• Teenage Fever
• Hold On, We're Going Home
• Started From the Bottom
• Find Your Love

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Flying bras, floating sperm and Kevin Durant: Drake shows love for Texas at Austin concert

Rapper Drake returned to Austin on Monday for the first time since his epic 2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival headlining spots . The “It’s All A Blur'' tour clocked in around 2 hours and 20 minutes and included a sprawling setlist over 40 songs deep, a solo section from tour partner 21 Savage and (checks notes) massive inflatable sperm. The Canadian superstar took a packed Moody Center audience on an often exhilarating, occasionally odd and deeply emotional journey.

Here are 10 things that happened at the show.

Drake walked in with former Longhorn Kevin Durant

A longtime NBA fanatic, Drake has been opening each show on this tour with a walk through the stands accompanied by a famous baller. For the Austin show, he entered at the top of the arena’s lower seat bank with the biggest star the Longhorn basketball program has ever produced, Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant.

The two took a slow stroll down the aisle high-fiving fans. About five steps in, Drake received his first bra of the night, an orange satin number (more on Drake’s lingerie collection later).

Drake wanted to bring “a real Texas legend” with him, he said later. The crowd went wild.

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Drake played all the hits

Drake has a new album, “For All the Dogs,” dropping on Sept. 22, and he’s released four albums, plus the collab joint with 21 Savage since his last Austin appearance. “Normally I would come out here and get you turned up with the latest and greatest,” he said, but he wanted to make this outing a show “for the day ones.”

Exploring his younger years was a motif for the show. The stage was set as a square in the center of the arena. For the opening, a couch appeared at the center of the square with a kid sitting on it, smoking a bong. He looked eerily like a young Drake but is actually a Texas teen actor named Brooklyn Cox . Drake took a seat beside his young doppelganger, who handed him a composition book. Then he rhymed “Look What You’ve Done,” a poignant tribute to his family off his second album “Take Care,” with the earnest intensity of a teenager sharing poetry in class.

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From there he launched into his early hit “Marvin’s Room.” Later, he quick mixed through old faves such as “Just Hold On We’re Coming Home” and “Started From the Bottom.” And with the whole crowd in full YOLO mode, he coaxed a unison scream of Weezy’s line “Oh my god, Becky, look at her butt,” on “The Motto.”

For “God’s Plan” he split the arena in two and had us take turns shouting bars at each other. “One Dance” was an ecstatic singalong and, as a wall of dance music rocked the Moody, four robots with lasers positioned at each corner of the arena basket wove light beams around him during “Massive.”

Drake added to the bra collection he’s been curating on this tour

Oh, the bras, so many bras. The king of lovelorn sing-rap performs with aching sincerity that burns so brightly it overshadows often trifling lyrics that raise a million red flags. (Do not date Drake, ladies. He has literally told you it will not end well.) He works hard to connect with his audience, singing directly into the crowd, and is rewarded with underthings.

As he paused to marvel at one fine specimen tossed onstage, a green number sized 44 H — “God bless you,” he said, pledging to hang it over his bed — he was hit with four more bras while he was speaking. At one point the stage was littered with lingerie.

Peter Pan, Ghostface, a sex doll and sperm floated across the stage

A strange selection of massive stage props floated around the stage throughout the show. A ghost bride wafted around the arena during “Jaded.” While the young Drake lookalike lounged in a center stage bed watching vintage TV shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters” and “Degrassi Next Class” (featuring actual Drake), Peter Pan hovered around, reminding us some boys never want to grow up.

While Drake mused about hiding the keys to his Bugatti from his lady on “Child’s Play,” streams of sperm zig-zagged in light streams across the stage while a giant inflatable sperm floated above. As he planned to bed a groupie’s friends on “Way 2 Sexy,” a giant inflatable sex doll hovered overhead.

Later, Ghostface Killer (from the “Scream” film series, not the rapper) menaced the audience with a massive knife during the 21 Savage collab set.

He talked about how he loves Texas

Drake loves Texas. Houston, mostly, but he’s willing to give the whole state a plug. His first visit to Austin was during the South by Southwest Music Festival when he played to 125 people, he said. Now, he marveled, he feels like the luckiest man in the world to play to an audience of 20,000. He stopped at many points in the set to remind us how he loves our state.

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“A lot of the songs that I've written in my life. I wrote those in Texas, for women in Texas at least,” he said. “Texas has been inspiring me since day one and if you listen to my music I think you know that." He reminded us that our contributions to music and culture are felt around the world and that our sounds shaped his artistic vision. “I want to let you know there would be no Drake without Texas and I think you know that. … So usually I make some jokes and (expletive), but that there's nothing funny about that. I owe you everything and I think you can tell.”

He made true connections with fans (except the one who snuck onstage)

Drake's ability to forge intense personal connections in crowds of thousands is his superpower. He spent part of the set hanging out in a stageside DJ booth with the lights dimmed to give the arena a club vibe. He spotted a woman in the audience with a sign listing all the Drake concerts she’d attended. He pulled her up to the DJ booth and serenaded her with “Passionfruit,” then autographed the sign for her.

He was much less charitable when a stray kid somehow made it onstage near the end of the set. “Is there security in here? Y’all are slow as (expletive),” he said. A guard grabbed the kid and yanked him offstage.

He played with fire

Drake’s 2015 ACL Fest set was marked by one of the largest pyrotechnic displays ever seen at the fest and his Moody outing was also en fuego. Fireballs fell from the sky as a massive UFO floated around the stage on “HYFR,” “Energy” was punctuated by plumes of fire, and massive flames shot through the stage as he reminded the haters to never underestimate him on the set closing mega hit “Rich Flex" with 21 Savage.

He gave 21 Savage a prime time set

He did not give his tour partner an opening set. Instead Atlanta rapper 21 Savage took the stage shortly before 11 p.m., nearly an hour and a half into the show. Savage shifted the vibe from melodic lovefest augmented by weird remnants from Drake’s childhood and sex fantasies to rugged and raw trap house. He played a tight set that included hits like the Young Nudy collab “Peaches and Eggplants,” Post Malone joint “Rockstar” and the Metro Boomin’ collab “No Heart.”

Drake's shift from misunderstood lothario to serial killer was … interesting

For the final act of the night, Drake joined 21 Savage to perform a set of songs from their 2022 collab album “Her Loss.” The vibe changed dramatically. The aforementioned Ghostface killer floated around the arena ominously wielding a massive knife. Drake — who spent most of the night reminding us to love each other and leave the concert with a new friend — appeared in serial killer finery, blood spatter red shirt and pants, a heavy butcher’s apron and rubber gloves.

The “no more Mr. Nice Drake” look matched the energy of songs like “Knife Talk,” which feature Drake at his meanest. But dressing like he was about to dispose of a body added a sinister edge to his crooning about love and sex on “Spin Bout U.”

The pair of bangers at the end, “Jimmy Cooks” and “Rich Flex,” rattled the rafters at the Moody.

Drake promised to come back to Texas soon

Over and over throughout the show he apologized for leaving us Drakeless for eight years. After closing the show with a deconstructed version of “Legend” (prefaced by more talk about how he loves Texas), he told us the new album will open a new chapter for him. And he made a promise: “I’ll never leave you like that again.”

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Four time Grammy-award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Drake announced his long awaited return to the stage with the 2023 ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour presented by Cash App, Visa and Sprite. Produced by Live Nation, Drake and 21 Savage will be going on a 29-date arena run with stops including Chicago, Boston, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Glendale, AZ at Desert Diamond Arena on Tuesday, September 5.

‘It’s All A Blur’ marks Drake’s return to touring since headlining Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour in 2018. The title, a celebration of the last decade, sums up Drake’s sentiment of the unprecedented run as he gets ready to hit the road. In the last five years, Drake has released four albums, including his most recent studio album Her Loss in collaboration with 21 Savage, which reached number one on the Billboard’s 200 chart and had all 16 songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 list.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Cash App Card and Sprite presales (details below) beginning Wednesday, March 15. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, March 17. Both shows at TD Garden will go on sale Friday, March 17 with the July 11 show’s on sale at 12pm and the July 12 show’s on sale at 1pm EST.

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Drake Puts Up A Massive Virgil Abloh Statue On "It's All A Blur" Tour

RIP Virgil.

Drake is back on road. On Wednesday night (July 5), the “Search & Rescue” rapper returned to the stage to start his first tour in roughly five years and he certainly made sure the experience was well worth the wait. While the It’s All A Blur tour setlist includes records from across his catalog, from Thank Me Later to Her Loss , he ensured that he provided an elaborate stage set-up to accompany the bops. However, he made sure that it also paid homage to one of the greatest creative minds of our time.

On Wednesday night, hours before Drake and 21 Savage hit the stage at Chicago’s United Center, the Canadian rapper hit the ‘Gram to preview the stage design. He revealed that the stage boasted a massive statue of the late Virgil Abloh throwing a paper plane – a reference to the Louis Vuitton spring-summer 2019 runway show. “Our brother is watching,” he wrote on his Instagram Story with an image of the statue.

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Drake Pays Homage To Virgil Abloh

Upon its reveal on Wednesday night’s show, Drake issued a heartfelt message about Abloh. “Please make some noise for one of the most important people I’ve met in this industry,” he said on stage. “Make some noise for one of the greatest minds that we’ve ever seen.” He continued, “Our brother, our family, he goes by the name of Virgil Abloh. Let’s pay some respect.” Of course, this isn’t the first time Drake showed love to Abloh’s brilliance, having dedicated 2022’s Honestly, Nevermind to the Off-White founder. 

The It’s All A Blur tour already feels like it’ll create some incredible moments this year. The opening night shared some insight on the setup, which includes Drake running through a greatest hits-like setlist before 21 Savage emerges on stage. The two then joined forces to deliver a few cuts off of Her Loss before Drake appropriately closed the night off with “Legend.” But besides the tribute to Virgil, Drake also opened the show with “Look What You’ve Done” next to a hologram version of his younger self. Check his tribute to Abloh above.

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Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour Setlist Revealed

Night one is in the books for Drake and 21 Savage’s It’s All A Blur Tour and now the full setlist is available. Drake performed singles from throughout his entire career, including new releases from Honestly, Nevermind , and of course, his Her Loss collaboration with 21.

Drake opened the show with “Look What You’ve Done” and closed with “Legend.” The full set is available below.

ITS ALL A BLUR SETLIST Drake & 21 Savage NIGHT 1 — Chicago #IAABtour pic.twitter.com/zH15CDUztJ — Word On Road (@WordOnRd) July 6, 2023

Fans who will see the tour travel across the country will get a ton of stunning visuals, including a larger-than-life Virgil Abloh statue, an inflatable sperm, a flying saucer, Ghostface from Scream , and more. You can get a look at the visuals below.

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Drake May Be on Tour But He’s Stuck in Neverland

Drake kicks off his career-spanning It’s All a Blur tour like a prize fighter. Flanked by two beefy security guards, he enters from halfway up the arena, sauntering past screaming fans before walking onto the stage and sitting next to an unnerving, younger Drake lookalike. The doppelgänger (who I’m calling Frake from here on out) hits a bong then hands over a notebook to present-day Drake, who begins rapping the first verse of 2011’s “Look What You’ve Done,” detailing an argument he had with his mother the night before Lil Wayne flew him out to sign with Cash Money. It’s a direct call back to when Drake left his breakout role on Degrassi in an attempt to take music seriously. The stakes were high — he was the primary breadwinner of his household at the time — but his attachment to rap was pure, driven as much by his desire to help his family as it was by being the best. That fresh-faced hunger is represented through Frake, who’s all smiles and enthusiastic head nods while older Drake raps of recording So Far Gone and earning enough money to send his mom to Rome like it’s a bedtime story.

The temporal mismatch of the Canadian superstar reminiscing with a younger version of himself — or his real-life mother, who subbed in for Frake during Tuesday’s Madison Square Garden set — is a double-edged sword. Drake is looking back on a tumultuous time from a place of comfort. And starting the show by retelling an underdog tale after entering the arena like Floyd Mayweather highlights the distance he’s traveled from the desire that once propelled him. Drake in 2023 is far from the same figure he was in 2009 — he’s become complacent, set in his position as a virtually bulletproof pop culture institution. But to indulge in the lavish fantasy world Drake inhabits is to valorize the history and come up that preceded it. It requires recognizing every hater, ex-girlfriend, and fellow artist as a stepping stone for his eventual makeover into a rap giant. “Marvin’s Room” and “Started From the Bottom,” both of which pop up early in the set, are crucial to understanding how Drake can turn any situation, whether it’s horny drunk dialing or disputing claims that he grew up rich, into rallying cries for his status as both victim and victor.

Her Loss , the album he and 21 Savage are on tour promoting, plays this angle from the opposite end. All 16 tracks pull from Drake’s deep bag of tricks — petty fuckboy come-ons, region-hopping flow changeups, the seemingly endless sea of relationships bound to his money and status — in ways that may be fun to rap along to in a room full of strangers but aren’t particularly fresh or timely (save for when Drake talks about the kind of paranoia that comes with having an alleged net worth of a quarter of a billion dollars). Considering the lukewarm response to his first 2023 release, the fun but scattered dance-rap excursions Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss, and its accompanying road trip feels as if he’s resigned himself to making and embracing the old Instagram caption rap that made him famous.

The tour’s throwback-heavy first half puts this into perspective. Early tracks linger on times when the only concern on Drake’s mind was who he’d be sharing his bed with that night. Most of the song choices — from the wistful romance of “Say Something” and “Can I” to the shoulder-brushing confidence of “The Motto,” “Headlines,” and “Energy” — highlight a Drake who was charting singles but had yet to reach the height of his celebrity. These songs lay out the blueprint for the contemporary hits that fill out the back half of the set, including “God’s Plan,” “Nice for What,” and “Laugh Now Cry Later.” Drake’s brand of market-tested, function-ready hitmaking is well-practiced, and hearing that strategy feed into itself live makes for a captivating experience with a crowd that knows all the words. But it can also be disorienting. The pacing seems to take the It’s All a Blur moniker literally with most songs not lasting longer than a verse and a hook, like a setlist being chosen by an overeager Drake fan skipping through tracks on a party playlist.

Later, the tour’s production design gets in on the nostalgia act with balloons and other props that call back to specific Drake songs in both funny and unnerving ways. A giant bride mannequin — seemingly the spirit of a past relationship that haunted him — bounces around the stage while Drake performs “Jaded,” while a huge balloon of an anime-style bikini-clad woman joins him for “Way 2 Sexy.” During Frake’s second appearance — tucked into an onstage bed as he flips through TV channels playing the intros of Family Matters, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , and Degrassi — an inflated Peter Pan floats by while Kathryn Beaumont’s rendition of “Your Mother and Mine” from the 1953 animated film plays over the speakers. It feels like a blatant nod to the constant critiques of Drake never growing up, which dovetails with his decision to plant a Degrassi flag within the pantheon of old Black sitcoms — a not-so-sly acknowledgment that his own legacy has always started with Jimmy Brooks.

Drake is now 36 years old with 17 years in the music industry, nearly a dozen Billboard chart-topping hits, and more put-on accents and flows than a rapping AI. But he’s at a strange crossroads: too relevant and restless to be a legacy act but so far removed from the ain’t-shit antics that have defined his music that he ought to be considering what the next phase of his career looks like. The blend of earnest history and gaudy spectacle — the tour has already featured a guest appearance by J.Cole, a mid-set walk-on from Stephen Curry, and a giant drone-powered sperm balloon whizzing above the stage — is more than expected from a rapper who’s spent years trafficking in both. But that also leaves Drake jogging comfortably in place — in his live performances and his albums and interviews. He’s become notorious for letting his music do the talking, yet Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss offer little insight into Drake outside of his love-hate relationship with fame. Nor do his recent sitdowns with fellow rapper Lil Yachty, Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley, and deadpan TikTok star Bobbi Althoff, which are basically comedy skits masquerading as journalism (and the closest thing he’s done to press since his raw 2019 chat with Rap Radar). Drake has turned his multipronged approach and mysterious underpinnings into a template for one of the most profitable and influential careers in rap history — but the kind where you still fashion yourself as a boxer entering the ring years after you actually stopped fighting. In Drake’s universe, if it ain’t broke, keep flexing.

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How Drake’s Live Shows Have Reimagined R&B Music

Drake’s influence on the music industry is undeniable, thanks to his extraordinary fusion of hip-hop and R&B. However, it’s not just his music that’s captivated audiences on a global scale. Drake’s live performances have completely redefined R&B music, pushing its limits and establishing groundbreaking benchmarks for live shows, both within this genre – and outside it. Through his inventive stage designs, hypnotizing visuals and spellbinding charisma, Drake has completely metamorphosed the conventional R&B concert experience into an immersive and truly unforgettable event. In this piece, we will explore how Drake’s live shows have transformed R&B music, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Drake’s Live Shows: A Blend Of Performance and Musicianship

Drake’s live performances are an impeccable fusion of talent and showmanship. Renowned for his dynamic stage persona and mesmerizing acts, Drake effortlessly captivates and entertains fans. His shows exude an unparalleled level of energy, ensuring that the audience remains enthralled and leaves with an unforgettable experience. If you haven’t witnessed Drake’s live performance yet, or are waiting to purchase a  drake vip ticket , here are a few reasons why the Canadian rapper’s live shows have enabled him to become the international R&B sensation that he is today.

Special Guests

Drake takes his live shows to a whole new level by incorporating special guests. This one-of-a-kind approach has allowed him to craft unforgettable moments and take the concert experience to new heights for devoted fans. By surprising the audience with unexpected guests during his performances, Drake not only brings an incredible amount of excitement and anticipation but also showcases his remarkable ability to collaborate with other talented artists. These surprise guests often include renowned musicians, rappers and singers, like Lil Yachty, 21 Savage and Travis Scott, who add a dynamic and electrifying element to his shows. Drake’s live performances have become renowned for their unexpected appearances, creating a frenzy among fans and keeping them on the edge of their seats as to who will walk onto the stage next.

Immersive Concert Visuals

Drake’s performances transcend the boundaries of traditional singing and dancing on stage, as he goes above and beyond to create a mesmerizing visual spectacle for keen fans. One of the ways Drake accomplishes this is by incorporating state-of-the-art stage setups and lighting effects. His concerts boast intricate stage designs, complete with LED screens, moving platforms and meticulously arranged lighting arrangements. These elements seamlessly blend to form a visually stunning backdrop that elevates the overall ambiance of the live show. In addition to the elaborate stage setup, Drake seamlessly integrates video projections and graphics that synchronize perfectly with Drake’s music. These engrossing visuals add depth and dimension to his live performances, immersing the audience in a truly multisensory experience. The combination of music, visuals and stage effects creates a dynamic and enthralling performance that sets Drake apart from his peers in the R&B genre. 

Costume Choices and Choreography

Drake’s performances are truly remarkable, and one of the standout features is his impeccable costume choices. Working with renowned fashion designers, Drake creates custom outfits that not only showcase his personal style but also align with the themes of his bestselling music. Whether he’s donning a sleek and sophisticated suit or a trendy streetwear-inspired ensemble, Drake’s costumes add an extra layer of visual allure to live shows; these carefully curated outfits not only enhance his stage presence but also contribute to the overall aesthetic of his performances. Additionally, Drake’s choreography is another key element that sets him apart in the realm of R&B music. By seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, contemporary dance and even theatrical movements, he reimagines the genre with a unique fusion of styles. The result is a visually captivating experience that perfectly complements the rhythm and emotion of his music. Drake’s performances are truly a feast for the senses, leaving the audience in awe of Drake’s attention to detail and his ability to elevate the art of live music performances.

An Impressive (And Never-Ending) Setlist

Drake’s concerts are not your typical shows with a limited number of songs. Instead, he offers an immersive and dynamic experience for his audience by performing a vast array of his own hits, collaborations and guest appearances. Drake’s setlists cover his entire discography, showcasing Drake’s evolution as an artist and allowing fans to relive their favorite tracks from different eras, be it ‘Controlla’ or ‘God’s Plan.’ This approach highlights the versatility and range of Drake’s music and keeps the audience engaged throughout the show. Additionally, Drake puts his own signature style on popular songs like Timbaland’s ‘Say Something’ or Dolly Parton’s ‘I Will Always Love You’, seamlessly blending different genres and styles to appeal to a wide range of listeners. With a continuous flow of music and an extensive repertoire, Drake’s live shows have redefined the traditional concert experience.

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Drake and 21 Savage's 'It's All a Blur' Tour Setlist Has Been Revealed

The tour kicked off in chicago..

Drake and 21 Savage are currently on tour together. The highly-anticipated tour kicked off in Chicago, featuring a larger than life statue of Virgil Abloh . The first night in the Windy city saw Drake continue to cement himself as one of the most prolific artists of hip-hop.

The tour of course, comes after the duo released their collaborative studio album Her Loss in November 2022 through OVO Sound. The Canadian and Atlanta rapper now brings their act on the road to fans across the United States and Canada, set to run from July 5 to October 9. As Drake and 21 Savage begin touring across the neighboring countries, fans are eager to know what songs will be performed.

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Drake Announces 2024 ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ With J. Cole

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 15 with Cash App Card Presale

General onsale begins friday, november 17 at 11am local at drakerelated.com.

Today, four-time Grammy-award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Drake announced his 2024 U.S. It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What? , presented by Cash App and Visa. Grammy-award winning artist, producer and founder of Dreamville, J. Cole , will be joining Drake across many of the dates on the 2024 run. Produced by Live Nation, Drake and J. Cole will kick off the arena run with back-to-back shows in Denver at Ball Arena on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19, before making additional stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Nashville, St. Louis, Columbus, Memphis, and more; wrapping up on Wednesday, March 27 in Birmingham at BJCC’s own Legacy Arena.

It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What? follows Drake’s highly successful return to the stage with his 2023 ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour, which saw Drake play 50 sold-out arena shows across North America throughout the summer and fall. Most recently, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs via OVO Sound and Republic Records.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Cash App Card presale beginning Wednesday, November 15, followed by the general onsale beginning Friday, November 17 starting at 11am local time on drakerelated.com .

CASH APP CARD PRESALE: For all US shows, the first tickets to the It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What? will be available for Cash App Card customers via an exclusive ticket presale presented by Cash App and Visa.

• Beginning Wednesday, November 15 starting at 11am local time through Thursday, November 16 at 10pm local time, Cash App Card holders can unlock the earliest access to tickets by using the first 9 digits of their Cash App Card to access the presale and then completing the purchase using their Cash App Card.
• For more information on the Cash App Card presale, please visit app/exclusives/drake-presale .

DRAKE ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR TOUR – BIG AS THE WHAT?’ 2024 TOUR DATES:

Thu Jan 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena +

Fri Jan 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Mon Jan 22 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Thu Jan 25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Mon Jan 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center +

Tue Jan 30 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Fri Feb 02 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Wed Feb 07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Thu Feb 08 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Mon Feb 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Feb 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tue Feb 20 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center +

Wed Feb 21 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Sat Feb 24 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Tue Feb 27 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Sat Mar 02 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tue Mar 05 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Sun Mar 10 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Thu Mar 14 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena ~

Mon Mar 18 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center ~

Sat Mar 23 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena ~

Wed Mar 27 – Birmingham, AL – The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~

+ Rescheduled dates

~ Without J. Cole

ABOUT DRAKE:

Drake is a Grammy Award-winning, platinum-selling recording artist and multi-faceted performer. Canadian born, the hip hop artist first emerged in the music industry in 2009 when he debuted his EP So Far Gone , named the hottest mixtape of the year by MTV and selling over 650,000 copies. Fast forward to 2018, Drake dropped the platinum double LP, Scorpion which included a staggering 25 tracks. Succeeding the album’s release, Drake hit the road headlining the U.S. tour Aubrey & the Three Migos , which featured surprise guests like Meek Mill, French Montana, and Travis Scott among many others. Over the last five years, Drake has focused on the development and creation of his music, leading to some of his most praised work. Topping the U.S. charts in August of 2019, Drake released Care Package, his first compilation album that consists of songs from 2010 to 2016 that weren’t initially available for commercial streaming. In September of 2021, Drake released his most highly anticipated album yet titled, Certified Lover Bo y. CLB marked his sixth studio album and broke Apple Music’s one-day streaming record in just under 12 hours. Leading into Summer of 2022, Drake surprised fans with his seventh studio album, Honestly Nevermind which includes a notable feature from 21 Savage. Drake and 21 Savage’s collaborative studio album titled, Her Loss quickly followed with its debut in November of 2022. The album reached number one on the Billboard’s 200 chart and all 16 songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 list. Most recently, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs via OVO Sound and Republic Records.

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Drake Announces Dates for 2024 It’s All a Blur Tour – Big As The What? With J. Cole

The rapper announced 10 additional dates on Nov. 17, the same day Scary Hours 3 dropped.

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Drake is headed back out on the road next year. On Monday (Nov. 13), the 6 God revealed the dates for his upcoming 2024 U.S. run titled It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As the What?, which will feature support from J. Cole on most dates.

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The artist announced 10 additional dates on Friday (Nov. 17), the same day that he dropped EP Scary Hours 3 . The newly added shows include second performances in San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Tampa, Fla.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Cleveland, Ohio, among others.

The 2024 dates will follow on the heels of Drake’s recently completed It’s All A Blur tour, which found the rapper playing 50 sold-out arena dates across North American in the summer and fall in support of his eighth studio album, For All the Dogs . Tickets for the tour will be available starting with the Cash App card presale beginning on Wednesday (Nov. 15), followed by a general onsale beginning Friday (Nov. 17) starting at 11 a.m. local time here .

Drake is one the leading finalist with 14 nods at the upcoming 2023 Billboard Music Awards. You can watch the BBMAs here , and via Billboard and the BBMA’s social media channels on Nov. 19.

Check out the dates for Drake’s It’s All a blur Tour – Big As The What? below.

Jan. 18 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena + 

Jan. 19 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena 

Jan. 22 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center – San Antonio

Jan 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Jan. 25 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center 

Jan 26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Jan. 29 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center +

Jan. 30 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center 

Feb. 2 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena 

Feb 4 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Feb. 7 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +

Feb. 8 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +

Feb 13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Feb. 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena 

Feb 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Feb. 20 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center +

Feb. 21 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center 

Feb. 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 

Feb 25 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Feb. 27 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center 

Feb 28 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

March 2 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center 

Mar 3 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

March 5 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum

March 10 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena 

March 14 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~

Mar 15 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena ~

March 18 – State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ~

March 23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~

Mar 24 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena ~

March 27 – Birmingham, AL @ The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~

+  Rescheduled dates

~ Without J. Cole

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Fontaines D.C. announce huge 2024 UK and Ireland headline tour 

The dates come ahead of their upcoming album ‘Romance’

Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a huge UK and Ireland tour, set to kick off later this year. Find ticket details below.

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Announced today (Friday, April 19), the new dates arrive in celebration of the band’s upcoming album, ‘Romance’ .

Grian Chatten and co. shared news of their fourth LP earlier this week, dropping the pummelling new single ‘Starburster’ and confirming that it will be arriving later this August.

Produced by James Ford ( Arctic Monkeys , Foals , Depeche Mode ), the release will mark the follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed ‘ Skinty Fia ‘ and will be shared via XL Recordings. Visit here to pre-order it.

The new tour dates are set to take place across the latter half of 2024, and kick off on November 20 with an opening night at The Halls venue in Wolverhampton. From there, the tour will continue with a gig at Alexandra Palace in London two days later.

Shows in Cardiff, Plymouth, Nottingham and Manchester are lined up for the remainder of the month, and the final three shows will take place during the first week of December.

The December shows include a gig at First Direct Arena in Leeds (3), Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena (4), and finally, a stop at the 3Arena in Dublin on December 6.

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Support for all dates will come from Sorry , and DIIV will also be joining the Irish band for the gig at Alexandra Palace.

Tickets go on sale next Friday (April 26) at 10am and will be available here . Fans who pre-order the album by 3pm on April 23 will also have access to pre-sale tickets. Check out a full list of new tour dates below.

Fontaines D.C. upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates are:

NOVEMBER 20 – Wolverhampton – The Halls 22 – London – Alexandra Palace 24 – Cardiff – Utilita Arena 26 – Plymouth – Pavilions 27 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena 29 – Manchester – Aviva Studios

DECEMBER 3 – Leeds – First Direct Arena 4 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro 6 – Dublin – 3Arena

The 9-date tour through November and December will follow a summer of extensive festival shows for Fontaines D.C., which includes performances at Glastonbury , Reading & Leeds , Fuji Rock, Pukkelpop Festival, and more.

The announcement of ‘Romance’ also came with the release of lead single, ‘Starburster’ – a song inspired by frontman Grian Chatten suffering a panic attack and accompanied by a sinister and cinematic video directed by Aube Perrie ( Megan Thee Stallion , Harry Styles , The Hives ).

Reviewing the track, NME noted how the band had “taken a perfect left turn” , adding: “Leaning on the Massive Attack trip-hop noir vibes first hinted at on ‘Skinty Fia’’s title track, ‘Starburster’ is a pensive art-rock beast that fuses elements of electronica and hip-hop more akin to their fellow striking countrymen (and recent collaborators ) KNEECAP .

“Bravado meets psychedelia as the frontman says he’s ‘over harder than a turned up challenger’ and ‘the pig on the Chinese calendar’.” it added. “The video, too – a fever dream of blood, animals and a cast of misfits trying to find their way – further supports their referencing of Shygirl and Sega Bodega as key inspirations.”

Speaking about the title of the album, bassist Conor Deegan said: “We’ve always had this sense of idealism and romance. Each album gets further away from observing that through the lens of Ireland, as directly as ‘ Dogrel ‘. The second album (‘ A Hero’s Death ‘) is about that detachment, and the third is about Irishness dislocated in the diaspora. Now we look to where and what else there is to be romantic about.”

He added: “This record is about deciding what’s fantasy – the tangible world, or where you go in your mind. What represents reality more? That feels almost spiritual for us.”

Since their third album, ‘Skinty Fia’, Fontaines D.C. have also covered Nick Drake’s ‘Cello Song’ for a compilation album .

In December, the band teamed up with Massive Attack and Young Fathers to announce the release of a limited edition 12” single to support Médecins Sans Frontières in their relief efforts in Gaza. The ‘Ceasefire’ EP will arrive on June 1.

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Drake Announces ‘It’s All a Blur — Big as the What?’ 2024 Tour With J. Cole

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Just weeks after concluding his blockbuster ‘It’s All a Blur’ arena tour , Drake  has announced dates for his 2024 U.S. ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ tour with J. Cole , presented by Cash App and Visa.

J. Cole will be joining Drake across many of the dates on the 2024 run. Produced by Live Nation, Drake and J. Cole will kick off the arena run with back-to-back shows in Denver at Ball Arena on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19, before making additional stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Nashville, St. Louis, Columbus, Memphis, and more; wrapping up on Wednesday, March 27 in Birmingham at BJCC’s own Legacy Arena.

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Tickets will be available starting with a Cash App Card presale beginning Wednesday, November 15, followed by the general onsale beginning Friday, November 17 starting at 11am local time . Resale tickets are also available on Stubhub , Vivid Seats , Seatgeek and Ticketmaster .

DRAKE ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR TOUR – BIG AS THE WHAT?’ 2024 TOUR DATES:

Thu Jan 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena +

Fri Jan 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Mon Jan 22 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Thu Jan 25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Mon Jan 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center +

Tue Jan 30 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Fri Feb 02 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Wed Feb 07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Thu Feb 08 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Mon Feb 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Feb 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tue Feb 20 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center +

Wed Feb 21 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Sat Feb 24 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Tue Feb 27 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Tue Mar 05 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Sun Mar 10 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Thu Mar 14 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena ~

Mon Mar 18 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center ~

Sat Mar 23 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena ~

Wed Mar 27 – Birmingham, AL – The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~

+ Rescheduled dates

~ Without J. Cole

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