Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Grand National Tour’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing Hip-Hop Tour in History

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 9: SZA and Kendrick Lamar perform on stage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially made history. Their ‘Grand National Tour’ has shattered records to become the highest-grossing Hip-Hop tour of all time, setting a new benchmark for live rap performances and joint tours alike.

According to official reports, the blockbuster run pulled in a staggering $332.1 million in revenue, selling over 1.5 million tickets across multiple continents. Each show averaged 46,000 fans in attendance, generating an impressive $9.8 million per show — making it not only the biggest Hip-Hop tour ever, but also the highest-grossing joint tour in music history.

The tour, which reunited two of TDE’s most celebrated artists, became a cultural event showcasing the evolution of modern Hip-Hop and R&B. With elaborate visuals, intricate storytelling, and genre-blending performances, The Grand National Tour proved that conscious artistry and mainstream appeal can coexist at the highest level…

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