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…