Drake fever is spreading across North America as the rapper adds new shows to his tour with 21 Savage. The icing on the cake? Six dates in the Big Apple! Fans of hip-hop can now rejoice as these major artists come together to bring a unique musical experience to a city known for its vibrant music scene. With the added shows, the tour promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Let’s take a closer look at what fans can expect from the duo’s joint tour, and why these upcoming shows are not to be missed.
Grammy award-winning Canadian rapper Drake is set to embark on his first North American tour in five years with his 21 Savage co-collaborator in a six-week, 32-city North American run kicking off on June 16. Tickets for tour go on sale on March 17, 2022, at noon local time. Ahead of the official sale date, Drake has added a string of dates across the country, including additional shows in New York City, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Detroit, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Inglewood, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, and Las Vegas.
The rapper is adding two more NYC shows at Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden scheduled to take place behind the previously announced July dates. These newly added dates will bring the total New York City tour stops to six, and tickets for these shows will be available for purchase on March 17 at 2 PM local time on Ticketmaster.
The tour will start at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. The Big Smoke native is also set to visit several well-known venues such as the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, United Center in Chicago, Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, and the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, among others.
Drake may be one of the best-selling rappers of all time, but the accompanying hip-hop and trap artist 21 Savage is no less popular. The rapper, born She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, has collaborated with big names in the music industry, such as Post Malone, Cardi B, Childish Gambino, and Meek Mill. 21 Savage has also received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success with his debut studio album, “Issa Album” and his single “Rockstar” featuring Post Malone.
Despite the pandemic-induced lockdowns in 2020, Drake stayed active, releasing several high-profile singles such as “Tootsie Slide,” “Wants and Needs,” and “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring American singer and rapper Lil Durk. Drake also earned another accolade on the Billboard chart with “Certified Lover Boy,” his sixth studio album, debuting at No. 1, with all 21 tracks broken into the Hot 100 chart. The aptly-titled album features thrilling and emotive hits, including “TSU,” “Papi’s Home,” “No Friends In The Industry,” and “Race My Mind.”
The tour will be Drake’s first extensive tour, following his Aubrey and The Three Migos tour with a nine-show international run during 2019. In addition, he collaborated with Style and Brand, launching his official merchandise store, and partnered with LIFEWTR to provide designers with a place where they can showcase their art.
Drake, also known as Aubrey Drake Graham, was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, and his real name combines his parents’ names, i.e., Aubrey and Dennis (his father’s name is Dennis Graham). His career began in 2001 as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation but made his breakthrough in the music industry after signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment in 2009. He has since released six studio albums, won four Grammys, and sold millions of records worldwide.
In conclusion, there is no denying that Drake’s upcoming North American tour with 21 Savage has caught the attention of rap and music fans worldwide. The tour was thought to be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see two of the biggest names in hip-hop hit the stage together. The additional show dates are welcome news for fans as they create opportunities for more people to access the concert. Fans can expect to see exciting live performances, hear chart-topping hits, and experience unparalleled energy as the rapper and his partner take the stage in their first extensive North American tour in five years.
As Drake prepares to hit the road with 21 Savage, the excitement continues to grow across North America with six new New York City dates added to the tour. From the energy of the live performances to the anticipation for new music, fans of both artists have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering these artists for the first time, be sure to snag your tickets for what’s sure to be one of the biggest events of the year – you won’t want to miss out on the unforgettable experience that Drake and 21 Savage will deliver night after night.
