
The Grand National Tour: New records broken for Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Kendrick Lamar and SZA started their Grand National Tour on April 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following their collaboration on the Super Bowl LIX halftime show and their history of working together to make music.
The kick-off to the tour was an overwhelming success from the first night by breaking the record of the highest-grossing Hip-Hop concert of all time, replacing Eminem’s earlier record in 2019.
It has been reported by Touring Data that the show grossed over $9.1 million with over 47,000 fans who paid an average of $192.70 per ticket, more than the $8.7 million made by Eminem previously.

J Cole is getting more personal than ever on The Fall Off
J. Cole's upcoming album, The Fall Off, is shaping up to be a deeply personal and lyrically rich project, according to insights from producer DZL.
In a recent interview, DZL - who collaborated with Cole on the 2024 mixtape Might Delete Later - shared that the album will showcase "top-tier raps" and offer listeners a more intimate look into Cole's life.