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Drake Announces 2023 North American Tour With 21 Savage. Yes, It Includes a Stop in DC

The it's all a blur tour will come to d.c.'s capital one arena in late july, by the associated press • published march 13, 2023 • updated on march 13, 2023 at 2:24 pm.

Four-time Grammy-winner Drake is teaming up with collaborator 21 Savage for a North American arena tour this year — including a stop in D.C.

The It’s All a Blur Tour will kick off June 16 in New Orleans and will visit cities such as Dallas, Miami, New York, Montreal, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. After performances at Brooklyn's Barclays Center and Manhattan's Madison Square Garden, the tour will head south for a performance July 28 at D.C.'s Capital One Arena.

Locations for additional shows, including Toronto, will be announced later.

The Canadian rapper-singer and Spotify’s most-streamed artist in the U.S. last year put out two albums in 2022, “Honestly, Nevermind” and his collaboration with 21 Savage, “Her Loss.” His last headlining tour was in 2018.

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During a show at the famed Apollo Theater earlier this year, he  hinted at a tour  and possibly even more music on the horizon.

Several of the stops will be two-night stands, including those in Atlanta, Boston and New York.

Presales  will be available through Cash App and Sprite beginning Wednesday. General sales will open Friday at noon.

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General onsale begins friday, march 17 on  drakerelated.com . .

Today, 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 starting at 12pm local time on  drakerelated.com . Onsale start times vary by market, check your local listings for more information.

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

• Beginning Wednesday, March 15 starting at 12pm local time through Thursday, March 16 at 10pm local time, Cash App Card holders can unlock the earliest access to ‘It’s All A Blur’ 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.
• Presale start times vary by market, check your local listings at  drakerelated.com  for more information. For more information on the Cash App Card presale, please visit  cash.app/drake-presale . 

SPRITE PRESALE:  Sprite is the official beverage sponsor for the ‘It’s All A Blur Tour,’ his first in North America since 2018. This marks a natural progression of their partnership since Sprite executed his first worldwide brand deal in 2010. Fans can look for updates on Sprite.com and sign up for Sprite emails to gain access to Drake’s presale experience.

• The Sprite presale will take place on Thursday, March 16 starting at 12pm local time until 10pm local time. Presale start times vary by market, check your local listings at  drakerelated.com  for more information.

DRAKE: ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR’ 2023 TOUR DATES: 

Fri Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Mon Jun 19 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Wed Jun 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sat Jun 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Wed Jun 28 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena

Sat Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sun Jul 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Tue Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena

*Additional shows including Toronto to be announced at a later date. 

ABOUT DRAKE:

Drake is one of the most successful hip hop artists in the world. The Canadian rapper first gained serious attention in 2009 when he debuted his EP  So Far Gone , named the hottest mixtape of the year by MTV. 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  Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour  across the US with surprise guests, Meek Mill, French Montana, Travis Scott and many others. While taking a break from touring in the last five years Drake has developed some of his best 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.  Certified Lover Boy  became his sixth studio album and broke Apple Music’s one-day streaming record in 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. Most recently in November of 2022 Drake and 21 Savage came out with a collaborative studio album titled  Her Loss . The album reached number one on the Billboard’s 200 chart and all 16 songs debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 list.

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ABOUT 21 SAVAGE

Grammy Award Winning multi platinum artist 21 Savage, one of the most sought after rappers of this generation, landed his 2nd #1 album in 2020 with the release of Savage Mode 2, the follow up to 2016’s platinum certified record Savage Mode. His 2019 album  i am > i was, which received platinum certification and was nominated for Best Album of the Year in 2020, earned him a Grammy for Best Rap Song for “A Lot.” In 2022 the collaborative album with Drake, Her Loss also went on to debut on Billboard 200 Album Charts at No.1 making this his 3rd album to top the charts. Through his award winning foundation Leading by Example founded in 2018, Savage provides financial literacy education to underserved youth nationwide providing thousands of scholarships, access to bank accounts and job placement for teens and students alike. In December 2022 the state of Georgia recognized December 21st as 21 Savage Day in recognition of his extraordinary philanthropic efforts.

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Cash App is the money app. It’s the easy way to spend, send, store, and invest money. Sending and receiving money is free and fast, and most payments can be deposited directly to a bank account in just a few seconds. With Cash App, customers can also invest in their favorite companies with as little as $1, buy and sell Bitcoin instantly, get a paycheck deposited right to the app, create a unique $cashtag to share with anyone to get paid fast, and use the Cash App Card to spend the money everywhere Visa Debit is accepted. Cash App Card is issued by Sutton Bank. Download Cash App for free at  cash.app/download

The Cash App Card is free to order when you download Cash App via   cash.app/download . Everyone under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sponsor their account. Cash App Card holders will receive their digital card number instantly and can use it to spend money everywhere Visa Debit is accepted. It’s recommended to add enough cash to your Cash App account to cover the cost of your ticket purchase prior to the start of the presale. For help adding cash or linking a bank account to your Cash App account, please read  here .   

About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at  Visa.com .

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Drake It's All A Blur 2023 Tour: dates, tickets, Setlist & more

14 March 2023, 12:38 | Updated: 15 August 2023, 17:24

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Drizzy is going back on tour this year!

Drake has announced that he will be touring later this year with 21 Savage!

The pair will embark on a 29-date "It's All A Blur" tour, following their 2022 joint album " Her Loss ", this summer.

The upcoming tour marks Drake's return to touring since the 2018 'Aubrey & the Three Migos' run of dates, and has released four albums since then!

Here's all we know about Drake and 21 Savage's upcoming tour.

When are Drake and 21 Savage going on tour?

Drake will be touring the summer of 2023 for 29 dates.

It starts on Friday, June 16 and ends on Tuesday September 5.

The date for Drake's hometown Toronto and additional dates are yet to be announced.

What are the dates for Drake's “It’s All a Blur” tour?

The dates for Drake and 21 Savage's tour currently stands as:

Fri Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Mon Jun 19 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Wed Jun 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sat Jun 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Wed Jun 28 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena

Sat Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sun Jul 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Tue Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena

How can I get tickets for the “It’s All a Blur” tour?

Tickets will be available for the tour via Cash App Card and Sprite presales beginning Wednesday, March 15.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale which starts Friday, March 17, at 12pm local time

What is Drake's setlist for It's All A Blur Tour?

Drake's setlist for the tour is as follows. At certain shows he changes songs but mostly sticks to this list of hits.

• “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”

How did Drake announce the “It’s All a Blur” tour?

Drizzy took to Instagram to announce the tour and accompanied the video with this caption.

"Dates now live on DrakeRelated.com click the link in bio for more information and details for your location."

The video teased Drake's new show, which recorded him on his private jet embarking on a range of concerts.

Is Drake taking the “It’s All a Blur” tour to the UK and Europe?

So far, Drake has not announced tour dates for the UK and Europe.

This page will be updated if he does.

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Drake, 21 Savage to bring ‘It’s All a Blur Tour’ to DC

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March 13, 2023, 11:49 AM

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Grammy Award-winning artist Drake announced Monday that he’ll speed through the District’s Capital One Arena this summer for the rapper’s 2023 North American tour with 21 Savage.

The “It’s All a Blur Tour” will stop in D.C. on Friday, July 28, bringing the two collaborators together for a shared tour. The artists will also makes stops in Toronto, New York, Miami and several other locations. It will be Drake’s first time headlining a tour since before the pandemic.

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Drake first hinted that he would pull off a new set of songs, and a potential tour, in early 2023 during a weekend show set at the Apollo Theater in New York.

“I thought about a bunch of things in life, but at this moment in time, none of those things are stopping making music for you,” Drake said . “I hope I can strike up some more emotions for you, maybe this year — I might get bored and make another one.”

This tour will mark the second time that Drake has asked his collaborator 21 Savage, “ can you do something for me ?” and the first time the two toured together since the pandemic.

Representatives also tell WTOP that guests, including H.E.R., DJ Prince and Roy Woods will be at the tour’s D.C. stop.

Tickets will be available for presale Wednesday, with general sales opening Friday at noon.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ivy Lyons is a digital journalist for WTOP.com. Since 2018, they have worked on Capitol Hill, at NBC News in Washington, and with WJLA in Washington.

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Drake Adds 12 Dates to ‘It’s All a Blur’ Tour With 21 Savage

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Drake is coming. The rapper added 12 new dates to his It’s All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, his first stretch of shows in North America since the “Aubrey & the Three Migos” tour hit arenas in 2018.

The It’s All a Blur tour will kick off in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 29 and extend through Oct. 7 with a final show in Toronto, Ontario. Drake will make stops in Nashville, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Montreal, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and more, bringing the tour to a massive 54 shows this summer.

The new set of dates includes a fourth night of shows in both Inglewood and Brooklyn, as well as second nights in Glendale and Nashville. Drake will now also perform on new dates in Columbus, Memphis, Denver, Austin, Milwaukee, and Charlotte. The tour will close out with back-to-back hometown shows at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.

The tour announcement follows the reveal of J.Cole’s 2023 Dreamville Festival lineup, which features Drake as a headliner. Since his last tour, Drake has released two mixtapes – Care Package and Dark Lane Demo Tapes – and three studio albums, including 2021’s Certified Lover Boy , the 21 Savage-assisted Her Loss , and his dance music opus Honestly, Nevermind.

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Thu Jun 29 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum Sat Jul 01 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Sun Jul 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre * Sat Jul 15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre * Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Thu Jul 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Fri Jul 21 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Sun Jul 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Sat Jul 29 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Tue Aug 01 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Thu Aug 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Tue Aug 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Wed Aug 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sat Aug 19 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sat Aug 26 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena * Tue Aug 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena * Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Sat Sep 02 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Tue Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena Wed Sep 06 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena Fri Sep 08 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Mon Sep 11 – Austin, TX – Moody Center Thu Sep 14 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center + Fri Sep 15 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center + Sun Sep 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center + Mon Sep 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center + Wed Sep 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center + Fri Sep 22 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Mon Sep 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena + Tue Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena + Thu Sep 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center + Fri Sep 29 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center + Sun Oct 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Mon Oct 02 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena + Thu Oct 05 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena * Sun Oct 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *

New dates are bolded. * 21 Savage not on this date.

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Four-time Grammy-winner Drake has announced dates for his upcoming North American It’s All a Blur Tour, with the 29-date arena stops launching June 16 in New Orleans and winding up in Glendale, Arizona on Tuesday, September 5.

Also on the itinerary: Four shows in New York City and four in the Los Angeles area.

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IT’S ALL A BLUR 2023 TOUR DATES:

Fri Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Mon Jun 19 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Wed Jun 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sat Jun 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Wed Jun 28 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena

Sat Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sun Jul 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

*Additional shows including Toronto to be announced at a later date.

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Drake Adds 14 New Dates To "It's All A Blur Tour" With 21 Savage

Increasing his north american engagement to 42 dates..

Drake has announced an additional 14 dates to his “It’s All A Blur Tour” with 21 Savage .

The new tour stops are in areas such as Houston, Dallas, Miami, Detroit, Montreal, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, San Francisco and more, upping the total dates to a whopping 42 across North America this summer. The “It’s All A Blur Tour” kicks off June 16 in New Orleans and will see the pair perform in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC and more before wrapping it up on September 5 in Arizona.

“It’s All A Blur Tour” 2023 Dates Fri Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Mon Jun 19 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Wed Jun 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Thu Jun 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Sat Jun 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Sun Jun 25 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Wed Jun 28 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena Thu Jun 29 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena Sat Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Sun Jul 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Sun Jul 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre * Sat Jul 15 – Montreal, QC– Bell Centre * Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Thu Jul 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Sun Jul 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Sat Jul 29 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Tue Aug 01 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Tue Aug 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sat Aug 19 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sat Aug 26 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena * Tue Aug 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena * Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Sat Sep 02 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Tue Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena * 21 Savage not on this date.

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• Look What You've Done Play Video
• Marvins Room Play Video
• Shot for Me Play Video
• Can I Play Video
• Feel No Ways Play Video
• Jaded Play Video
• Jungle Play Video
• Over 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
• SICKO MODE ( Travis Scott  cover) Play Video
• Way 2 Sexy Play Video
• BackOutsideBoyz ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) Play Video
• Jumbotron Shit Poppin ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) Play Video
• Laugh Now Cry Later Play Video
• God's Plan Play Video
• Childs Play Play Video
• WAIT FOR U ( Future  cover) Play Video
• In My Feelings Play Video
• Nice for What Play Video
• Set 2: with DJ
• Controlla Play Video
• Too Good Play Video
• Find Your Love Play Video
• Fountains Play Video
• Work ( Rihanna  cover) Play Video
• Passionfruit Play Video
• One Dance ( Amapiano Remix ) Play Video
• Calling My Name Play Video
• Massive Play Video
• Sticky Play Video
• Search & Rescue Play Video
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• Knife Talk (with 21 Savage ) Play Video
• On BS ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) (with 21 Savage ) Play Video
• Spin Bout U ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) (with 21 Savage ) Play Video
• Jimmy Cooks (with 21 Savage ) Play Video
• Rich Flex ( Drake & 21 Savage  cover) (with 21 Savage ) Play Video
• Legend ( Tribute to Virgil ) Play Video

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Drake Adds More Dates to 2023 It’s All a Blur Tour

The rapper has added more than a dozen shows to his trek.

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Update : Drake is continuing to give his fans what they want. The artist announced on Friday (April 28) that he’s adding three more shows in addition to the dozen he had already tacked on to his It’s All a Blur tour earlier in the week due to fan demand. He has now added second shows to Columbus, Ohio (July 2); Austin (Sept. 12); and Charlotte, N.C., (Sept. 23).

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The rapper also announced new dates in Columbus, Memphis, Denver, Austin and Charlotte, as well as announcing a new pair of back-to-back shows in his hometown of Toronto to close out the now 54-date tour at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 5 and 7.

In the meantime, some dates have also shifted around. The New Orleans, Nashville, Houston, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta dates — which were originally slated to take place between June 16 and July 2 will be rescheduled to take place between Sept. 14 and Oct. 2.

The All a Blur tour is Drake’s first headline run since the 2018 Aubrey & the Three Migos tour. Tickets for the new dates will go on sale beginning with Cash App Card and Sprite presales beginning Wednesday (April 26) at 12 p.m. local time through 10 p.m. local time on Thursday (April 27) for Cash App and Thursday at 10 a.m. local time for the Sprite presale, which runs through 10 p.m. that day; click here for more presale information. Tickets for rescheduled dates will not be included in either presale or the general onsale.

See the full list of Drake It’s All a Blur 2023 tour dates below:

June 29 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum

July 1 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center

July 5 – Chicago, IL @ United Center

July 6 – Chicago, IL @ United Center

July 8 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

July 9 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

July 11 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden

July 12 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden

July 14 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *

July 15 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *

July 17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

July 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

July 21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center

July 23 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

July 25 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

July 26 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

July 28 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena

July 29 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena

July 31 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center

August 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center

August 3 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum

August 12 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

August 13 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

August 15 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

August 16 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

August 18 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center

August 19 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center

August 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena

August 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena

August 25 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena

August 26 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena

August 28 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *

August 29 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *

Sept. 1 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena

Sept. 2 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena

Sept. 5 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena

Sept. 6 – Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena

Sept. 8 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Sept. 11 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center

Sept. 14 – Dallas, TX  @ American Airlines Center +

Sept. 15 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center +

Sept. 17 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center +

Sept. 18 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center +

Sept. 20 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center +

Sept. 22 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center

Sept. 26 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena +

Sept. 28 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center +

Sept. 29 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center +

Oct. 1 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

Oct. 2 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +

Oct. 5 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *

Oct. 7 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *

* 21 Savage not on this date.

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Drake announces new It's All a Blur 2024 concert tour with J. Cole: Tickets, dates, more

Drake is set to go right back on the road, this time with J. Cole on the It's All a Blur, Big As the What? Tour.

The tour, named after lyrics from the pair's "For All the Dogs" track "First Person Shooter," kicks off with two nights in Denver on Jan. 18-19, 2024.

The Grammy-winning artists will also make stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Nashville, St. Louis, Memphis and more before wrapping up on March 27, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama.

He announced additional tour stops on Nov. 17, with shows Added in San Antonio, Pittsburgh and more.

Drake and J. Cole will be joined on tour by Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da and DJ Prince, as well as special guests in some cities, according to OVO Sound, Drake's record label.

Drake's 2023 It's All a Blur Tour with 21 Savage ended last month, which saw the rappers play 50 arena shows across North America. The 2024 tour includes rescheduled dates from the Canadian rapper's 2023 tour, including shows postponed in Denver, New Orleans, Nashville and Columbus, Ohio.

The "Spin Bout U" artist last month released his eighth studio album, "For All the Dogs," which included collaborations with his tour mates plus SZA, Bad Bunny and more.

J. Cole released his last studio project, "The Off-Season" in 2021.

Drake, Pink snubbed in 2024 Grammy nominations. Who else got the cold shoulder?

How to get tickets to Drake tour with J. Cole

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. local time at  drakerelated.com . Cash App Card presale tickets go on sale Nov. 15.

Tickets for the new batch of dates announced Nov. 17 will be available on the same day starting at 11 a.m. local time at drakerelated.com.

Interested in going? Check out tickets at Vivid Seats , StubHub , SeatGeek , and Ticketmaster .

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Drake and J. Cole 2024 tour dates

• Jan. 18 – Denver at Ball Arena +
• Jan. 19 – Denver at Ball Arena
• Jan. 22 – San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
• Jan. 23 – San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
• Jan. 25 – Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
• Jan. 26 – Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
• Jan. 29 – New Orleans at Smoothie King Center +
• Jan. 30 – New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
• Feb. 2 – Tampa, Florida at Amalie Arena
• Feb. 4 – Tampa, Florida at Amalie Arena
• Feb. 7 – Nashville at Bridgestone Arena +
• Feb. 8 – Nashville at Bridgestone Arena +
• Feb. 12 – St. Louis at Enterprise Center
• Feb. 13 – St. Louis at Enterprise Center
• Feb. 16 – Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
• Feb. 17 – Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
• Feb. 20 – Columbus, Ohio, at Schottenstein Center +
• Feb. 21 – Columbus, Ohio, at Schottenstein Center
• Feb. 24 – Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Feb. 25 – Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Feb. 27 – Buffalo, New York, at KeyBank Center
• Feb. 28 – Buffalo, New York, at KeyBank Center
• March 2 – Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center
• March 3 – Kansas City, Missouri, at T-Mobile Center
• March 5 – Memphis, Tennessee, at FedExForum
• March 10 – Lexington, Kentucky, at Rupp Arena
• March 14 – Belmont Park, New York, at UBS Arena*
• March 15 – Belmont Park, New York, at UBS Arena*
• March 18 – State College, Pennsylvania, at Bryce Jordan Center*
• March 23 – Sunrise, Florida, at Amerant Bank Arena*
• March 24 – Sunrise, Florida, at Amerant Bank Arena*
• March 27 – Birmingham, Alabama, at The Legacy Arena at BJCC*

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Aerosmith Announce Rescheduled Dates for Peace Out Farewell Tour

The rockers postponed their remaining Peace Out tour dates in September 2023 after Steven Tyler fractured his larynx in addition to vocal cord injury

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Aerosmith  is back at it.

On Wednesday, April 10, the rockers announced rescheduled dates for their Peace Out farewell tour , which was postponed in September 2023 .

Produced by Live Nation, the 40-date North American tour will feature three news shows in addition to the rescheduled dates. It is set to kick off in Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 20 and will make stops across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Austin’s Moody Center, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, Chicago’s United Center, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, and more before concluding in Montreal's Bell Centre on Jan. 26, 2025. There will also be a special hometown show in Boston on New Year's Eve 2024.

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The Peace Out tour, which will celebrate 50 years of the band's hits, will also feature special guests The Black Crowes and a one-night-only performance from Teddy Swims at the tour kick-off show in Pittsburgh. Tickets that were previously purcased will be honored a the rescheduled shows.

The rescheduled and newly added dates will go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. local time on  ticketmaster.com .

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Aerosmith announced that they would be postponing their tour on Friday, Sept. 29 with a statement on Instagram , citing frontman Steven Tyler 's recovery from a newly discovered fractured larynx. The news came just two weeks after the  "Dream On" group announced  that the frontman “sustained vocal cord damage” and that they would need to reschedule six of their September concerts.

Aerosmith's current lineup of original members  Brad Whitford ,  Joe Perry , Tom Hamilton and Tyler, as well as new drummer John Douglas, opened up about the singer’s condition in a post dedicated to their fans.

“Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” the band wrote. “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care.” 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers added, “He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.”

Tyler, 76, also said he was“heartbroken” by the change of plans for the group and their openers, The Black Crowes.

He added, “I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!”

See the full list of tour dates below.

Fri Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena (NEW SHOW)*

Mon Sep 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center (NEW SHOW)

Thu Sep 26 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center    

Sun Sep 29 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 

Wed Oct 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Oct 05 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena 

Tue Oct 08 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Oct 11 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Mon Oct 14 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Thu Oct 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Arena

Sun Oct 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Oct 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Sun Nov 03 – San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center 

Wed Nov 06 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Sat Nov 09 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Tue Nov 12 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Fri Nov 15 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Mon Nov 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena    

Thu Nov 21 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 

Sun Nov 24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Nov 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

Sat Nov 30 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Wed Dec 04 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center               

Sat Dec 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum

Sat Dec 28 – Newark, NJ - Prudential Center 

Tue Dec 31 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sat Jan 04 – Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena       

Tue Jan 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 

Fri Jan 10 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jan 13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center  

Thu Jan 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse 

Sun Jan 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Jan 22 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Sat Jan 25 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tues Feb 11 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center (NEW SHOW)

Fri Feb 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Mon Feb 17 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena

Thu Feb 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena 

Sun Feb 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Feb 26 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center  

 *Teddy Swims Joining as Special Guest, The Black Crowes not appearing

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Coachella was the gold standard of music festivals. Has it lost its shine?

I n 2015, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was one of the hottest tickets in town, selling out in record time: 40 minutes. AC/DC brought the house down with an electric set. Madonna planted a kiss on Drake on stage. Kanye West made a surprise appearance during the Weeknd's performance.

Ahead of Coachella’s start on Friday, tickets for the second weekend of the festival are still available (it took a month for the first weekend to sell out), and resale tickets are going for well below face value on StubHub and other secondary resellers in an unprecedented year of sluggish sales — the slowest in a decade.

So what happened?

After the festival expanded from one weekend to two in 2012, it sold out almost every year since then — from that sub-hour whir in 2015 to four-plus hours in 2022 in its post-COVID return. The following year marked the first time in 11 years that the event did not sell out both weekends. At full capacity, the fest drew up to 125,000 concertgoers a day.

Dave Brooks, Billboard's senior director of live music and touring, said the dip in sales and fan interest is “a natural off-cycle” for Coachella.

“I don’t buy that the Coachella brand is permanently diminished at all,” Brooks said. “Obviously this was an off-year, [but] it’s hands-down one of the best experiences out there.”

Still, the Coachella craze from about a decade ago has notably faded. Rising prices, a less buzzy lineup than years past and stiff competition in the live music space are all likely to blame.

Although interest has decreased, Coachella ticket prices have not. Before fees, general admission tickets cost $499 to $549 and VIP tickets are going for $1,069 to $1,269.

With lodging, transportation, parking and food expenses each racking up hundreds of dollars, some might think the cost isn't quite worth the experience.

But after a year when fans shelled out “insane amounts of money” for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s concerts, Stig Edgren, a live event producer and lecturer in music industry at UCLA, said the lineup is more likely to blame for this year’s slump.

The internet was divided after Goldenvoice, the festival’s founder and producer, announced the performers in January. Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat are headlining with special guest No Doubt, and Edgren said the demand for these artists “just isn't there this year.”

Goldenvoice didn't respond to The Times' requests for comment.

Del Rey and Doja Cat both wrapped up tours at the end of 2023 and Tyler, the Creator performed at his Camp Flog Gnaw Festival in November, so fans may have recently seen the headliners at their respective shows and festival appearances.

This year’s artists also don’t have the same rabid fan bases as previous headliners, like last year’s international stars Bad Bunny and Blackpink, and Brooks said the lineup lacks the “commercially successful music stories” that past years have boasted.

Other notable headliners include Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Frank Ocean. The latter caused a stir last year with his divisive performance and subsequent cancellation of his Weekend 2 set, which outraged festival-goers and possibly deterred future attendance.

There are also tough competitors in the festival space with flashier lineups than Coachella. Stagecoach , the popular country music festival, will take over the same Indio polo grounds starting April 26 with headliners Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen and Eric Church. The Lovers & Friends festival will hit Las Vegas a week later, boasting a lengthy list of headliners, including Usher, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg and the Backstreet Boys.

That same weekend is packed with festivals across the country. Headliners Post Malone, Stevie Nicks and Noah Kahan will lead the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, N.C. Weezer, Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighters will take the stage at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta. Sting, Incubus and My Morning Jacket will perform closer to home in Redondo Beach at the BeachLife Festival . The Rolling Stones, Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Queen Latifah and more will close out the second weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival .

The saturation in the concert and festival market that came with the spike in live performances after the pandemic may also be causing fan fatigue that could be hurting Coachella’s sales.

Bill Werde, the director of Syracuse University's music business program and author of the industry newsletter “ Full Rate No Cap ,” said the pandemic affected the promotion of festivals and concerts and fans' purchasing habits. As the availability of Coachella tickets ahead of its opening weekend shows, fewer people are buying tickets well in advance of events, Werde said.

“People want to look at something like this and want to pronounce the death of Coachella and it's just too soon,” Werde said. “This is one of the strangest times we’ve ever experienced in live music in the history of the business, which is to say, specifically, this rebound from a period of not having shows for a couple of years. Finding out what the new normal looks like is going to take a couple more years.”

Werde said the lack of early commitment from ticket buyers coupled with the increased cost of putting on a show creates a "dicey environment for festivals." Other major fests across the country, namely Jay-Z's Made in America Festival , have been canceled this year.

Another factor for those hesitant to take the plunge could be the allure of the "Couchella" experience. Thanks to Goldenvoice's partnership with YouTube, fans can livestream performances from up to six stages from the comfort of their homes. Beyoncé's 105-minute set attracted a record 458,000 simultaneous global viewers on YouTube in 2018. The festival's opening weekend amassed 41 million unique viewers.

"When you're standing at the back of 50,000 people, it's like, ‘Well, shoot, I can get a better seat at home and then I can do Uber Eats and have seven margaritas and this will be great,” said Tommy Dietrick, founder of the Desert Stars Festival in Joshua Tree.

The target audience for Coachella, the die-hard music fans who once duked it out for tickets, may have also changed their concert-going preferences.

“The consumer may be growing up a bit and may not want to be standing in a mud pit or in the hot sun,” Edgren said. “When you go to Coachella, you're basically standing up the whole time and it's an ordeal.”

Dietrick, who also produces music at Joshua Tree Recording Studio, noted that Coachella attendees now get an experience that is removed from the "community element that music is actually really all about.”

“They've squeezed too hard on the class people that were going there to escape and have fun,” he said.

Coachella also seems to attract a different kind of music fan today than it did at its inception and in its early years, when it boasted legendary headliners like Paul McCartney, Prince, Nine Inch Nails and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With fewer rock bands and more brand partnerships, the festival has been criticized for becoming a "plaything for influencers," as Werde put it.

Beyond the changes to Coachella's audience, the music and entertainment industries are also experiencing shifts in terms of what it takes to become famous and build a following. Werde said the music world is facing "enormous fragmentation" because of the volume of musicians creating and sharing their work online. He called this new phase "the age of a thousand niches" and noted that fans' following of celebrities is getting wider, not deeper.

“These are real changes that are happening in the star system, and festivals are dependent on the star system. Festivals create this experience around all these stars and if those stars get smaller, those festivals get smaller. If those stars get fewer, those festivals are going to struggle.”

In its 23rd year, Coachella seems to be reaching a stabilizing point where it is no longer the hottest ticket of the year but is still attracting a wide audience.

"The form of struggle that Coachella is having is probably a form of struggle that a lot of people would kill to have," Werde said.

Like fellow long-running music festival Lollapalooza in Chicago, Edgren said Coachella has “settled” into a new phase and will likely continue to experience ebbs and flows with its sales in coming years.

“There's no way any event or festival like that can sustain that kind of success forever. There's just no way,” Edgren said. “There has to be dips, some years are slightly better than others. They're not the new kid on the block anymore.”

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times .

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A message for Drake: Don’t respond to Kendrick!

OPINION: Here are seven reasons why Drake shouldn't respond to Kendrick Lamar's takedown on "Like That."

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This is a message for Drake and Drake only. If you are not Drake, please do not read any further. Thank you for respecting Drake’s privacy.

Aubrey, bro, are you OK? Or should I say, are you OK, fam? I’m sure you and your therapist have had a lot to talk about over the past two weeks. I have no doubt that “Like That” brought up a lot of emotions and had you in your feelings. That’s OK, you’re in your feelings all the time. But this time it’s not about some girl who’s breaking your heart, it’s about all of hip-hop waiting for you to respond to the absolute tongue-lashing Kendrick gave you on “Like That.” (That was really brutal. It was like a total beatdown of the sort we haven’t seen since Mike Tyson was in his prime. You must have been so embarrassed, fam. But I digress.) Many people have told you that you absolutely must respond, but there are many reasons why you shouldn’t. I made a list. 

1.  Kendrick is a far better rapper than you. That sentence is a vast understatement. K-Dot is a Pulitzer-winning genius, and you’re more like the hip-hop equivalent of McDonald’s. No shade. You just cannot win this battle . I mean “Like That” had double and triple entendres and complex rhyme schemes. Your recent music, by comparison, has been mid . You (and your ghosts) can’t compete with Kung Fu Kenny, fam. It’s like he has a supercomputer and you have a calculator. Why battle someone who’s way better than you?

2. If you ignore my advice and you do respond, you know he’ll fire back. And he won’t do it right away; he’s not that type. He could wait three months. He could wait 30 months. Either way, you’ll have to wait and worry and look over your shoulder all the time wondering, is he going to drop a response today? Any time you’re at a strip club or at a steakhouse or whatever, you’ll be thinking in the back of your mind, maybe Kendrick will come back at me today. Who needs the sword of Kendrick hanging over their head while they’re trying to get their freak on? (I made a play on the sword of Damocles, but I changed it to Kendrick. Clever, right?)

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3. You have a really nice life right now. You have mansions, you have a plane and you have Raptors tickets that no one wants. Why do something to jeopardize all that, Drake? You lost to Pusha T (badly I might add), and yet, it didn’t impact anything but how many losses can you sustain without it eventually impacting you? What if Kendrick says some crazy things that make fans rethink how they see you and this gilded life starts to disappear? Do you want to engage in something that could lead you to, one day, flying commercial?

4. We both know that there are a lot of embarrassing things Kendrick could say about you, Drake. There’s a lot of messiness in your life . You know what I’m talking about. Do you really want any of that out in public?

5. The flip side of that is what are you going to say about him? There ain’t much dirt out there about him, and he already told us a lot of it on his own records. So there’s no personal angle you can use. Also, you can’t diss his catalog. Cole tried that and failed. And his music is way better so how are you criticizing his music? So there’s no musical angle for you to take. You can say I’m richer than you, and I have more hits than you but that’s not going to win a battle. Maybe you could make a whole song around Kendrick being short. You could loop up Randy Newman’s “Short People” and rhyme about his height. Maybe call it “Short King.” That’s a terrible idea, but I’m just spit-balling here. Maybe you could rhyme about how you’re light-skinned and he’s not. That’s also a terrible idea. I’m struggling to see anything you could say that would hurt him.

6. Sometimes in life when we have conflicts, we have to take a step back and say, am I the one who’s in the wrong here? Right now, there’s a lot of people mad at you . You’ve got Kendrick, Metro Boomin, Future, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Megan Thee Stallion and more. (You should talk about this with your therapist for sure, fam). Maybe, instead of making a diss record, you should look inward and contemplate why half of the industry is mad at you. Maybe it’s time to reflect on what Drake is doing to others. 

7. It’s important to remember that K-Dot is hood. You are not. I’m not saying he’s going to shoot you; I’m saying this: Generally, hood dudes are tougher than us non-hood dudes. If I were you, I wouldn’t want beef with a hood dude at all. I’d rather you battle Talib Kweli or De La Soul or Questlove. Maybe you could make a surprise diss song about one of them and divert everyone’s attention like a cartoon world switcheroo. Maybe people will just forget about “Like That.” I doubt it because “Like That” is everywhere — people love that song. 

Look, I know I have nothing but terrible ideas, but that’s because you’re in a bad situation where the options are bad and worse. Maybe you should’ve been a little more thoughtful when y’all were making “First Person Shooter.” Just sayin’, fam.

Touré is a host and Creative Director at theGrio. He is the host of Masters of the Game on theGrioTV. He is also the host and creator of the docuseries podcast “Being Black: The ’80s” and the animated show “Star Stories with Toure” which you can find at TheGrio.com/starstories. He is also the host of the podcast “Toure Show” and the podcast docuseries “Who Was Prince?” He is the author of eight books including the Prince biography Nothing Compares 2 U and the ebook The Ivy League Counterfeiter.

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“South Park” co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are teaming with Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free on a new live-action comedy that will hit theaters just in time for our nation’s birthday.

From the stage, Paramount CEO Brian Robbins said: “This script is one of the funniest and most original scripts we’ve ever read and it’s certain to create some fireworks.” Get the pun?

The live-action comedy was written by Vernon Chatman. The studio didn’t share any details about what the film is about beyond the involvement of its top-shelf talent.

Lamar and PGLang partner Free will produce the project alongside Stone and Parker. The duo launched their company in 2020. Lamar has created such chart-topping hits as “Swimming Pools (Drank),” “Poetic Justice” and “The Blacker the Berry.” He also curated the soundtrack album for “Black Panther.”

In addition to the long-running “South Park” television show, Stone and Parker also created 1999’s feature “South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut” and the 2004 feature-length film “Team America: World Police.” They also worked with Robert Lopez to create the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Book of Mormon.”

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One general manager’s text summarized his annoyance about pre-draft “noise.”

“Everything now is speculation,” he responded amid a series of exchanges. “The draft is the IPO, and the stock price of the pick will fluctuate with each practice, game and season. Time always tells the tale.”

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Assessments from outside evaluators and information shared by reporters following the college football season shape the initial draft narratives. Anyone can watch game tapes. However, interviews with players or individuals who help teams fill in bios and backstories are one crucial piece of the prospect puzzle that is inaccessible to the public.

“I judged on film alone,” one former head coach said upon sharing his QB thoughts. “Not knowing the kid makes this tougher.”

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As narrative shifts occur, online debates often become inflamed. Talking heads and opinionated fans become swayed or more entrenched. One example is the banter about Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s apparent rise from a mid-to-late first-round pick to joining the top-five conversation with LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye.

Led by general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn, the Washington Commanders have remained mum about their plans for the second overall pick. That makes life tricky for the mock draft community, national news breakers, sanity-seeking reporters and, more importantly, teams picking after Washington. The QB-needy New England Patriots have the third selection.

“I don’t think anyone in here really knows exactly what Washington is going to do,” Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said at last month’s league meetings .

NFL coaches, execs split on which QBs Commanders, Patriots should take at Nos. 2 and 3

Seventeen sources shared their takes on the top passing prospects in this year’s draft. This combined ranking used a 5-3-2-1 scoring system, with first-place votes in parentheses. Our group:

• Two active general managers
• Three personnel executives
• Three scouts
• One assistant/QBs coach
• Three former general managers
• One ex-head coach
• Four former players-turned-analysts, including two ex-quarterbacks

Other sources discussed the prospects but declined a rank order. The first-round answer key will be revealed when the draft commences April 25. The conjecture over which teams fared best will have only just begun.

1. Caleb Williams , USC — 78 points (14 first-place votes)

Outside of Williams going the John Elway or Eli Manning route, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner is headed to Chicago as the No. 1 selection. No wonder all draft speculation starts with the Commanders at No. 2.

Trait comparisons to Kansas City Chiefs three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes were sprinkled throughout discussions, though sources shied away from tagging Williams as the next Mahomes. Several sources mentioned Williams’ high floor as the highlight rather than the potential upside. Three panelists preferred Daniels, with one — fearing possible disruption from Williams’ famously involved camp — slotting the USC quarterback third. Otherwise, the panel has high hopes for one of the best QB prospects in years.

Caleb Williams, man. NFL teams already looking forward to the 2024 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/GEHdBmq80H — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) November 27, 2022

Scout 1: I understand the leadership concerns, but Williams has the most talent. He’s easily No. 1.

Former NFL QB and current NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms: (Williams) can throw every ball in the book. … He’s the best scrambler in the draft and the best off-platform. He’s got the best feel in the pocket. And then when there is nothing there, there is nobody better.

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2. Jayden Daniels , LSU — 50 (3)

Only Williams and Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, received first-place votes. Daniels’ experience (53 starts with Arizona State and LSU), development as a passer (40 touchdown passes in 2023, nine fewer than his previous four seasons combined) and dual-threat playmaking (1,134 rushing yards last season) had several sources speaking in glowing terms.

His thin frame — 6-foot-4, 210 pounds — and penchant for playing in traffic led to wicked collisions and long-term frets with panelists. However, his improvement and apparent fit with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s up-tempo offense have made him a mock draft staple at No. 2. Washington will host Daniels for a visit starting Monday, a league source told The Athletic .

% of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in a 1st down in 2023: 48.21 – Jayden Daniels 48.10 – J.J. McCarthy 43.82 – Bo Nix 42.31 – Caleb Williams 39.29 – Drake Maye 37.93 – Michael Penix pic.twitter.com/P867fU48dH — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 5, 2024

Assistant coach: Daniels is so good. … He is so much better than Maye and McCarthy. It’s not even close. Daniels can play NFL football right now.

Scout 2: Jayden probably made more progress than any quarterback coming out in the last five or six years. He can anticipate, make all the throws and is an explosive athlete. (As a scrambler), he’s not Lamar Jackson or Michael Vick. His ability to process (pre-snap) has improved as a passer, which is hard to do in one year. We know he started working with (virtual reality) this season . Got those VR reps, and that’s when he took off.

Scout 1: High upside but has a ton of room (to grow). It will take a couple of years, and the offense has to be tailored (to him). It’s going to be some wow but some ugly (plays). A lot like Justin Fields .

Former head coach: Jayden is QB2. He can start immediately, but he better learn to protect himself or he’ll be in the cold tub often.

Personnel executive 1: He could end up being the best one. Good athlete and arm talent. I think he sees it and can process. Big drop-off after him and Williams.

3. Drake Maye , North Carolina — 24

If these six passers were ranked on the level of polarization, Maye would be the runaway leader. Following the 2022 season, some circles saw him as Williams’ rival for QB1 draft status due to his prototype 6-foot-4, 223-pound size, deep passing strength, mobility and competitiveness. As a first-time starter, Maye was named ACC Player of the Year.

Following several offseason personnel changes at UNC, including losing offensive coordinator Phil Longo to Wisconsin, Maye’s performance and passing statistics dipped in 2023, especially against higher-end foes. The variance among these sources on Maye ranges from QB2 (Scout 1: “I think he will be the best of the group”) to being outside the top four. The highlight reels are strong , but so is the discussion of regression in decision-making, footwork and fundamentals amid a choppy final college season.

“I know a lot of people look at the ceiling, but you’ve also got to see how low the floor is,” Mayo said last month. “A guy like Drake Maye has a lot of room to grow. He’s a young guy. He hasn’t played football nearly as much (26 starts) as these other guys.”

The panel cited Maye as the quarterback in most need of a redshirt NFL season. That’s logical for a player who turns 22 in August. However, the assessment also shows a lack of clarity about the future.

Drake Maye on 4th down. pic.twitter.com/LqEzLwSfNO — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) November 12, 2023

Current GM: People are going to pick Maye apart. If he ends up being the best of the group, it won’t shock me. He is made of the right stuff.

Simms: If you watch 20 throws, you’ll see good throws. Then … the ball is all over the place. The decision-making can be all over the place, and the pocket presence is all over the place, let alone some mechanical flaws in how he throws the football. It (was) confirmed to me in his pro day, (which) was underwhelming. … He’s got all the size. He’s pretty athletic when he runs. I always hear (Maye is) like Justin Herbert coming out or Josh Allen , and my brain wants to explode.

Scout 1: Maye reminds me a lot of Herbert.

Assistant coach: Maye is Herbert light. Take everything Herbert does and make it less. They’ll be compared (because of the prototype size), but there’s no comparison. I like Maye, but when I see the amount of work it will take to have him reach his potential, we’ll be fired first.

Personnel executive 1: He scares the hell out of me. Longer thrower with a big arm but not quick release. Nothing feels like it happens in rhythm, and accuracy is average. Needs a year on the bench.

Former GM: He has accuracy you can’t teach and is only scratching the surface with his upside while he physically matures. Wait for years two and three. If he progresses, he can end up like Troy Aikman.

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4. J.J. McCarthy , Michigan — 23 

Let’s start with the elephant in the room.

“I think the J.J. hype is real,” texted another personnel executive, who has McCarthy over Maye in his top four. “He’s extremely talented.”

Two sources ranked McCarthy QB2, and multiple panelists prefer his play-time processing and intangibles over other quarterbacks in this class. McCarthy’s sharp pro day has garnered praise beyond former Michigan coach and new Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh .

#Michigan QB JJ McCarthy was my QB3 entering the season and he has absolutely lived up to that so far. Eager to see him vs. Penn St and Ohio St defenses in a few weeks. 56.0% of his pass attempts in 2023 have resulted in a 1st down or TD, which ranks No. 1 in the FBS. pic.twitter.com/0MYlCU9RH5 — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) October 23, 2023

Some panelists pushed back on the top-five potential based on limited usage at times despite effectively quarterbacking the Wolverines to a national championship and a 27-1 record over the past two seasons.

“I need to watch McCarthy more,” said one GM, who grades McCarthy outside of Round 1, “but I never saw (the positives) we’re hearing about him now. J.J. never had to carry Michigan and was driving a damn Cadillac.”

McCarthy executes plays on time in structure, is willing to take shots over the middle and has needed athleticism. One source compared him to San Francisco 49ers starter Brock Purdy , whose traits meshed perfectly in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

Assistant coach: (McCarthy’s) technique is jacked up, but when we met him (this draft cycle), he knew he had to work on layering the ball. Maye is more of a sandlot passer. J.J. is probably better at working from the pocket in the long term. I’d probably take him (third).

Scout 1: I don’t love (McCarthy). He’s a winner and has all the intangibles, but I wouldn’t say I like his arm and think the athlete is a little overrated. He reminds me of Daniel Jones .

Scout 2: These top four quarterbacks are all better than Zach Wilson (2021 No. 2 pick) and Trey Lance (2021 No. 3 pick) coming out. Daniels, Maye and McCarthy could go in any order, depending on your preferred flavor.

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5. Michael Penix Jr. , Washington — 8

It’s unlikely Penix will be picked in the top 10 and perhaps not in the first round — only five of the panelists placed the Heisman runner-up in their top four. Some were freaked out by his injury history before the past two seasons. However, some evaluators swoon over Penix’s pocket presence and arm talent enough that they see a player worthy of going in the 11 to 13 range.

Assistant coach: Penix is better now than Maye and McCarthy for NFL football. He can read (defenses), throw accurately, is quick and has a strong enough arm. He’s more of a sure thing to play in the NFL, but I’m not sure where he goes from here because he doesn’t have the same upside.

Scout 2: I think (Bo) Nix is much better than Penix. Penix is serviceable and a different player when he’s playing on schedule. But he’s not a good foot athlete, and I worry about him when he gets traffic in his face.

Michael Penix has been inconsistent this season when moved from his spot. But that wasn't the case last night. Great win by DT Byron Murphy to create the pressure (has to finish there), but even better job by Penix for the quick evade and dart to Odunze. pic.twitter.com/udXdxamwK8 — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 2, 2024

6. Bo Nix , Oregon — 3

Teams choosing in the teens or between 25-35 might step up for Nix or Penix rather than wait another year to start their quarterback clock. They are ready-set-go bona fide: Both are five-year starters who will be 24 before Week 1.

Nix is one of the better scramblers in this group, and the Auburn transfer set the FBS record for single-season completion percentage (77.45) in 2023. Those not seeing first-round talent mention Nix can lose touch with his fundamentals and play too loose.

Former GM: Daniels and Nix will be the best pros early.

Personnel executive 2: Nix is just good enough at everything. I don’t wanna knock him for hitting open wide receivers on easy throws. I walked away wanting more from his tape.

(Photos of Drake Maye, Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr.: Grant Halverson, Michael Reaves, Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

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Ben Standig is a senior NFL writer focused on the Washington Commanders for The Athletic. The native Washingtonian also hosts the "Standig Room Only" podcast. Ben has covered D.C. area sports since 2005 and is a three-time winner of The Huddle Report's annual NFL mock draft contest. Follow Ben on Twitter @ benstandig