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Kendrick Lamar announces new tour dates for Melbourne and Sydney

Kendrick Lamar broke the internet quite literally when he released his fifth album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers on May 13th. This comes after Spotify and Apple crashed. 

Tour dates announced by Kendrick Lamar

Thus far, it’s been five years since Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album Damn. Since then, fans have been waiting patiently for new tunes by the rapper. 

Right now, Kendrick Lamar is focussing on other endeavors as he announced that he will be retiring from Top Dawg Entertainment this year. 

Kendrick will be performing some of the best tunes from his new album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. Photo: Lithiumgist.com

While this comes as sad news, Kendrick Lamar will be making the most of his music by giving a worldwide tour. According to The Independent, the first leg of the tour will kick off in North America and continue from there on July 27th. 

When do tickets go on sale?

So far, tickets have already gone on sale by May 19th on Thursday. But tickets to the general public will become available today the 20th of May from Live Nation for UK residents. 

From 12 pm onwards, Kendrick Lamar fans will be able to get their hands on general access tickets and VIP tickets for the concert set to take place in Sydney and Melbourne. 

Later today, Harry Styles is set to release his new studio album Harry’s House after the release of his single As it Was. Thus far, his song has been received well by the public, and Style’s fans await anxiously for this release. 

Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers

As for Kendrick Lamar, purchasing tickets might also just cause websites to crash as the rapper is set to give his fans something out of the ordinary this year. 

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After all, it is a farewell to his music. However, Kendrick did not open up about his new endeavors after retiring. Fans were also shocked to know that the rapper had fathered a second child with his partner Whitney. 

Shannon Alexander

Shannon Alexander is a writer who is fascinated by all things pop culture. The use of language in all its different forms has always intrigued her which ultimately led to her completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Literature studies. Right now, she is passionate about telling stories that matter most to people. When she isn't writing away about your daily dose of celebrity news and entertainment, you can find her getting lost in a good thriller book.