As summer approaches, many hip-hop lovers are excited to see their favorite artists perform live once again. This year, some of the biggest names in music will be hitting the road for summer 2023. From Queen Bey to Drake, here are five artists you won’t want to miss
BEYONCÉ – THE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR
Queen Bey will start her tour on May 10th in Stockholm, Sweden, and end on September 27th in New Orleans. The tour promises to celebrate Black culture, fashion, and music. It is set to feature songs from Yonce’s latest album, Renaissance.
LIL BABY – “ITS ONLY US” TOUR
Lil Baby recently took to Twitter to announce the news of his summer tour for 2023, revealing his excitement to perform for his fans in cities across North America. In a clip of him lounging in a pool, the “Yes, Indeed” rapper unveils the full city line-up while also hinting at who could possibly join him such as fellow QC Records label member Gloss Up.
Let’s Goooooooooo pic.twitter.com/pfN9qM00xG
— Lil Baby (@lilbaby4PF) April 10, 2023
The Atlanta native has become one of the biggest names in hip-hop over the past few years, and fans can’t wait to see him perform live. Fans can expect to hear songs from his latest album It’s Only Me which is Baby’s third No. 1 album.
ERYKAH BADU – UNFOLLOW ME TOUR
Grammy-winning artist Erykah Badu has taken to her Instagram to announce her upcoming “Unfollow Me” tour, which will feature fellow artist Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). Tickets officially go on sale on April 20, and the first show will be taking place on June 11 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating Badu’s return to the stage since her energetic twerking session with Megan Thee Stallion during a surprise appearance at the Red Rock Amphitheatre in Colorado.
Come Fw me https://t.co/K4FWuE22am
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) April 18, 2023
DON TOLIVER – THEE LOVE SICK TOUR
Houston rapper Don Toliver will embark on his Thee Love Sick Tour on June 18th, starting in Denver, CO, and ending on July 16th in San Francisco, CA. This tour will be a great opportunity to see Don Toliver perform tracks from his latest album, Love Sick.
DRAKE – IT’S ALL A BLUR TOUR
Canadian rapper Drake will be taking his “It’s All A Blur” Tour to cities across North America. The tour begins on June 16th in New Orleans and ends on September 5th in Glendale, Arizona. With a string of hit albums and singles under his belt, Drizzy will surely put on an unforgettable show.
The “Gods Plan” rapper will be headlining with 21 Savage, who recently did a collab album for Her Loss. However, it is still unclear if Drake and 21 can tour internationally due to 21 Savage’s immigration status.
Drake is rumored to sing many throwback songs from his previous albums.
BRYSON TILLER – “BACK AND I’M BETTER” TOUR
Louisville-born singer Bryson Tiller will be starting his “Back And I’m Better” Tour on May 4th in San Diego, CA, and ending in Seattle, WA. Tiller’s unique blend of R&B and hip-hop has won him legions of fans, and this tour promises to be a showcase of his incredible talent.
MEGAN THEE STALLION RETURNS TO THE STAGE
Megan Thee Stallion officially performed for the first time this year. On Friday, March 31, the March Madness Music Festival AT&T Block Party in Houston was the first time Meg was spotted on stage since the December trial that found Tory Lanez guilty of shooting her.
