Kendrick Lamar and SZA bring the Grand National Tour to Seattle

SEATTLE – Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National Tour” is coming to Seattle in May 2025.

The announcement comes just 11 days after the release of Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.GNX“, which dominates the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. He and Grammy Award-winning alternative R&B singer SZA will visit 19 stadiums across North America for the Grand National Tour.

Read on for ticket information and to learn more about Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

When is Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour coming to Seattle?

Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced that the Grand National Tour will take place on May 17, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Tour dates:

• April 19 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium
• April 23 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
• April 26 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
• April 29 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• May 3 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
• May 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
• May 8 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• May 9 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• May 12 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
• May 17 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• May 21 – Los Angeles, California – SoFi Stadium
• May 23 – Los Angeles, California – SoFi Stadium
• May 27 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• May 29 – San Francisco, California – Oracle Park
• May 31 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
• June 4 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
• June 6 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• June 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
• June 12 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
• June 16 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
• June 18 – Washington, DC – Northwest Stadium

How much do Kendrick Lamar tickets cost in Seattle?

Ticket prices for Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour at Lumen Field have not yet been announced.

Tickets for the U.S. leg of the Grand National Tour are available exclusively to Cash App Card customers from December 16th at 10:00 a.m. (PT) through December 5th at 10:00 p.m. (PT).

Cardholders can participate in the presale by entering the first nine digits of their Cash App Card to complete the purchase. Plus, use your Cash App Card to receive an instant 20% discount on official tour items purchased on-site.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6th at 10am PST.

Is Kendrick Lamar Topping the Billboard Hot 100?

As of December 3, 2024, Kendrick Lamar has seven songs by him GNX album made the Top 10 list on the Billboard Hot 100. He also made history by becoming the fourth artist ever to occupy the top five spots on the list, joining The Beatles, Taylor Swift and Drake. Kendrick’s seven songs in the top 10 are also topped by Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

Lamar’s “Squabble Up” debuts at No. 1 on the charts this week, followed by “TV Off,” “Luther (with SZA),” “Wacced Out Murals” and “Hey Now (Feat. Dody6).”

Billboard Top 100 as of December 3, 2024:

1. Squabble Up – Kendrick Lamar
2. TV Off – Kendrick Lamar feat. Lefty Gunplay
3. Luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
4. Wacced Out Murals – Kendrick Lamar
5. Hey Now – Kendrick Lamar feat. Dody6
6. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
7. “Die with a Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
8. Reincarnated – Kendrick Lamar
9. Man in the Garden – Kendrick Lamar
10. All I want for Christmas is you – Mariah Carey

Did Kendrick Lamar win a Pulitzer Prize?

Yes. Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his critically acclaimed rap album DAMNED.published in 2017. It was the first time that the award, given annually in the United States for achievements in journalism, art and literature, was given to an artist outside the classical or jazz community.

The Pulitzer Board praised the album for its “homegrown authenticity” and “rhythmic dynamism,” highlighting Lamar’s ability to combine personal stories from his childhood in Compton, California with social commentary on topics such as racism and police brutality. His victory was seen as a groundbreaking recognition of hip-hop’s cultural significance.

How many Grammy Awards do Kendrick Lamar and SZA have?

Kendrick Lamar has won 17 Grammy Awards and been nominated for 57 in his career. SZA has won 4 Grammy Awards out of 24 nominations.

Who is the headliner of the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced that Lamar will headline the halftime festivities from Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025.

Lamar has been on the Super Bowl stage before, appearing as a guest artist with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg performed.

Lamar was in the headlines earlier this year after he feuded with rapper Drake over a dissident. Lamar’s latest hit, “Not Like Us,” was born out of the ongoing struggle.

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