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Drake & J. Cole’s ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’: Important Info & Details

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Drake and J. Cole announced their joint It’s All A Blur Tour: Big As The What? Named after a line from the duo’s For All The Dogs collaboration “First Person Shooter,” it marks the first time they have toured together, building on the chemistry they’ve built throughout the year with appearances at each other’s concerts. Perhaps after Drake co-headlined Cole’s Dreamville Festival and Cole appeared at Drake’s original It’s All A Blur Tour stop in Toronto to fill in for 21 Savage, it was inevitable that the two frequent collaborators would decide to tour together. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the tour below.

What Are The Dates For The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

The tour kicks off on January 18 in Denver, Colorado, and ends in Birmingham, Alabama on March 27. You can see the full schedule below.

When Do Tickets For ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’ Come Out?

Tickets will go on sale on November 17 at 11 am local time. A two-day presale runs from November 15 at 11 am to November 16 at 10 pm for Cash App Card users.

How To Buy Tickets For The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

For more information on the Cash App Card presale, fans can click here. For the general sale, you can check drakerelated.com.

How Much Are Tickets For The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

The lowest seats available on Ticketmaster.com are $400 while floor seats are a little under $1000.

Will The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’ Have An Opener

While no opening acts have been announced yet, Sexyy Red did open the previous tour.

01/18/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +
01/19/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
01/22/2024 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
01/25/2024 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
01/29/2024 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center +
01/30/2024 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
02/02/2024 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
02/07/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +
02/08/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +
02/12/2024 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
02/16/2024 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
02/20/2024 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center +
02/21/2024 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
02/24/2024 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
02/27/2024 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
03/02/2024 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
03/05/2024 — Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
03/10/2024 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
03/14/2024 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
03/18/2024 — State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ~
03/23/2024 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
03/27/2024 — Birmingham, AL @ The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~

+ Rescheduled dates
~ Without J. Cole

How To Buy Tickets For Drake & J. Cole’s ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

November 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival 2024 lineup likely won’t arrive until late February, but it’s still a Cole World, as he and Drake announced their forthcoming It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? on Monday morning, November 13.

The 2024 tour follows Cole and Drake’s “First Person Shooter,” a track from Drake’s For All The Dogs album, went No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — Cole’s first-career No. 1 on the chart.

How To Buy Tickers To The It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?

As per press release, a presale for Cash App users is scheduled from Wednesday, November 15, at 11 a.m. local time to Thursday, November 16, at 10 p.m. local time. According to the Cash App presale website, access will be granted to people who enter the first nine digits of their Cash App Card and use it to complete the purchase. The general public sale is slated for Friday, November 17, at 11 a.m. local time via drakereleated.com.

Find more information here, and check out the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? dates below.

+ Rescheduled dates
~ Without J. Cole

Drake Swore To ‘Pay Whatever It Takes’ To Help A Fan With MS After Seeing Their Sign During His ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’ In Toronto

October 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake Spelhouse Homecoming Concert 2022 — Getty Image

It’s ironic that Drake’s It’s All A Blur Tour with 21 Savage holds that title because Drake has been putting his “eagle eyes” to work during each show, catching bras and comforting fans based upon what their signs say. In August, Drake encouraged someone whose girlfriend cheated. In September, he gave a fan $50,000 after seeing a sign reading, “Drake I spent my furniture money on your two shows” (as per Billboard). But what happened on Friday night (October 6), the day of his For All The Dogs release, may be the most touching of all his gestures thus far.

In a video captured by someone in attendance at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the first of Drake’s back-to-back hometown shows, Drake pauses to recognize a fan’s sign. “This one’s important to me,” he says in the video (circulated by Complex). “Here sign says, ‘I just found out I have MS [multiple sclerosis]. Will you help make my night?”

He continued, “You know, my brother [Noah] 40 [Shebib] is one of the strongest people on Earth, and he fights through a lot of things. So, what I’m gonna do is, I’m gonna connect you with 40, first of all. Maybe y’all can have a conversation. And second of all, I’m gonna pay whatever it takes to get you the best help in the world. I promise you that. You got my word. And you can come back tomorrow night!”

Chills

Drake encountered a fan with MS and offered to connect her with 40 and pay her medical bills. pic.twitter.com/LTNZ7NCl37

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) October 7, 2023

Shebib, Drake’s longtime engineer and producer, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 22 years old — something Pusha T insensitively mocked in his 2018 diss track, “The Story Of Adidon” — which he opened up about in a 2020 Rolling Stone profile by Charles Holmes, who relayed “40 says that much of what allows him to move through the world — his eyes, ears, nose, fingers, toes — could stop working at any time.”

Health is also a priority for Drake. Around the release of For All The Dogs, he shared on his Table For One show on SiriusXM’s Sound 42 that he plans to take a break from music “for a little bit” because “I’ve been having the craziest problems, for years, with my stomach.”

“I need to focus on my health, and I need to get right, and I’m gonna do that,” he said, adding, “I have a lot of other things that I would love to focus on, so I’m going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit. I don’t know what ‘a little bit’ is. Maybe a year or something. Maybe a little bit longer.”

At the very least, fans can expect to see him back at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night (October 7). The It’s All A Blur Tour also has five postponed tour dates yet to be rescheduled.

Seemingly Thanks To Drake, 21 Savage Will Reportedly Leave The US For The First Time In Years For The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’

October 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As rapped in his cult-classic song “Know Yourself,” Drake enjoyed riding around his hometown, Toronto, Canada (or the 6), with his woes. According to TMZ, fellow rapper and collaborator 21 Savage might be riding shotgun with him soon. The outlet has reported that 21 Savage will appear at both Toronto dates (October 6 and 7) of the It’s All A Blur Tour.

The joint tour initially kicked off in July. However, due to 21 Savage’s immigration case, he hasn’t been allowed to perform during the international dates. When the tour made a two-night stop (August 29 and 30) in Vancouver, Travis Scott filled in as a special guest. Before that, J. Cole did the honors for the Montreal shows on July 14 and 15.

On Drake’s new single, “8AM In Charlotte,” he hinted that 21 Savage’s immigration issues were nearly behind him, rapping, “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate / Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian.” The legal battle began in 2019 when 21 Savage (real name Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) was arrested by Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for overstaying his visa in addition to possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of a gun.

Many entertainers, including Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and more, have thrown their support behind 21 Savage as he continues to fight to gain US citizenship.

Proud Toronto Native Drake Dubbed One City ‘The Most Important Place In Rap Music’

September 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Apparently, “Slime You Out” rapper Drake is going against his 2010 cardinal mantra: never home but always repping. Yesterday (September 25), when his It’s All A Blur Tour stopped at the State Farm Arena, the proud Toronto, Canada, native bestowed a rather cherished title onto the city of Atlanta.

In between songs, Drake took a moment to share his thoughts on the region’s impact on hip-hop culture.

“What would any of us be without Atlanta? All the love that you’ve shown, all the musicians that you birthed, all the contributions that you give. This is hands-down the most important place in rap music. And you should be very proud of yourselves,” declared the entertainer.

Although the sold-out crowd cheered in agreement, others had mixed reactions to the claim once the fan-captured clip was shared on social media.

“Aubrey is no different from a politician,” declared one user, referring to critics that Drake panders to every city he visits.

Drake Atlanta rap music Instagram 09262023 — Instagram

“Anyone that doesn’t say New York is hallucinating,” barked one user.

“But if it wasn’t for the Bronx, this rap sh*t would probably never be going on, so tell ’em where you from,” proclaimed another.

Despite the overwhelming pushback on his commentary, several users still agreed with Drake’s remarks.

“He is telling the truth. Unfortunately, Drake says this everywhere he goes,” wrote a user.

“He’s got a point. Atlanta has had a hold on rap music for at least 15 years as a collective,” penned one user.

The show featured guest appearances by his On The Radar freestyle collaborator Central Cee, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, and Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

Drake And Kyle From NELK Boys Hang Out Backstage In New Photos

September 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over the weekend Drake and 21 Savage took their “It’s All A Blur” Tour through Texas. They played two shows in Austin and Dallas with their second show in Houston set to take place tonight. Celebrities showing up at various stops throughout the tour have been a common occurrence. Whether it’s the rapper walking out on stage with a local sports star, someone sharing Instagram videos from the crowd, or even announcing new music with somebody in the crowd like Bad Bunny, fans can expect to see stars every night.

That was the case in Dallas too when Drake caught up with Kyle from YouTube prank channel NELK Boys. Pictures of the pair hanging out and joking around at some point after the show started making the rounds yesterday. In the comments of a repost of the pictures, fans joked about many things. The rapper is sporting a huge smile that led some fans to suspect he may not be entirely sober in the pictures. Check out the shots of the pair below.

Drake And Kyle From NELK Boys

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Most of the Drake news as of recent has to do with his upcoming new album For All The Dogs. It was originally scheduled to drop later this week but was just pushed back to October. To compensate for the delay the rapper released a new single and it’s one that fans have been pretty excited about. He teams up with SZA for the very first time on the track “Slime You Out” which racked up nearly 9 million streams over the weekend alone.

The song hasn’t been without its controversies though. A picture of Halle Berry was used as the album cover for the single. She now claims that Drake asked her if he could use the picture, and she declined. She posted to Instagram expressing her frustration with the rapper choosing to use the image anyway despite her refusal. What do you think of Drake and Kyle linking up backstage after a show? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Will Drake Tour After ‘For All The Dogs’ Is Released?

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake first teased his upcoming ablum For All The Dogs in June, when Drake coyly placed QR codes in select newspapers around the release of his poetry book. As his It’s All A Blur Tour has snaked through North America, Drake continued dropping hints about the release, including the cover art drawn by his son as well as hair clips.

On September 6, Drake confirmed its September 22 release date on Instagram. Earlier this week, he announced during his tour stop in Austin, Texas that he’s “going to drop a song this week.”

Drake will celebrate the long-awaited arrival of For All The Dogs on stage, performing the first of back-to-back It’s All A Blur Tour shows at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour is scheduled to wrap with rescheduled shows in Denver, Colorado and New Orleans, Louisiana, but new dates have not been announced.

As of now, the last confirmed show is on October 9 in Columbus, Ohio, after back-to-back hometown shows at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 6 and 7. See all of the remaining dates here.

In other words, Drake will have plenty of opportunities to insert the album into his already-stacked setlist. The It’s All A Blur Tour is Drake’s first since 2018, so it’s anybody’s guess as to if he will embark on a new tour specifically in support of For All The Dogs.

How Long Is Drake’s ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’ Concert?

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake 21 Savage December 2022 — Getty Image

Drake is currently touring North America for the first time since 2018, and so far, his and 21 Savage’s It’s All A Blur Tour is a rousing success — from an endless stream of fan-flung bras and For All The Dogs teasers to reportedly earning $41,195,428 in revenue through August 18.

According to setlist.fm, Drake and 21 Savage have needed two hours and five minutes, on average, to run through over 40 songs. Complex confirmed as much while reviewing the It’s All A Blur Tour stops at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and Madison Square Garden in New York City.

“Drake has one of the strongest and most diverse catalogs in rap history, and his range is on full display during this tour,” Complex’s Jordan Rose wrote. “Few artists can go hit-after-hit for 30 minutes straight, but Drake does it with ease and still finds ways to incorporate new and unique mixes to his classic tracks. The show runs for about two hours, but it doesn’t feel that long thanks to Drake’s stage presence and how he can control a crowd.”

Erik Skelton echoed the sentiment, writing, “Drake’s catalog is undeniable. When it comes to the sheer volume of commercial hits he can string together in a two-hour concert, he’s unmatched at this point (or at least in the conversation with a select few, like Jay-Z). He’s tapped into so many subgenres that he can put together a two-hour set with more range than anyone right now, which makes for a very fun show.”

Drake’s catalog is about to become even more textured on September 22, when he finally drops For All The Dogs. The Toronto icon confirmed the release date on Wednesday night, September 6, and his dad, Dennis Graham, teased that the album contains “some of the best music that I’ve heard him do.”

Drake Rounded Up All The Bras That Have Been Thrown At Him On Tour (Of Which There Are Many) For An Impressive Photo

September 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Drake and 21 Savage’s It’s All A Blur tour hasn’t been the music, the production, or anything performance-related like that, but the bras. A lot of brassieres have been thrown Drake’s way during the trek, and now he’s rounded them all up for a fun photo.

In the photo shared earlier today (September 6), Drake smiles with his arm spread wide. Behind him is a grid of bras, presumably all the ones that have been thrown at him on tour. Doing some quick math based on what can be seen in the photo, it appears Drake is posing with at least 600 bras.

Drake captioned the post, “Remember when we both forgot who the f*ck I was in unison…that wavelength was def a foolish one.”

On his Instagram Story, Drake also shared a video of a couple of workers unloading all the bras from the bin onto the floor, in preparation for the photo.

Some of the bras Drake has received have left him notably impressed. After seeing one, he exclaimed, “36G?! Locate this woman immediately.” In response to another bra, he said, “This is your mother’s bra that you brought to the show? Where is your mama at? You gotta send her my love. And by the way, you gotta send her my love, and you gotta tell her to get Instagram ASAP.”

Drake Promised To Give A Fan $50,000 After They Shared Their Rather Relatable Story At His Recent ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’ Stop

September 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert 2022 — Getty Image

Fans are still awaiting an official release date for Drake’s forthcoming solo album, For All The Dogs. But on Saturday, September 2, during his It’s All A Blur Tour second night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the rapper treated one concertgoer to something arguably even better.

Amongst the crowd, one attendee help up a sign reading, “I spent my furniture money on tickets to your two shows, OVO [October’s Very Own (Drake’s record label)] For Life.” It caught Drake’s attention, prompting him to read it out loud. He then vowed to make it up to him.

“My manager is my DJ… You know what, my man, your furniture money,” exclaimed Drake before he continued, “I’m going to give you 50 bands (thousand dollars) tonight because I love you.” He then turned his attention to his DJ, saying, “Make sure he gets his money tonight.”

As the crowd erupted, Drake took a moment to share a life lesson with his supporters. “You never know what the next person is going through,” he said. “You never know what the person in front of you, to the left, right, or behind you, is going through. So, I want to take a second in Las Vegas tonight. And the same way I just did what I did, I want you to open up your heart for a second and turn to someone you do not know to give them some love or a compliment. I want you to make somebody’s night in Las Vegas tonight.”

Drake gifting a fan $50k tonight in Vegas pic.twitter.com/jFeE7DuBcl

— c/o The Dealers (@BigBabyBrio) September 3, 2023

Millions worldwide struggle financially to afford their basic necessities, including furnishings for their home or concert tickets. Also, it won’t make a dent in Drake’s pockets as his current tour’s gross earnings are well into the millions.