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“It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?”: Drake & J. Cole Add 10 New Dates

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After closing out his It’s All a Blur Tour with 21 Sav in Toronto last month, Drake announced he would be taking some well-deserved time off to take care of his physical and mental health. Fans are fully in support of the rapper’s decision. He’s given us Certified Lover Boy, Honestly, Nevermind, Her Loss, and most recently, For All The Dogs over the span of just a few years. Despite his best efforts to rest, Champagne Papi continues to surprise us with a new project, Scary Hours 3, along with news of ten new dates added to his 2024 tour with J. Cole.

We were happy to hear the duo come together to get the Dreamville leader his first No. 1 single thanks to “First Person Shooter.” Now, they’ve joined forces again on “Evil Ways,” generating even more buzz for when the North Carolina native joins the Canadian onstage in January. They’ll be kicking things off in Denver, Colorado on the 18th with a show from the original tour that previously had to be rescheduled. Afterward, you can catch them in San Antonio and Oklahoma City, both of which have had additional shows added.

Read More: J. Cole’s Manager Responds To Fans Pleading For Shows In Bigger Markets

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Other locations to add second dates to accommodate the countless Drizzy and Cole fans include Tampa, St. Louis, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Kansas City. In addition, cities like Belmont Park and Sunrise will see another concert from the former, though the latter won’t be joining him.

At this point in his career, Drake has nothing left to prove, yet he’s still dropping off new music consistently. On this weekend’s release, Scary Hours 3, he went in on others in the industry, such as Joe Budden, Kanye West, and Pusha T. Read some of his best bars about his opps at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Drake Throws Shots At Joe Budden, Kanye West & Pusha T On “Scary Hours 3”

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Drake And J. Cole Extend Their ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’ With Ten New Dates

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We are truly in Drake season right now. He dropped For All The Dogs in October, he recently announced he and J. Cole are heading out onIt’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? together, and last night, Drake released For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition. Now, the story continues: Drake and Cole have added some new dates to their tour.

All told, ten new shows were added, all of which are additional nights in cities they were already planning to visit, including San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and Cleveland.

Check out the upcoming tour dates below.

01/18/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +
01/19/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
01/22/2024 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
01/23/2024 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center #
01/25/2024 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
01/26/2024 — 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
02/04/2024 — 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
02/13/2024 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center #
02/16/2024 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
02/17/2024 — 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
02/25/2024 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse #
02/27/2024 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
02/28/2024 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center #
03/02/2024 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
03/03/2024 — 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 ~
03/15/2024 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena #~
03/18/2024 — State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ~
03/23/2024 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
03/24/2024 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena #~
03/27/2024 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC ~

# new date
+ rescheduled date
~ without J. Cole

Drake And J. Cole Revel In Their ‘Evil Ways’ On Their New Collaboration

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Drake and J. Cole are keeping the hype going for their upcoming It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? Tour. Tonight (November 17), Drake dropped an extended version of his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs called The Scary Hours Edition. This updated version of the album serves as the third installation of Drake’s Scary Hours EP series.

The new collection features “Evil Ways,” a pumped-up, energetic new collaboration between Cole and Drizzy. On the song, the two heavy hitters go bar-for-bar, reflecting on their respective journeys to the top of the rap game.

Drake opens the song, running through his impressive resume, reminding everyone that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

“I got some evil ways / Even through the glasses, you can see the gaze / To find your way up to the top, this shit gon’ be a maze / Vogue’s swaggin’, sh*t the way, I’m runnin’ Beatles’ place,” raps Drake.

Cole then reflects on his career, reiterating the fact that he didn’t have to play any Hollywood games to earn GOAT status.

“I conquered hell, I walked the villain, set my feet ablaze / My heart harder every year likе sneakers that Adidas made / I nеver did the VMAs, I’m not in need of praise,” raps Cole.

Last month, Drake dropped the Cole collaboration “First Person Shooter” from the standard edition of For All The Dogs. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Cole’s first-ever No. 1 on the chart.

You can listen to “Evil Ways” above.

For All The Dogs: The Scary Hours Edition is out now via OVO and Republic.

Drake Breaks Hiatus With Upcoming EP ‘Scary Hours 3’ & J. Cole Collab Visuals

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Drake has sent shockwaves through the music world with a surprise announcement of his upcoming EP, Scary Hours 3, following his declaration of going on hiatus. The chart-topping artist captivated fans by sharing a dynamic two-minute trailer, teasing its release. The Toronto native has also teamed up with J. Cole and dropped the music video for their collaboration, “First Person Shooter.”

‘Scary Hours 3’

Drake recently previewed his surprise announcement of his new  EP titled, Scary Hours 3, after claiming he was going on a hiatus. 

Drizzy surprised his fans on Nov. 16 by posting a thrilling two-minute trailer on his Instagram account, hinting at his Scary Hours 3 release, scheduled for Nov. 17. In the trailer, the “IDGAF” rapper boasts about his recent achievements, acknowledging his unwavering confidence in his latest work. 

“I’ll say this to you: I feel no need to appease anybody,” he says. “I feel so confident about the body of work that I just dropped that I know I could go and disappear for, whatever, six months, a year, two years. Even though I’m not really, like, into the super lengthy disappearances for the sake of mystery,” Drake said in the trailer. 

He also claimed that he made the EP in five days. The response from fans on social media was overwhelming, with users on Twitter (X) expressing their enthusiasm for Drake’s upcoming project.  

One user named @GoIdenState commented, “MY GOAT DROPPING BACK TO BACK,” and another user named @erujabidi commented, “This is all we needed..omg.”  

 It’s All A Blur Tour: Big As The What?

This news comes shortly after Drake’s announcement in October that he planned to take a break from music due to stomach-related health issues. Following the conclusion of his It’s All A Blur Tour, Drake shared the statement with his fans, expressing the need to prioritize his well-being. 

However, the unveiling of Scary Hours 3 and the announcement of his tour with J. Cole named It’s All A Blur Tour: Big As The What? cast doubt on Drake’s hiatus claims.

‘First Person Shooter’

Adding to the controversy, Drake and J. Cole dropped the music video for their collaboration, “First Person Shooter.” The video features Drake showcasing his dance moves, including a Michael Jackson-inspired spin and his signature sequined glove. 

Meanwhile, Scary Hours 3 marks Drake’s third project since Nov. 2022. The previous projects include the collaborative album Her Loss with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage and his latest album, For All The Dogs. 

Drake Ties MJ?

In other news involving Drake, he tied the late music icon Michael Jackson with the most No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 songs by a male solo artist with 13. Social media fans debated whether his accomplishment was equal to Jackson’s due to present-day streaming. 

Andre 3000 Returns

In a related story, legendary OutKast member Andre 3000 announced his return to music with a mind-bending debut solo album titled New Blue Sun.  The album showcases his versatility as an artist, featuring him playing various instruments, including his iconic flute.

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Drake & J. Cole To Take Over Colleges With ‘Big As The What?’ Tour

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Drake and J. Cole are teaming up to bring their music to college students across the United States with their upcoming joint tour, It’s All A Blur: Big As The What? Tour. College students can prepare for an unforgettable musical experience as the duo takes over nationwide campuses.

New Tour: Big As The What? 

Drake and J. Cole are set to embark on their highly anticipated joint tour, It’s All A Blur: Big As The What? Specifically targeting college students. 

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The duo has chosen various locations for their performances to connect with their influential fanbase. With the goal of performing for those who have had the most impact on their success, Drizzy and Cole have carefully selected multiple states for their tour, including San Antonio, TX; Denver, CO; Tampa, FL; and Nashville, TN. 

The tour will also pay tribute to the communities that played a pivotal role in their early careers.

Surprise, Surprise 

Drake, who affectionately refers to Columbus, OH, as his second home, will commemorate the city during the tour, showcasing his appreciation for the fans who have been with him from the beginning.

This gratitude extends to other cities where both artists experienced significant growth and success. In addition to the initial tour schedule, two special dates have been added to the lineup. 

Lexington, KY, and Penn State will host performances, although J. Cole won’t be present for the latter. The Big As The What? Tour also marks the start of the “She Knows” rapper’s highly anticipated festival, The Dreamville Festival, which will kick off just two weeks after the joint tour concludes. 

Fans can expect back-to-back memorable experiences as both artists bring their distinct styles and energy to the stage.

Drake & J. Cole On The Move

Fans were thrilled as the Canadian rap sensation released his highly anticipated merchandise alongside his latest album, For All The Dogs. However, the prices of the merchandise left some fans questioning their affordability.

In a candid discussion on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast, J. Cole shared insights into his upcoming album, The Fall Off,  and how the success of his previous album influenced his artistic process.

More Tours To Enjoy

With a wave of exciting tours hitting the road, fans across North America and Europe are in for a treat. From Sexyy Red to Rod Wave and many more, the upcoming tours promise to deliver unforgettable shows that music enthusiasts won’t want to miss.

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Drake And J. Cole’s ‘First Person Shooter’ Video Has Fans Asking An Important Question: Why Is Drake Lying About His Height?

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Drake’s For All The Dogs album features the track “Fear Of Heights,” which has taken on new meaning after he dropped the Gibson Hazard-directed video for “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole. There’s a lot to unpack here, from Brian Baumgartner reprising his The Office character to Drake and Cole recreating Messi and Ronaldo’s chess-themed Louis Vuitton ad. But eyebrows were raised at one particular graphic around the two-minute mark.

In it, Drake’s height is listed as 6 feet, 2 inches. One quick Google search suggests that Drake is 6-feet tall, and Drake is contradicting himself because he rapped “6’1″, man, a n***a need some leg room” in his More Life track “Sneakin’” featuring 21 Savage.

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The discourse is discoursing, with people simply wondering why Drake feels the need to seemingly lie about his height.

“First Person Shooter” recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and its chorus spawned the title of Drake and Cole’s newly announced 2024 joint tour, It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? The Cash App presale is underway and will last until Thursday, November 16, at 10 p.m. local time. The general public sale is scheduled for Friday, November 17, at 11 a.m. local time.

Watch the “First Person Shooter” video above.

J. Cole’s Manager on Lack of Big Cities for Joint Tour with Drake: ‘Back to Markets We Use to Grind Through’

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Drake Announces 2024 U.S. 'It’s All A Blur Tour - Big As The What?' with Special Guest J. Cole

Drake and J. Cole are getting ready to hit the road together as an extension of the It’s All a Blur tour. Subtitled, “Big As the What?” a nod to the “First Person Shooter” single, the two will begin the run in Denver.

What’s odd about the dates, the tour won’t touch Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago or even some Drake’s favorite spots like Memphis and Houston.

Responding to a fan, Cole’s manager and close friend Ibrahim “IB” Hamad revealed that this isn’t a major city run.

“The run is for the secondary market we don’t get to go to as much and do shows like how we use to,” Ib wrote.

In a separate tweet, he wrote: “Gotta pull back up to some of those markets we use to grind through on the come up. Can’t wait to see those cities again, been a minute.”

Drake is set to embark on his 2024 U.S. It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What? presented by Cash App and Visa, featuring Grammy-winning producer J. Cole on various dates. Produced by Live Nation, the tour starts with two shows in Denver on January 18 and 19, followed by stops in cities like Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Nashville, and more, concluding in Birmingham on March 27.

Following the success of his 2023 It’s All A Blur Tour with 50 sold-out shows, Drake’s latest tour accompanies the release of his eighth studio album, “For All The Dogs.” Cash App Cardholders can access an exclusive presale starting Nov. 15, with general sales beginning Nov. 17 at 11 am local time on drakerelated.com. This tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans, building on Drake’s legacy of chart-topping success and dynamic live performances.

DRAKE ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR TOUR – BIG AS THE WHAT?’ 2024 TOUR DATES:

Thu Jan 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena +

Fri Jan 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Mon Jan 22 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Thu Jan 25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Mon Jan 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center +

Tue Jan 30 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Fri Feb 02 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Wed Feb 07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Thu Feb 08 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

Mon Feb 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Feb 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tue Feb 20 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center +

Wed Feb 21 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Sat Feb 24 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Tue Feb 27 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Sat Mar 02 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Tue Mar 05 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Sun Mar 10 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Thu Mar 14 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena ~

Mon Mar 18 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center ~

Sat Mar 23 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena ~

Wed Mar 27 – Birmingham, AL – The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~

+ Rescheduled dates

~ Without J. Cole

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Why Isn’t Drake & J. Cole’s Tour Coming To Some Major Cities?

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Drake has been going hard this year. On top of his It’s All A Blur Tour, which he coheadlined with 21 Savage, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs. While the album prompted some mixed reactions, fans seemed to love the J. Cole collaboration “First Person Shooter,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Next year, Drake will continue the story of It’s All A Blur, with the It’s All A Blur — The Big What? Tour. Over the course of three months, Drake will be joined by J. Cole for the It’s All A Blur — The Big What? Tour beginning in January. However, some fans have expressed disappointment as they aren’t visiting as many major cities as they Drake did for the first go-around of the tour.

Why isn’t Drake & J. Cole’s tour coming to some major cities?

While fans in New Orleans, Denver, and Nashville can look forward to seeing the two rap stars, cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas were noticeably missing from the list of tour dates. While Drake and 21 hit those cities on It’s All A Blur‘s first go around, fans were hoping to see them perform again.

J. Cole’s manager Ibrahim “IB” Hamad took to X (formerly Twitter) today to express sympathy toward fans, and offer an explanation as to why the tour isn’t hitting some major cities.

“I feel your pain but this is not a major city run, the run is for the secondary market we don’t get to go to as much and do shows like how we use to. All Love to DC though,” said IB.

The news is disappointing, however, understandable.

You can see the full list of tour dates below.

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

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In a relatively short time, Cash App has become one of the most indispensable tools of the 21st century. In addition to letting users send and receive money and pay for goods without credit cards or cash, it’s also now the best way to buy tickets for shows thanks to a special presale for Drake and J. Cole’s upcoming It’s All A Blur — Big As The What Tour. Cash App Cardholders will have access to a special presale on November 15, giving them a chance to secure the coveted tickets before anyone else.

How To Use Cash App To Buy It’s All A Blur Tour Tickets

Starting at 11 am local time on November 15, Cash App Card users can visit the main tour site (drakerelated.com) and enter the first 9 digits of your Cash Card into the passcode box on the event page. Checkout using your Cash App Card, and that’s it. You must use the Cash App Card to take advantage, with a limit of 6 tickets per order. The presale ends at 10 pm on November 16, and only a limited number of tickets will be made available. For more information, you can visit Cash App’s event website here.

What Are Drake And J. Cole’s It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? Tour Dates?

Check out the tour dates below:

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