Rapper and record producer Lupe Fiasco, who rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, is gearing up for a 19-city U.S. tour that will begin on October 4th in New York.
Dubbed the Samurai Tour, it will cover approximately twelve states. Its objective is to support Lupe‘s eight-track studio album with the same name, released at the end of June. For additional information about the tour and links to tickets, visit Lupe Fiasco‘s official website.
Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank, collectively known as TGT, will join BBD (Ricky, Michael, and Ronnie), as well as Silk, for the upcoming R&B Forever Tour. Although the organizers are currently working to finalize all shows, they have shared some of the confirmed dates and locations. See Below.
October 4, 2024 – Inglewood, CA
October 11, 2024 – Dallas, TX
October 18, 2024 – Miami, FL
November 9, 2024 – Brooklyn, NY
November 16, 2024 – Greensboro, NC
December 8, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI
December 27, 2024 – Atlanta, GA
For additional information, and to purchase tickets, visit rnbforevertour.com.
Two of pop music’s most notable stars from the 1960s and 1970s, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hollywood Park, on the grounds adjacent to Sofi Stadium.
This event is unique in that its lineup has some of the most beloved performers, all of whom have successful careers spanning decades: Al Green, Santana, Charlie Wilson, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons, The O’Jays, George Clinton, Kool & The Gang, Stevie B, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, visit foolinlove.com.
Howard Gumbo’s Sohnai’s Summer Soirée is a night filled with delicious food, lively music, and great company. It’s an in-person event that will be held at 1019 Del Paso Blvd. in Sacramento, California, on August 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.
It will feature performances by R&B singer Bobby V, as well as several local artists: Aldin, Sohnai, Yumz Awkword, The Turffeinz, and others. Comedian Hannibal Thompson will host, and tickets are available via Eventbrite.
At the end of August (on the 30th), one of the world’s best hip-hop bands, The Roots, will join multi-award-winning recording artist and actor Macy Gray for an event that will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a Raleigh-based non-profit organization.
It will be staged at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8003 Regency Parkway) in Cary, North Carolina. Additional information, and links to tickets are available on the venue’s website.
The organizers of the upcoming Sky Soul Festival are promising an enchanting experience on the lawn at the Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 10th. Attendees will be entertained by Anthony Hamilton and The Ton3s, Dru Hill, Keke Wyatt, and Doug E. Fresh. For additional information, visit skysoulfest.com.
This Tuesday, July 23rd, Brooklyn-based MC Talib Kweli will headline a concert at Charleston Pour House – 1977 Maybank Hwy – in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Black Star member will be joined by rapper and songwriter Gregory Skyler Taylor, known professionally as Skyzoo, and indie touring artist Landon Wordswell. As a bonus, there will be opening sets from R Dotta and Trvy & The Enemy. Click here to buy tickets.
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