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Hamilton Spectator
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Drake who? In his Toronto return, Kendrick Lamar rose above the drama to deliver a career-spanning spectacle
Rogers Centre, Toronto, June 12, 2025 We all love a bit of drama. A bit of conflict. As humans, we thrive on it. For over a year, music fans have feasted on the bitter discord between Kendrick Lamar and Drake , obsessing over each sensational new development in what's been touted as the greatest rap beef of the 21st century. So it should come as no surprise that Lamar's arrival in Toronto on Thursday night — his first venture north of the border since the feud erupted last spring — to perform on the city's biggest stage was touted as another triumph for the Compton rapper, or framed as a juicy opportunity to provoke his rival on his home turf. But inside Rogers Centre, the spectre of Drake was hardly discernible. Lamar didn't mention him, nor did make reference to the feud even once during a nearly three-hour show. Instead, Lamar chose the high road, providing fans with an electric, career-spanning spectacle that felt less like a victory lap than a joyous celebration of a hip hop superstar operating at the peak of his powers. 'I see Toronto ain't playing tonight,' a smiling Lamar exclaimed midway through the show, following a rousing performance of 'Family Ties,' his 2021 collaboration with Baby Keem that sparked the first of several enthusiastic 'Kendrick' chants from the tens of thousands in attendance. And though Lamar chose not to fan the flames of conflict on Thursday, there were plenty of fireworks, both literal and figurative, provided by both Lamar and his co-headliner SZA, in an expensive extravaganza that sagged a little at times, but mostly soared. I'll admit that I was somewhat skeptical ahead of Thursday's show — the first of Lamar and SZA's back-to-back gigs in Toronto. Something about seeing a hip hop show at a baseball stadium felt wrong, somehow. With a capacity of 50,000, Rogers Centre is more than double the size of Scotiabank Arena, where Lamar typically performs when he comes to Toronto. As I filtered into the stadium and took my seats, I was surprised at the makeup of the crowd: the vast majority of fans appeared to be under 25, and many were teenagers, some sitting with their parents, munching popcorn or admiring their newly purchased merch. Between the main show and the opening DJ set from Mustard, the vibe felt more like a comic convention than a hip hop show. All that changed when the lights went down and a black Buick GNX was rolled slowly toward the middle of the sprawling stage, as the menacing horns of 'wacced out murals' blasted through the stadium's booming speakers. Lamar, the superstar Compton rapper who's been embroiled in a year-long feud with Drake, The audience leapt to the feet immediately as Lamar emerged from the car, kicking the show off with furious medley of upbeat songs from across different eras of his storied career — 'squabble up' from 2024's 'GNX,' 'King Kunta' from 2015's 'To Pimp A Butterfly,' and 'ELEMENT' from 2017's 'DAMN.' After about 10 minutes, the audience erupted for a second time as SZA — who more than once has cancelled Toronto shows at the last minute — emerged from beneath the stage on a rising platform to perform '30 for 30,' a standout collaboration with Lamar from her recent album 'Lana.' It was a thrilling moment, buoyed by the natural chemistry between the two artists, their voices duelling and eventually dovetailing in the song's final chorus. As Lamar exited the stage, SZA was joined by a troupe of dancers to perform three songs from her beloved debut album, 'Ctrl,' her voice nearly drowned out by the thousands of fans singing along at the top of their voices. The rest of the show proceeded in this unique fashion: a miniset by Lamar followed by a miniset from SZA, with collaborations peppered in between. SZA (left) and Kendrick Lamar (right) perform at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in May. In an era where co-headlining tours are commonplace, pairing Lamar and SZA together for the Grand National Tour stands out as a particularly brilliant move. Longtime collaborators, both artists are currently riding a wave of unprecedented commercial and critical success: Lamar's record-breaking diss track 'Not Like Us' recently won five Grammys, while SZA's 2022 album 'SOS' recently spent its 85th week on the Billboard Top 10. But more importantly, Lamar and SZA feel remarkably compatible: Lamar, at 37, the slippery shape-shifter and lyrical savant. SZA, at 35, the master craftswoman of irresistible hooks that seamlessly fuse hip hop and R&B. Both standing tall as their musical peers slowly recede from cultural relevancy, whether by self-sabotage ( Kanye West ), by self-imposed exile ( Frank Ocean ), by the seductions of capitalism ( Rihanna ) or by the stench of all-consuming solipsism ( Drake ). Still, following the excitement of the show's first half-hour, both the strengths and flaws the stadium setting became apparent. On the one hand, the show's production was spectacular. Flanked by gigantic screens displaying cutting-edge visuals, along with incredibly charismatic dancers, it was easy to get lost in the performance, even if you were far from the stage. Most arresting was the show's use of stunning pyrotechnics, with thick columns of flames climbing hundreds of feet toward the stadium's ceiling. (Lamar's performance of 'euphoria,' one of two Drake diss tracks he performed throughout the evening, featured more pyro than the entire Metallica show I saw last summer.) On the other hand, the sound in the stadium was frustratingly muddy, with the bass often overpowering Lamar's vocals, and an irritating echo making it difficult to make out banter between songs. The complex stage setup, which included stages that disappeared behind sliding screens, made it difficult to see the performers for stretches at a time, sometimes blocking them completely from view depending on your vantage point. But these issues didn't seem to spoil the fun for fans, who were absolutely dialed in for Lamar's midshow set, which featured some of his biggest hits ('Humble,' 'Backstreet Freestyle'), along with two deconstructed versions of songs from his 2012 debut 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.' Nor did the apparent sound issues deter fans from embracing the fun and pure absurdity of SZA's midshow set, during which she showed off both her range and eclectic style with a string of songs from 'SOS' and 'Lana.' For 'F2F,' she brought out a guitarist and bassist, briefly transforming the show into a millennial pop-punk fever-dream. For 'Kitchen,' she performed while riding a giant ant, as dancers dressed as giant praying mantises roamed the stage. ('She's such a stoner,' the woman next to me observed.) SZA performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in May. As the show entered its third hour, the novelty of Lamar and SZA trading sets began to wear off, and the audience energy began to ebb, even as the two artists trotted out some of their most beloved hits — Lamar's 'Money Trees,' SZA's 'I Hate U' and of course 'All the Stars.' It was nearly 11 p.m. when Lamar finally kicked the show back into a high gear with the hyphy banger 'TV off,' as the word 'MUUSSTTAAARD' echoed through the stadium amid exploding fireworks and billowing columns of flame. With the crowd's energy revitalized, Lamar finally launched into a long-awaited rendition of 'Not Like Us' — the chart-topping, record-breaking, multiple Grammy-winning diss track that doubled as knockout punch in Lamar's feud with Drake; a song that sparked a million think pieces, prompted an explosive defamation lawsuit and arguably changed the shape of hip hop forever. And yet, in the context of the Grand National Tour, 'Not Like Us' somehow transcended all the drama and baggage attached to it. There were no sly comments from Lamar, no cheeky visuals or ad-libs. In fact, Lamar said nothing at all. Instead, the tens of thousands in the arena simply bounced along to the track with the same verve and enthusiasm as they did for the half dozen major hits that Lamar performed earlier in the evening. Admittedly, there was something visceral about chanting along to the song's more inflammatory lines, taking part in the gleeful fun we've been witnessed from a distance for over year now. But it all felt somehow detached from Drake, while the feud felt suddenly contrived and overwrought. (Earlier in the evening, Lamar performed 'Poetic Justice,' a song that features Drake, while SZA performed a cover of his song 'Rich Baby Daddy,' a reminder of the Toronto's rappers ubiquitous, etherlike influence on hip hop.) Though 'Not Like Us' was certainly a highlight, the show reached its pinnacle earlier in the night with Lamar's performance of 'Alright,' a galvanizing, politically charged track from 2015 that became a rallying anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement, and which has taken on fresh relevance amid the ongoing protests against mass deportation in the U.S. ' And we hate popo, wanna kill us dead in the street for sure ,' the audience shouted along, in a moment that provided a much deeper sense of emotional catharsis than the lines ' c ertified lover boy, certified pedophile.' As 'Not Like Us' ended, some half-hearted 'one more time' chants bubbled up, but quickly faded away, as fans realized that, after over 50 songs, the show was finally coming to an end. Wearing a bright red jumper, SZA returned to the stage once to perform 'Luther' and 'Gloria,' both lovely duets off Lamar's most recent album. 'Love and faith, that's what this is all about,' she told the exhausted audience, who began filtering out of the stadium before the final song had even wrapped.
New York Post
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are tickets to see Kendrick Lamar and SZA in Chicago?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. First-rate Hip-Hop is headed to the Second City. On Friday, June 6, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are bringing their 'Grand National Tour' to Chicago's Soldier Field for a night of rap, R&B, duets and more. This show is the latest of the ongoing, co-headlining run that has taken the pair all over the country. At past shows, they've performed 50+ songs between the two of them. Advertisement That includes Kendrick's most well-known tracks — 'Not Like Us,' 'King Kunta,' 'Swimming Pools (Drank),' 'm.A.A.d city' and 'HUMBLE' to name just a few — and SZA's iconic chart-topping bops like 'Kill Bill,' 'Kiss Me More,' 'Good Days,' 'Nobody Gets Me' and 'All The Stars.' '…some of the best, most special moments were when Lamar and SZA were together,' The Post reported in a review of the duo's recent show at MetLife Stadium. 'After their first duet on '30 for 30″ to introduce SZA, there was an act with the two of them — including 'Doves in the Wind,' 'All the Stars' and 'Love' — that showed just why they are the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, the Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, the Rick James and Teena Marie of their generation.' If this sounds like the Hip-Hop/R&B crossover show of your dreams, tickets are available for the one-off in Chi City. Based on our findings, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $244 including fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication. Advertisement Floor seats start at $416 including fees. Need a bit more information before checking out? We've got your back, Kenfolk and Ctrl Collective. Our team has everything you need to know and more about Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Grand National Tour' Soldier Field show below. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Kendrick Lamar SoFi Stadium tickets A breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at Inglewood, CA's SoFi Stadium on May 8-9 can be found here: Soldier Field sections Ticket prices start at 400 level $244 (fees included) 300 level $271 (fees included) 200 level $362 (fees included) 100 level $383 (fees included) Floor level $416 (fees included) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Kendrick Lamar tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all upcoming show dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Kendrick Lamar and SZA set list Lamar and SZA launched their 'Grand National Tour' on April 19 at Minneapolis, MN's US Bank Stadium. According to Set List FM, here's everything — and we mean everything — the duo performed that evening. Act I: Kendrick Lamar 01.) 'wacced out murals' 02.) 'squabble up' 03.) 'King Kunta' 04.) 'ELEMENT.' 05.) 'tv off' Act II: SZA Advertisement 06.) '30 for 30' (with Kendrick; live debut) 07.) 'Love Galore' 08.) 'Broken Clocks' 09.) 'The Weekend' Act III: Kendrick Lamar 10.) 'euphoria' 11.) 'hey now' 12.) 'reincarnated' 13.) 'HUMBLE.' 14.) 'Backseat Freestyle' 15.) 'family ties' (Baby Keem cover) (with a new verse) 16.) 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' (a cappella) 17.) 'm.A.A.d city' 18.) 'Alright' 19.) 'man at the garden' Act IV: SZA 20.) 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 21.) 'F2F' 22.) 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 23.) 'Kitchen' 24.) 'Blind' 25.) 'Forgiveless' 26.) 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 27.) 'Doves in the Wind' 28.) 'All the Stars' 29.) 'LOVE.' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar Advertisement 30.) 'dodger blue' 31.) 'peekaboo' 32.) 'Like That' (Future & Metro Boomin cover) 33.) 'DNA.' 34.) 'GOOD CREDIT' (Playboi Carti cover) 35.) 'Count Me Out' (contains elements of 'B—-, Don't Kill My Vibe') 36.) 'Money Trees' 37.) 'Poetic Justice' Act VII: SZA 38.) 'Diamond Boy (DTM)' 39.) 'Shirt' 40.) 'Kill Bill' 41.) 'Snooze' 42.) 'Crybaby' 43.) 'Saturn' 44.) 'Good Days' 45.) 'Rich Baby Daddy' (Drake cover) 46.) 'BMF' 47.) 'Kiss Me More' (Doja Cat cover) Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar 48.) (Unknown) (unreleased; may be titled 'bodies', from the GNX teaser) 49.) 'tv off' (part II) 50.) 'Not Like Us' Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Advertisement 51.) 'luther' 52.) 'gloria' Kendrick Lamar new music On Nov. 22, 2024, Lamar shocked the world with his previously-unannounced sixth studio album 'GNX.' Made up of 12 tracks, the talented lyricist delivers his trademark punchy rhymes — that are almost impossible to get out of your head in the best way — over sparse drumbeats and samples. Personally, our favorite tracks here are the impressively minimalist rapper's delight 'wacced out murals' (which ended up opening his halftime show), Latin-infused 'reincarnated' and lively party-starter 'tv off' feat. lefty gunplay. Advertisement Stick around until the end, too. Kendrick teams up with SZA for the evocative, sensitive duet 'gloria.' We can't wait to hear this one live IRL (especially now that we know it's literally the show's encore). Want to check the album out for yourself? Click here to listen to 'GNX.' SZA new music SZA's 23-song, 2022 album 'SOS' has proven to be a hit with critics and fans in the nearly three years since its release. Rolling Stone said the record 'delivers sharp barbs and juicy revelations' in a glowing four-star review. 'SZA's long, ambitious, luxurious new album solidifies her position as a generational talent,' Pitchfork raved. They summed up that sentiment calling her 'otherworldly, but you just might know someone a little like her, too.' If you want to brush up on the record before seeing her live, you can stream 'SOS' here. Hip-Hop icons on tour in 2025 Although it will be difficult to top Kendrick and SZA's jaunt in terms of sheer star power, scope and scale, we're just as excited to catch a number of big names live these next few months. Here are just five iconic acts we can't wait to see in the near future. • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • NBA Youngboy • Lil Wayne • Wiz Khalifa Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are last-minute Kendrick Lamar and SZA SoFi Stadium tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Kendrick Lamar is headed home. For three nights this week, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper and Compton native co-headlines with SZA on their 'Grand National Tour' at Inglewood, CA's SoFi Stadium. Shows are set to take place Wednesday, May 21, Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24. At past gigs on the international run, the high-profile pair have taken 52 songs to the stage at their almost three-hour shows. That includes the hits — 'Not Like Us,' 'King Kunta,' 'Swimming Pools (Drank),' 'm.A.A.d city' and 'HUMBLE' to name just a few — from Lamar while SZA delivers iconic chart-topping tracks like 'Kill Bill,' 'Kiss Me More,' 'Good Days,' 'Nobody Gets Me' and 'All The Stars.' '…some of the best, most special moments were when Lamar and SZA were together,' The Post reported in a review of the pair's recent show at MetLife Stadium. 'After their first duet on '30 for 30″ to introduce SZA, there was an act with the two of them — including 'Doves in the Wind,' 'All the Stars' and 'Love' — that showed just why they are the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, the Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, the Rick James and Teena Marie of their generation.' If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all three SoFi Stadium gigs. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $201 including fees on Vivid Seats. The other shows have seats starting between $241 and $245 including fees. Need a bit more information before smashing that buy button? You're in the right place, Kenfolk and Ctrl Collective. Our team has everything you need to know and more about Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Grand National Tour' SoFi Stadium concerts below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Kendrick Lamar MetLife Stadium tickets A breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium on May 8-9 can be found here: Lenovo Center sections Ticket prices start at Wednesday, May 21 7 p.m. $201 (fees included) Friday, May 23 7 p.m. $245 (fees included) Saturday, May 24 7 p.m. $241 (fees included) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Kendrick Lamar tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all upcoming show dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Kendrick Lamar set list Lamar and SZA launched their 'Grand National Tour' on April 19 at Minneapolis, MN's US Bank Stadium. According to Set List FM, here's everything the duo performed that evening. Act I: Kendrick Lamar 01.) 'wacced out murals' 02.) 'squabble up' 03.) 'King Kunta' 04.) 'ELEMENT.' 05.) 'tv off' Act II: SZA 06.) '30 for 30' (with Kendrick; live debut) 07.) 'Love Galore' 08.) 'Broken Clocks' 09.) 'The Weekend' Act III: Kendrick Lamar 10.) 'euphoria' 11.) 'hey now' 12.) 'reincarnated' 13.) 'HUMBLE.' 14.) 'Backseat Freestyle' 15.) 'family ties' (Baby Keem cover) (with a new verse) 16.) 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' (a cappella) 17.) 'm.A.A.d city' 18.) 'Alright' 19.) 'man at the garden' Act IV: SZA 20.) 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 21.) 'F2F' 22.) 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 23.) 'Kitchen' 24.) 'Blind' 25.) 'Forgiveless' 26.) 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 27.) 'Doves in the Wind' 28.) 'All the Stars' 29.) 'LOVE.' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar 30.) 'dodger blue' 31.) 'peekaboo' 32.) 'Like That' (Future & Metro Boomin cover) 33.) 'DNA.' 34.) 'GOOD CREDIT' (Playboi Carti cover) 35.) 'Count Me Out' (contains elements of 'B—-, Don't Kill My Vibe') 36.) 'Money Trees' 37.) 'Poetic Justice' Act VII: SZA 38.) 'Diamond Boy (DTM)' 39.) 'Shirt' 40.) 'Kill Bill' 41.) 'Snooze' 42.) 'Crybaby' 43.) 'Saturn' 44.) 'Good Days' 45.) 'Rich Baby Daddy' (Drake cover) 46.) 'BMF' 47.) 'Kiss Me More' (Doja Cat cover) Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar 48.) (Unknown) (unreleased; may be titled 'bodies', from the GNX teaser) 49.) 'tv off' (part II) 50.) 'Not Like Us' Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 51.) 'luther' 52.) 'gloria' Kendrick Lamar new music On Nov. 22, 2024, Lamar shocked the world with his previously-unannounced sixth studio album 'GNX.' Made up of 12 tracks, the talented lyricist delivers his trademark punchy rhymes — that are almost impossible to get out of your head in the best way — over sparse drumbeats and samples. Personally, our favorite tracks here are the impressively minimalist rapper's delight 'wacced out murals' (which ended up opening his halftime show), Latin-infused 'reincarnated' and lively party-starter 'tv off' feat. lefty gunplay. Stick around until the end, too. Kendrick teams up with SZA for the evocative, sensitive duet 'gloria.' We can't wait to hear this one live IRL (especially now that we know it's literally the show's encore). Want to check the album out for yourself? Click here to listen to 'GNX.' SZA new music SZA's 23-song, 2022 album 'SOS' has proven to be a hit with critics and fans in the nearly three years since its release. Rolling Stone said the record 'delivers sharp barbs and juicy revelations' in a four-star review. 'SZA's long, ambitious, luxurious new album solidifies her position as a generational talent,' raves Pitchfork. They summed up that sentiment calling her 'otherworldly, but you just might know someone a little like her, too.' If you want to brush up on the record before seeing her live, you can stream 'SOS' here. Hip-Hop icons on tour in 2025 Although it will be difficult to top Kendrick and SZA's upcoming jaunt in terms of sheer star power, scope and scale, we're just as excited to catch a number of big names live these next few months. Here are just five iconic acts we can't wait to see in the near future. • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • NBA Youngboy • Lil Wayne • Wiz Khalifa Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Express Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kendrick Lamar makes surprise appearance at SZA's Not Beauty pop-up event
SZA recently hosted a pop-up event for her brand, Not Beauty, at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event took place on Thursday and Friday, coinciding with her "Grand National" tour stop in her hometown. Ahead of the event, SZA shared her excitement on Instagram, urging fans in the area to visit the pop-up for the launch of her first product, a lip gloss trio. The pop-up event attracted a large crowd eager to get their hands on SZA's debut beauty product. However, the biggest surprise came when Kendrick Lamar, SZA's collaborator on the track 'Luther,' made a surprise appearance. SZA's Not Beauty products were made available exclusively to attendees of the "Grand National" tour, creating an added incentive for concert-goers. The special moment occurred just before SZA and Kendrick's performance at MetLife Stadium later that evening. In addition to Kendrick Lamar's appearance at the pop-up, fans at the concert were treated to another surprise when Baby Keem joined Kendrick on stage for a performance of "Family Ties." The collaboration, which debuted with a new verse at their Minneapolis show, thrilled the crowd. Kendrick's set also included hits like "King Kunta" and "ELEMENT," while SZA performed fan favorites like "Kill Bill" and "Diamond Boy (DTM)." The duo also performed their popular collaborations, including "All The Stars." Following their May 8 performance, Charlamagne Tha God praised the show on The Breakfast Club, emphasizing that Kendrick's cultural influence is unmatched.
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How much are last-minute tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at MetLife?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. is about to drop into the Garden State for the first time since 2018*. On May 8-9, Kendrick Lamar and SZA swing into East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium for two huge concerts as part of their ongoing 'Grand National Tour.' These Meadowlands shows will be the seventh and eighth of the worldwide tour. Thus far, they've co-headlined in Minneapolis, Houston, Arlington, Atlanta, Charlotte and Philadelphia. At each show, the pair trade sets and perform 52 songs over nearly three hours. Advertisement Choice cuts from Kendrick include fan favorites including 'Not Like Us,' 'King Kunta,' 'Swimming Pools (Drank),' 'm.A.A.d city' and 'HUMBLE.' as well as tracks from his recently-released 2024 album 'GNX,' according to Set List FM. Notable SZA songs include 'Kill Bill,' 'Kiss Me More,' 'Good Days,' 'Nobody Gets Me' and 'All The Stars,' all of which are backed by visuals depicting her love of bugs. 'A decade and a half into his run, Kendrick Lamar has enough anthems that he can easily craft a stadium set of nothing but crowd favorites,' Stereogum shared in their review of the Charlotte concert. He has lines that demand to be shouted en masse, lines that sounded like stadiums of people were already shouting them when they first formed in Kendrick's head…there's a stretch of Kendrick's set that goes 'Humble' into 'Backseat Freestyle' into 'Family Ties,' and it feels amazing to hear those songs in succession in a space like that.' If this sounds like the can't-miss Hip-Hop show of the year for you, tickets are available for both 'Grand National Tour' MetLife shows as of today. Advertisement At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $89 before fees on Vivid Seats. While that may seem expensive, it's $16 less than what they were going for when we last looked into how much it cost to see Lamar in NJ back on April 23. For more information, our team has everything you need to know about Kendrick Lamar and SZA's two MetLife Stadium shows below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Advertisement *Kendrick Lamar's last show in NJ was on June 10, 2018 at the Hot 97 Jam. Kendrick Lamar MetLife Stadium tickets A breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium on May 8-9 can be found here: Lenovo Center sections Ticket prices start at Thursday, May 8 $89 Friday, May 9 $149 (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Kendrick Lamar tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all upcoming show dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Kendrick Lamar set list Lamar and SZA launched their 'Grand National Tour' on April 19 at Minneapolis, MN's US Bank Stadium. According to Set List FM, here's everything they performed that evening. Act I: Kendrick Lamar 01.) 'wacced out murals' 02.) 'squabble up' 03.) 'King Kunta' 04.) 'ELEMENT.' 05.) 'tv off' Act II: SZA Advertisement 06.) '30 for 30' (with Kendrick; live debut) 07.) 'Love Galore' 08.) 'Broken Clocks' 09.) 'The Weekend' Act III: Kendrick Lamar 10.) 'euphoria' 11.) 'hey now' 12.) 'reincarnated' 13.) 'HUMBLE.' 14.) 'Backseat Freestyle' 15.) 'family ties' (Baby Keem cover) (with a new verse) 16.) 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' (a cappella) 17.) 'm.A.A.d city' 18.) 'Alright' 19.) 'man at the garden' Act IV: SZA 20.) 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 21.) 'F2F' 22.) 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 23.) 'Kitchen' 24.) 'Blind' 25.) 'Forgiveless' 26.) 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 27.) 'Doves in the Wind' 28.) 'All the Stars' 29.) 'LOVE.' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar Advertisement 30.) 'dodger blue' 31.) 'peekaboo' 32.) 'Like That' (Future & Metro Boomin cover) 33.) 'DNA.' 34.) 'GOOD CREDIT' (Playboi Carti cover) 35.) 'Count Me Out' (contains elements of 'B—-, Don't Kill My Vibe') 36.) 'Money Trees' 37.) 'Poetic Justice' Act VII: SZA 38.) 'Diamond Boy (DTM)' 39.) 'Shirt' 40.) 'Kill Bill' 41.) 'Snooze' 42.) 'Crybaby' 43.) 'Saturn' 44.) 'Good Days' 45.) 'Rich Baby Daddy' (Drake cover) 46.) 'BMF' 47.) 'Kiss Me More' (Doja Cat cover) Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar 48.) (Unknown) (unreleased; may be titled 'bodies', from the GNX teaser) 49.) 'tv off' (part II) 50.) 'Not Like Us' Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Advertisement 51.) 'luther' 52.) 'gloria' Kendrick Lamar new music On Nov. 22, 2024, Lamar shocked the world with his previously-unannounced sixth studio album 'GNX.' Made up of 12 tracks, the talented lyricist delivers his trademark punchy rhymes — that are almost impossible to get out of your head in the best way — over sparse drumbeats and samples. Personally, our favorite tracks here are the impressively minimalist rapper's delight 'wacced out murals' (which ended up opening his halftime show), Latin-infused 'reincarnated' and lively party-starter 'tv off' feat. lefty gunplay. Advertisement Stick around until the end, too. Kendrick teams up with SZA for the evocative, sensitive duet 'gloria.' We can't wait to hear this one live IRL (especially now that we know it's literally the show's encore). Want to check the album out for yourself? Click here to listen to 'GNX.' SZA new music SZA's 23-song, 2022 album 'SOS' has proven to be a hit with critics and fans in the nearly three years since its release. Rolling Stone said the record 'delivers sharp barbs and juicy revelations' in a four-star review. 'SZA's long, ambitious, luxurious new album solidifies her position as a generational talent,' raves Pitchfork. They summed up that sentiment calling her 'otherworldly, but you just might know someone a little like her, too.' If you want to brush up on the record before seeing her live, you can stream 'SOS' here. Hip-Hop icons on tour in 2025 Although it will be difficult to top Kendrick and SZA's upcoming jaunt in terms of sheer star power, scope and scale, we're just as excited to catch a number of big names live these next few months. Here are just five iconic acts we can't wait to see in the near future. • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • Ice Cube • Lil Wayne • Wiz Khalifa Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
