Kendrick Lamar’s newest project, GNX, landed like a seismic event. Every song entered the Billboard Hot 100, and five tracks filled the top five in the same week, an honor only four artists have earned in chart history. The studio energy now spills into football arenas and ballparks, turning the Grand National Tour into this year’s can’t-miss hip hop event.

A front-to-back album moment

Onstage Kendrick performs GNX in sequence, weaving older hits between the new cuts. The pacing lets fans hear the production layers usually buried in headphones, from the thick bass on “Squabble Up” to the flute flourishes on “Wacced Out Murals.” BET’s coverage of the album’s Hot 100 sweep shows how the set list has become a living chart recap. Read the full story here.

Record numbers drive urgency

When the tour hit Seattle on May 17 the show grossed $14.811 million, the highest reported take for any rap concert. Capacity crowds have followed in Chicago and Houston, where lower-bowl seats sold out in minutes. HipHopDX explains the milestone and what it means for stadium rap in this breakdown. High demand feeds a dynamic-pricing loop, so each new record pushes resale listings higher.

Guest chemistry keeps every night unique

SZA appears for three joint numbers, then leaves room for rotating guests such as Baby Keem and Doja Cat. Reviewers credit the surprises with keeping social media chatter at a boil. HotNewHipHop tracks each new cameo and attendance bump here. For fans, the possibility of an unannounced duet is reason enough to pick a date before the tour changes again.

Your next step

Prices swing fast as onsale dates move across the calendar. For the latest venue maps, fee comparisons, and resale safety tips see this Kendrick Lamar and SZA cheap tickets resources page. Lock in a seat now, experience GNX in full scale, and witness why these 2025 stadium shows already feel historic.