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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Launch Monumental Grand National Tour in Minneapolis

The co-headlining stadium tour opened with a dynamic 2½-hour performance, featuring elaborate stagecraft, collaborative moments, and Lamar's Drake-diss track.

SZA and Kendrick Lamar perform during halftime at Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The pair kicked off their Grand National tour in Minneapolis April 19, 2025
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Overview

  • The Grand National Tour began on April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, drawing a crowd of approximately 60,000 fans.
  • Kendrick Lamar and SZA alternated solo performances and joint numbers, showcasing hits like 'Not Like Us,' 'All the Stars,' and 'Luther.'
  • The show featured an intricate production design with a massive main stage, catwalks, and an octagon-shaped Energy Floor, alongside thematic visuals and stunts.
  • SZA's set included multiple costume changes and theatrical elements, such as riding an animatronic ant during 'Kitchen.'
  • Lamar performed 'Not Like Us,' his Drake-diss track, with pyro effects and audience participation, continuing his public feud narrative.