Overview

• The European leg of the Grand National Tour kicked off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 23 with mixed reviews for the dual headliners.
• Critics praised Kendrick Lamar’s intense, meticulously delivered rap segments and his integration of visuals referencing his feud with Drake.
• Reviewers noted a performance gap as SZA’s quieter R&B numbers were overshadowed by excessive drum levels and omitted fan favorites like “Supermodel” and “Prom.”
• The tour’s contrasting stage designs highlighted Lamar’s austere, brutalist projections and SZA’s vibrant nature imagery backed by a live band.
• The North American leg remains the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever, having raked in $254 million, and the European shows are expected to continue drawing record crowds.