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Rod Wave Decries Ticket Markups as $27 Million Tour Fight With Promoter Intensifies

In a new interview, the rapper says he is bringing touring in-house to keep prices within fans’ reach.

Overview

  • Grizzly Touring is suing Rod Wave for roughly $27 million over the curtailed Last Lap Tour, citing unearned advances and claiming only 26 of 35 shows were completed.
  • Rod Wave has publicly blamed poor routing and logistics for cancellations and reschedules, and his countersuit seeks to void the promoter agreement so he can self-promote future dates.
  • On The Joe Budden Podcast, he criticized primary sellers and resellers, saying intended $55–$85 tickets can end up near $300 beyond his control.
  • He launched Mainstay Touring in September to take more control of routing, promotion, and ticketing after disputes over how his recent tour was handled.
  • He described the legal clash as a necessary fight over industry practices and said companies prioritizing profits do not look out for his fans.