Kendrick Lamar and SZA are riding high on the success of their Grand National tour, which has become the highest grossing co-headlining tour ever.
- With just 23 shows, they’ve raked in over $256 million, selling 1.1 million tickets across North America.
- Each concert draws an average crowd of 48,000 fans, highlighting their massive appeal.
- SZA paid tribute to Kendrick during a Maryland show, thanking him for his significant impact on her career.
- Despite initial anxieties about the tour, SZA embraced the uncertainty and emerged stronger.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have achieved a remarkable milestone by having the highest grossing co-headlining tour of all time, earning over $256 million from just 23 shows. Fans in America and Canada flocked to see the duo, with 1.1 million tickets sold and an average of 48,000 attendees per show.
This tremendous success is evident in their average gross per performance, which stands at a staggering $11.1 million. The Grand National tour truly pulled in huge numbers, defining their star power.
During a touching moment at a Maryland concert, SZA expressed deep gratitude towards Kendrick, calling the experience the biggest moment of her life. She acknowledged his influence saying, “He put me onto the biggest moment of my life. This is also the biggest moment of my life… I’m so thankful.”
SZA’s journey wasn’t without challenges. She opened up in Interview Magazine about grappling with anxiety throughout the tour. She admitted to severe panic attacks, feeling like she might not match up to Kendrick’s star power.
However, SZA overcame her fears, deciding to embrace the unknown: “Now it’s just like, ‘Fuck it. I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.’” Her resilience is inspiring.
It’s clear that both artists have created something extraordinary together, not just in terms of financial success, but also personal growth and mutual respect.
Lamar and SZA’s journey through the Grand National tour marks a high point in both their careers, symbolizing triumph over challenges and setting new records.
