Kendrick Lamar & SZA: Grand National Tour

On Tour Together

• The Grand National Tour, launching April 19 in Minneapolis, spans 39 stadium shows across North America before heading to Europe—running through December 10 in Sydney—with openers like Mustard and surprise guest appearances from the likes of Baby Keem and Lizzo 

• Their live shows are epic: co-headlining the 52-song, nine-act setlist at kickoff, delivering powerful solo and duo performances—including fan-favorite hits “LOVE.” and “All the Stars” 

• Along the way, they’ve shattered records—like the Seattle Lumen Field show selling 60,941 tickets and grossing a landmark $14.8 million

Critical & Fan Response

• Reviews praise the duo’s seamless chemistry. At Houston’s NRG Stadium, critics noted SZA’s thematic stagecraft (bug- and forest-inspired visuals) and Lamar’s commanding presence—especially during emotional highlights like “LOVE.” and his diss track “Not Like Us” 

• Fans in Boston and Foxborough voiced pure excitement across social media—sharing moments like “wacced out murals” and spontaneous duets—with SZA and Lamar acting as emotional bookends to an unforgettable night .

Cultural Impact & Musical Battle

• Lamar’s track “Not Like Us”—which sparked controversy including a feud with Drake—has become a show-stopper, delivered with intense energy and later prompting Drake to take legal steps for defamation .

• Meanwhile, tracks like “Luther” and “Squabble Up” from GNX continue climbing the charts, with praise for framing social commentary through pop-sensible beats

Looking Ahead

• They still have major stops lined up—including upcoming LA, Chicago, Toronto, and their earliest European and UK legs—and 2025 is shaping up to be monumental for both artists 

• Expect collaborations onstage (guest appearances have featured Playboi Carti, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber), thematic visuals supporting their albums, and more hits delivered live that redefine stadium experiences.

Story Angles for You

• “Stadium Titans Unite” – explore how Lamar & SZA share, alternate, and elevate the stage during long-form performances.
• “Music as Message” – dig into how tracks like Not Like Us tie into on- and off-stage tension, including Drake’s lawsuit.
• “Visuals & Variety” – cover SZA’s insect-themed choreography, Lamar’s theatrical Buick intro, and surprise guest moments.
• “Fan Pulse & Feuds” – show how concerts double as social media events (e.g. Drake-Singh feud moment in Toronto).