Kendrick Lamar and SZA Break Records with $9M Gross from Opening ‘Grand National Tour’ Show

Kendrick Lamar has just broken a major milestone in the live music industry, becoming the first rapper to ever gross over $9 million from a single concert. This feat comes from the opening night of the highly anticipated “Grand National Tour” where he shared the stage with none other than SZA.

Held at the Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the show marked an unforgettable start to their tour. According to Touring Data, the concert grossed a total of $9,124,989 USD from an impressive 47,354 tickets sold. With an average ticket price of $192.70 USD, this debut performance has set a new benchmark for both Kendrick Lamar and SZA, showcasing their immense drawing power in the music world.

This historic achievement pushes Kendrick Lamar into a league of his own, surpassing the previous record held by Eminem, who grossed $8,708,390 USD from a concert in Melbourne back in 2019. Now, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are officially the first to break the $9 million mark from a single show, cementing their place in concert history.

In addition to this monumental achievement, the show at Bank Stadium also became the most-attended concert for both artists, proving just how much their combined star power resonates with fans. The energy was palpable as the crowd rocked out to Kendrick’s signature hits and SZA’s soulful melodies, marking a night that will be remembered for years to come.

The “Grand National Tour” will continue to make stops across North America until June, before heading to Europe and the UK for summer performances. With a massive opening like this, the remaining shows are sure to continue the momentum, and fans can expect even more record-breaking moments ahead.

For those who missed out on the historic opening night, the “Grand National Tour” is just getting started, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA are showing no signs of slowing down.