Nicki Minaj performs in Newark, New Jersey in September 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
The Barbz are in for an exciting 2024.
Shortly after releasing her highly anticipated albumPink Friday 2on Dec. 8,Nicki Minajannounced she’s taking the new project out on the road. On Monday, the Queen of Rap, 41, shared that she’s setting out on tour across the globe in 2024 on the Nicki Minaj Presents:Pink Friday 2World Tour.
The rapper will begin her run of live shows with the North American leg in the spring. The outing kicks off on March 1 in Oakland, California and will stop at major arenas in cities like Las Vegas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago and more. After 28 dates in North America, including the final show on May 12 in Austin, Texas, the hip-hop superstar will take the tour abroad to the U.K. and Europe through late spring.
Nicki Minaj ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour poster.Courtesy of Live Nation
Courtesy of Live Nation
In the midst of the tour, she’ll also make headlining stops atRolling Loud Californiain Inglewood, California and Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 15 and April 7, respectively.
At her upcoming shows, fans can expect her to transform the stage into Gag City — the hot pink, utopian metropolis featured in her new album’s promotional materials — and perform both new hits and classics.
The “Super Bass” artist herselfposted to Instagramto announce her string of live performances and how excited she is to hit the road. “BARBZZZ!!” she wrote in the caption, addressing her legion of devout fans. “It’s time for the #GagCity TOUR. So excited to see you guys!!”
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Support for Nicki Minaj Presents:Pink Friday 2World Tour has yet to be announced.
News of the tour comes just days after Minaj dropped her fifth studio album and follow-up to her seminal debut, 2010’sPink Friday. The project features collaborations from the A-listers likeDrake,50 Cent,J. Cole,Lil Wayneand others.
Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles in July.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Tickets for Nicki Minaj Presents:Pink Friday 2World Tour begin with apresale exclusive to Citi cardmembersthat launches on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. local time and lasts until Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. local time. Several other presales for the Live Nation-produced tour are set to follow, with the general sale kicking off on Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. local time onNickiMinajOfficial.com.
The artist presale is on now for international dates, with remaining tickets going on sale on Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. local time.
Fans will have the option of purchasing differentVIP packages, which feature access to premium tickets, a Gag City pop-up and VIP lounge, exclusive merch and more.
See the full list of tour dates below.
Fri Mar 1 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Sun Mar 3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Fri Mar 8 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sun Mar 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Wed Mar 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Mon Mar 18 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Wed Mar 20 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Fri Mar 22 – Orlando, FL - Amway Center
Tue Mar 26 – Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center
Thu Mar 28 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
Fri Mar 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Sat Mar 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Mon Apr 1 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Tue Apr 2 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Thu Apr 4 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri Apr 5 – Hartford, CT – XL Center
Wed Apr 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Fri Apr 12 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Sat Apr 13 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Wed Apr 17 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Thu Apr 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sat Apr 20 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Wed Apr 24 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Apr 27 – Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
Thu May 2 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center
Thu May 9 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Sat May 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sun May 12 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat May 25 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
Sun May 26 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
Tue May 28 – London, UK – The O2
Sat Jun 1 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Sun Jun 2 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Wed Jun 5 - Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena
Fri Jun 7 - Berlin, Germany - Mercedes Benz Arena
source: people.com
