Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, and De La Soul are joining forces for the “Gods of Rap Tour” this year.
The legends announced the tour coming to the UK — London, Manchester, and Glasgow — in May in celebration of the legends’ classic albums.
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Wu-Tang is listed as the official headliners of the tour while DJ Premier is slated to host each evening. Wu is honoring the 25th anniversary of Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers); Public Enemy is honoring 30 years of It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, while De La Soul is honoring the 30th anniversary of 3 Feet High and Rising.
“I don’t believe anything like this has been done in the UK before on this level,” SJM promoter Chris Wareing told Music Week. “This tour creates a legacy, it’s a moment. The groups are the biggest in their genres, they’re all celebrating notable anniversaries of their biggest albums and I am led to believe this is the first time they have all been on the same bill together.”
Ticketst go on sale January 25th. Check out the tour dates below.
“Gods of Rap” 2019 Tour Dates:
05/10 – London, UK @ The SSE Arena Wembley
05/11 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena
05/12 – Glasgow, UK @ The SSE Hydro
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