CHICAGO (AP) — Chief Keef, the influential rap artist known for his shape-shifting sound and profound impact on the genre, has announced his highly anticipated nationwide headlining tour, “A Lil Tour,” following the release of his latest album, Almighty So 2.
The 28-year-old artist, whose real name is Keith Cozart, will embark on a 17-date tour produced by Live Nation, starting in Boston on July 16th and criss-crossing the United States before concluding in San Francisco on August 13th. The tour will feature performances in iconic venues such as the Brooklyn Paramount in New York on July 24th and the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on August 10th.
Joining Chief Keef on tour as support will be Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz, both signed to Keef’s 43B imprint.
Tickets for “A Lil Tour” will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. local time and can be purchased through Chief Keef’s official website, ChiefKeef.com.
This tour announcement closely follows the release of Almighty So 2, Chief Keef’s latest album, which he crafted over a two-year period. Produced predominantly by Keef himself, with contributions from Akachi and Young Malcolm, the album emphasizes his prowess as an emcee, showcasing his lyrical abilities and signature vocal intensity.
Almighty So 2 features a lineup of notable collaborations, including Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Lil Gnar, and Ballout from his Glo Gang. The album includes previously released singles such as “Racks Stuffed Inna Couch” and “Tony Montana Flow,” alongside new tracks like “Drifting Away” and “Runner,” and is available through the 43B label.
This tour announcement comes during a busy year for Chief Keef, who recently teamed up with superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It for the mixtape DIRTY NACHOS and collaborated with Sexyy Red and Lil Yachty on notable tracks. In June, Keef will make a much-anticipated return to Chicago with a performance at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash, marking his first hometown show since 2012.
Chief Keef’s “A Lil Tour” promises to be a standout event for rap fans across the country, combining his dynamic stage presence with the latest tracks from Almighty So 2 in what is shaping up to be a memorable summer for the artist and his dedicated fanbase.
For more information and tour updates, visit ChiefKeef.com.
