The rap world has a new record-holder. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National Tour” has officially been crowned the highest-grossing rap tour of 2025, according to Billboard — a historic milestone that cements both artists as global cultural powerhouses.

 

Record-Breaking Numbers 

The Grand National Tour delivered jaw-dropping results:

$369.6 million in total gross revenue

1.9 million tickets sold

42 shows worldwide

These numbers don’t just top charts — they redefine what’s possible for rap and R&B artists on a global touring scale.

 

A Cultural Moment, Not Just a Tour

What made this tour special wasn’t only the money. Kendrick Lamar and SZA brought together two unique artistic worlds: Kendrick’s sharp lyricism and socially conscious storytelling paired with SZA’s emotional depth and genre-blending sound. Each show felt like a full experience — part concert, part cultural statement.

 

Fans across North America, Europe, and beyond packed arenas night after night, proving the duo’s worldwide appeal and the growing global influence of hip-hop.

 

Hip-Hop’s Global Power

The success of the Grand National Tour sends a clear message: rap is not just dominating streaming platforms — it’s dominating live music worldwide. Selling nearly 2 million tickets in one year places Kendrick Lamar and SZA among the elite touring acts of any genre, not just hip-hop.

 

What This Means for the Industry

This milestone sets a new benchmark for future rap tours. Artists, promoters, and labels will look to this tour as proof that hip-hop artists can rival — and surpass — pop and rock acts in live revenue and audience reach.

 

Final Word

Kendrick Lamar & SZA didn’t just go on tour — they made history. With the Grand National Tour, they’ve officially raised the bar for rap concerts worldwide in 2025.

 

Source: Billboard