Excitement is at an all-time high as Kendrick Lamar gears up for his first live performance since his widely publicized feud with Drake. Earlier this week, Kendrick took to Instagram to announce a special concert set for June 19th at the iconic Forum in LA. The date is particularly significant as it falls on Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, adding an extra layer of meaning to the event.
Over 100,000 fans are in queue to buy tickets to Kendrick Lamar’s show in LA 😳 PIC.TWITTER.COM/WJZZNO11IL
— No Jumper (@nojumper) JUNE 7, 2024
The hype for this show has been nothing short of electric. A post on No Jumper’s Twitter revealed that over 100,000 fans waited in the virtual line to grab tickets. This massive surge of interest isn’t entirely surprising, given Kendrick’s recent success. His diss track “Not Like Us” towards Drake has done nothing short of dominating the charts and breaking every possible record. Fans are clamoring to see the rapper perform this hit live, among other favorites. But there’s a bittersweet rejoinder to the enthusiasm.
The Forum holds 17,500 seats, which implies that thousands of Ardent fans are to be denied the live experience they deserve. The concert, co-presented by pgLang and Free Lunch Gallery, is set to prove that it is more of a cultural affair than a music concert. Starting at 4 pm, the show will surely be remembered for many high-octane lyrics and performances.
Kendrick Lamar’s deep, thought-provoking lyrics run through his entire discography. He combines a stage dynamic that allows him to get into the show at all costs while remaining harmoniously in sync with his audiences.
As a result, tickets have been very much in demand. Presale tickets are available via Ticketmaster, and the general public sales start as early as this coming Friday at 10 a.m. PDT. Because of insurmountable interest in buying the tickets, they are selling out pronto to many fans who take to resale platforms like SeatGeek—with prices massively ballooning. Some of these tickets are being resold for $350 up to $1,500, underlining how precious they’ve become.
The ticket frenzy has hit social media hard, with fans sharing their excitement and disappointment. One excited fan tweeted, “I’ve been in since day one and hope I get tickets!” Another commented, “Even if I don’t get in, Kendrick will put on a great show. I’m just happy to be a part of this moment.” Those who can’t secure a ticket still have the chance to participate. The place will host the event, which is scheduled to be streamed on Amazon Music Live, so all of his fans in the rest of the world have the opportunity to witness it.
For those who do not get a hold of a ticket, they still can become part of it all. The concert will be live on Amazon Music so that fans from any part of the world can join virtually. This way, those who won’t be physically present in Los Angeles will still watch Kendrick perform. Other highlights may be posted later, or complete recordings may be made online via YouTube or his website.
What do you think of Kendrick Lamar‘s upcoming show? Did you have an impending, burning feeling that you could be one out of the 100,000 fans waiting to grab those tickets? Who would you want to see perform with Kendrick live on stage? Let me know your thoughts and updates on what a night full of unforgettable memories in LA will be.
