By K.B. Tindal
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
This lyrical renaissance in hip hop started when J. Cole and Wale released their albums back in 2011. Both rappers were class of 2009, but J. Cole had to wait another two years before his album was released. Still, J. Cole and Wale now have several albums under their belts.
As was the case in 2011, J. Cole released his album and then Wale dropped his album and the fans debated. J. Cole and Wale spark a lot of debate with their musical and their lyrical styles. There are a lot of comparisons between the two rappers and them being lyrical emcees from underdeveloped hip hop scenes.
Earlier today, J. Cole and Wale announced they would be hitting the road for a new tour. “What Dreams May Come” is the name of the tour and it launches in a little over a month on September 10. This tour will launch in Miami and will continue well into the fall.
See the tour flyer and dates below:
Sept. 10 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
Sept. 12 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Sept. 13 – Tampa, FL – David A. Straz Performing Arts Center
Sept. 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
Sept. 15 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium
Sept. 17 – Charlotte, NC – Halton Arena @ UNC Charlotte
Sept. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Fabulous Fox Theatre
Sept. 21 – Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theatre
Sept. 24 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena @ Boston University
Sept. 25 – Philadelphia, PA – The MANN
Sept. 27 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre
Sept. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Oct. 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
Oct. 4 – Atlanta, GA – The Fox Theatre Atlanta
Oct. 8 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
Oct. 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Oct. 13 – St. Paul, MN – Myth
Oct. 15 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland by AMC
Oct. 17 – New Orleans, LA – Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena
Oct. 18 – Houston, TX – Reliant Arena
Oct. 19 – Austin, TX – Austin Music Hall
Oct. 20 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Oct. 22 – Broomfield, CO – 1st Bank Center
Oct. 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
Oct. 30 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
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