International Touring Agency and The Diop Agency, in conjunction with Rocket Launch Concerts and their partners, have announced that legendary Atlanta hip-hop artist Gucci Mane will embark on his first-ever Canada Tour this coming May.
HipHopCanada reached out to Valerie Schneider of International Touring Agency to comment on the news:
“Gucci Mane is one of the most influential names in hip-hop, and this has been such an anticipated tour for his Canadian fans for over 15 years. We at ITA couldn’t be more thrilled to be able to have worked behind the scenes with management for a lengthy time to finally be able to bring this long anticipated tour to reality.”
Gucci Mane’s Live In Canada Tour 2019 will feature Canadian artists Merkules and Peter Jackson and will hit 10-cities across the country kicking off in Halifax on Wednesday, May 15 and running through Friday, May 31 in Winnipeg. American recording artist August Alsina will be making special guest performances on all the dates except Winnipeg, MB and Penticton, BC.
“For me, this is the biggest tour yet. I appreciate the opportunity that ITA, and Gucci Mane camp has given me!” – Peter Jackson
Gucci Mane is touring in support of his new album, Evil Genius, released Dec. 7, 2018 via Atlantic Records and GUWOP Enterprises, and featuring work from Canadian producer Murda Beatz.
Born Radric Davis, the Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane is a trap pioneer and trailblazer in the hip-hop genre. Gucci’s discography is extensive and has produced countless chart-topping albums and singles, earning him a spot at the top of digital platforms as one of the top streaming artists in the world today. His most recent single “Wake Up In The Sky” featuring label mates Bruno Mars and Kodak Black quickly climbed the charts to reach RIAA certified double platinum status.
Gucci has worked with everyone from Drake, Migos, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West, to Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey and Marilyn Manson. Gucci Mane is a hip-hop icon and has been widely ranked as one of the most gifted and influential rappers of his generation.
You can find Gucci Mane’s Live In Canada Tour 2019 dates listed below and look for tickets to go on sale this Friday, Mar. 15, 2019.
Gucci Mane Live In Canada Tour 2019 Dates
MAY 17 – Ottawa, ON – TD Place
MAY 18 – Oshawa, ON – Tribute Communities Centre
MAY 19 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
MAY 21 – Windsor, ON – WFCU Centre
MAY 24 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Expo Centre
MAY 25 – Calgary, AB – Winsport Arena
MAY 28 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
MAY 29 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
MAY 31 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Be sure to check out the official site, GucciManeOnline.com.