Over the years, hip-hop has grown immensely, solidifying its place as the leading genre in the music industry, especially in the United States. Many iconic rappers have made a profound impact on music history, leading to record-breaking tours that have brought together thousands of fans worldwide. Recently, Kendrick Lamar and SZA wrapped up their record-breaking Grand National Tour. After 39 shows, the tour closed with a staggering $332 million in revenue, making it the highest-grossing tour in hip-hop history. To celebrate this unparalleled achievement, we’ll explore the highest-grossing hip-hop tours in history, highlighting the artists who have elevated their craft to unprecedented heights and redefined live music on the world stage.
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#13 Would You Like a Tour? — Drake
Gross: $60M
Back in 2013, Drake embarked on his third headlining tour, Would You Like a Tour?, in support of his Grammy-nominated album Nothing Was The Same. Originally scheduled for North America, the tour was later extended into Europe and continued until March 2015, covering a total of 66 shows. Several prominent hip-hop artists opened these shows, including Future and The Weeknd. The Would You Like a Tour? closed with an impressive gross of $60 million.
#12 Astroworld – Wish You Were Here Tour — Travis Scott
Gross: $64M
Travis Scott’s Astroworld is widely regarded as one of the best rap albums of the 2010s, and the Astroworld – Wish You Were Here Tour was equally impactful. The tour’s concerts featured stunning visual effects and achieved significant revenue peaks, such as over $2 million from a New York show alone. In total, the tour grossed $64 million.
#11 MASA Tour — YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Gross: 69.8M
In 2025, NBA YoungBoy launched his highly anticipated Make America Slime Again (MASA) Tour, his first-ever headlining arena run and the main support for his eighth studio album, MASA. The tour kicked off on September 1, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, and wrapped up on November 12, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, spanning 42 sold-out shows across major U.S. arenas. The trek was a massive commercial success, grossing approximately $70 million from roughly 552,000 tickets sold. This made the MASA Tour the highest-grossing debut headlining tour by a rapper in U.S. history.
#10 The Damn Tour — Kendrick Lamar
Gross: $77M
In 2017, Kendrick Lamar launched The Damn Tour to promote his fourth album, DAMN. Spanning five countries, Lamar delivered powerful performances with heavyweights like Anderson .Paak and Travis Scott opening select shows, ultimately grossing $77 million.
#9 Watch The Throne Tour — Kanye West & Jay-Z
Gross: $79M
Thirteen years ago, Jay-Z and Kanye West took the music world by storm with their collaborative album Watch the Throne. The duo soon embarked on the Watch The Throne Tour, initially set for 23 shows in North America but eventually expanded to 57 performances worldwide. With an impressive gross of nearly $80 million, the tour set a high standard for collaborative hip-hop shows.
#8 Summer Sixteen — Drake & Future
Gross: $81M
In 2016, after releasing their collaborative mixtape What a Time To Be Alive, Drake and Future teamed up for the Summer Sixteen Tour. Tallying over $80 million in revenue, this tour brought fans dynamic performances with special guests like Rihanna, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
#7 Aubrey & Three Migos Tour — Drake & Migos
Gross: $103M
In 2018, Drake and Migos—comprised of Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff—joined forces for the Aubrey & Three Migos Tour, supporting the albums Scorpion and Culture II. The tour marked a milestone as the first hip-hop tour to exceed $100 million in revenue, closing with a total of $103 million.
#6 The Final Lap — 50 Cent
Gross: $105M
Last year, rap legend 50 Cent launched The Final Lap Tour to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. The tour, which concluded in March, amassed $105 million in revenue.
#5 Pink Friday 2 — Nicki Minaj
Gross: $108M
Nicki Minaj recently made history with her Pink Friday 2 Tour, which generated over $108 million. Also known as the Gag City World Tour, it marked her first tour since 2019 and supported her fifth album, Pink Friday 2. This achievement makes it the highest-grossing hip-hop tour by a female artist.
#4 The Big Steppers Tour — Kendrick Lamar
Gross: $110M
Following his acclaimed album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar returned to the stage with The Big Steppers Tour. Known for its minimalist aesthetics, the tour was praised as a modern-day “hip-hop opera.” Wrapping up after 103 shows across several continents, the tour grossed $110 million, securing its place as the third highest-grossing hip-hop tour.
#3 Circus Maximus Tour — Travis Scott
Gross: $265.1M
The 2020s have been exceptional for hip-hop, and Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour is a testament to that. After releasing Utopia in 2023, Scott quickly embarked on this tour, which grossed over $265.1 million.
#2 It’s All a Blur — Drake (with Skillibeng, Sleepy Hallow, Central Cee, Sexyy Red, Zack Bia, Lil Yachty, Lil Durk)
Gross: $320M
Between July 2023 and April 2024, Drake treated fans to an unforgettable series of performances featuring hits from his recent albums Her Loss and For All the Dogs. 21 Savage co-headlined the first leg, while guest appearances by J. Cole, Travis Scott, and Lil Baby added to the excitement. Opening acts included rising stars like Central Cee, Lil Durk, and Sexyy Red. The tour concluded with a historic $320 million gross, making it one of the top ten highest-grossing tours of the 2020s.
#1 Grand National Tour — Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Gross: $332M
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s joint Grand National Tour claims the top spot. The tour has become the highest-grossing hip-hop tour of all time, earning an impressive $332.1 million in revenue. Launched on April 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, the Grand National Tour supported Lamar’s Grammy-winning sixth album GNX and SZA’s chart-topping Lana (Deluxe) — a reissue of her 2022 blockbuster SOS. The tour spanned 39 shows across North America, Europe, Australia, and South America.
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