Even over three decades into her decorated career, Mary J. Blige is still adding to her legacy. The queen of hip-hop soul announced her For My Fans Tour last week and revealed the full dates and venues on Monday (Sept. 30).
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Fellow R&B titans Ne-Yo and Mario will serve as openers on the North American trek. Artist pre-sale starts on Oct. 1, while the general public will have their shot on Ticketmaster on Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. local time.
“I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years,” Mary J. Blige said in a statement. “This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone.”
She continued: “I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album Gratitude on Nov. 15 ahead of this tour is really special to me.”
The 27-city tour kicks off on Jan. 30 in Greensboro, N.C., and will rumble through Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Washington, D.C. and more before wrapping up in Boston on April 14.
The Yonkers legend isn’t letting up the rest of 2024. She kicked off the rollout for her upcoming Gratitude album with “Breathing” featuring Fabolous in August. Look for the project to arrive on Nov. 15.
Before Gratitude hits streaming services, Mary J. Blige will also be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a ceremony for the 2024 class taking place on Oct. 19 in Cleveland to cap off another banner year from the Power actress.
Find the full For My Fans Tour dates below.
- Jan. 30 – Greensboro, N.C. @ Greensboro Coliseum
- Jan. 31 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Lenovo Center
- Feb. 3 – Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena
- Feb. 6 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center
- Feb. 8 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
- Feb. 11 – Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live
- Feb. 14 – New Orleans, La. @ Smoothie King Center
- Feb. 18 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center
- Feb. 21 – Ft. Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
- Feb. 25 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena
- March 1 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Intuit Dome
- March 7 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Chase Center
- March 8 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center
- March 12 – St. Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center
- March 14 – Chicago, Ill. @ United Center
- March 16 – St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
- March 19 – Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena
- March 22 – Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center
- March 24 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
- March 26 – Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena
- March 28 – Atlantic City, N.J. @ Boardwalk Hall
- April 2 – Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena
- April 4 – Baltimore, Md. @ CFG Bank Arena
- April 6 – Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
- April 10 – New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
- April 11 – Elmont, N.Y. @ UBS Arena
- April 14 – Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, continues to build on her legacy even after three decades in the industry. Recently, she announced her For My Fans Tour, unveiling the full schedule of dates and venues on September 30th.
Exciting Tour Details
Fellow R&B stars Ne-Yo and Mario will join Mary J. Blige as openers for the North American leg of the tour. The artist pre-sale begins on October 1st, with general public ticket sales starting on October 4th at 10 a.m. local time.
In a statement, Mary J. Blige expressed her enthusiasm for the tour, stating her gratitude for her dedicated fans and their unwavering support over the years. She looks forward to connecting with her audience in various cities during the tour.
Moreover, Mary J. Blige is set to release her new album, “Gratitude,” on November 15th, adding another layer of excitement to the upcoming tour. The album launch coinciding with the tour holds special significance for the artist.
Tour Schedule
The 27-city tour will kick off on January 30th in Greensboro, N.C., and will traverse through major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and more before concluding in Boston on April 14th.
Despite the busy schedule, Mary J. Blige shows no signs of slowing down in 2024. With the release of her single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous in August, anticipation for her album “Gratitude” is at an all-time high, set to drop on November 15th.
Prior to the album release, Mary J. Blige will be honored with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class, with the ceremony scheduled for October 19th in Cleveland, marking another milestone in her illustrious career.
Full Tour Dates
- Jan. 30 – Greensboro, N.C. @ Greensboro Coliseum
- Jan. 31 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Lenovo Center
- Feb. 3 – Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena
- Feb. 6 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center
- Feb. 8 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
- Feb. 11 – Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live
- Feb. 14 – New Orleans, La. @ Smoothie King Center
- Feb. 18 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center
- Feb. 21 – Ft. Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
- Feb. 25 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena
- March 1 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Intuit Dome
- March 7 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Chase Center
- March 8 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center
- March 12 – St. Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center
- March 14 – Chicago, Ill. @ United Center
- March 16 – St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
- March 19 – Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena
- March 22 – Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center
- March 24 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
- March 26 – Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena
- March 28 – Atlantic City, N.J. @ Boardwalk Hall
- April 2 – Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena
- April 4 – Baltimore, Md. @ CFG Bank Arena
- April 6 – Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
- April 10 – New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
- April 11 – Elmont, N.Y. @ UBS Arena
- April 14 – Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
FAQs
Q: When does the For My Fans Tour begin?
A: The tour kicks off on January 30th in Greensboro, N.C.
Q: Who are the opening acts for the North American leg of the tour?
A: Ne-Yo and Mario will serve as openers for Mary J. Blige.
Q: When is Mary J. Blige’s new album, “Gratitude,” set to release?
A: The album is scheduled to be released on November 15th.
Q: In which city will the tour conclude?
A: The tour will wrap up in Boston on April 14th.
Q: What other significant event is Mary J. Blige a part of in 2024?
A: Mary J. Blige will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class.
Credit: www.billboard.com
