$Wiz is set to headline the upcoming GREY Day tour in 2022. $Wiz Khalifa, a popular American rapper, announced the tour back in February 2022. The tour is in support of his latest studio album Multiverse released in 2022. The GREY Day tour will visit major cities across North America starting in July and running through October 2022. $Wiz Khalifa will be joined by special guests including Logic, 24kGoldn, DJ Drama, and C Dot Castro among others. The tour promises to be a big event for hip hop fans.
Who is $Wiz Khalifa?
$Wiz Khalifa is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz. $Wiz Khalifa released his debut album Show and Prove in 2006 and signed with major label Atlantic Records in 2010. He is best known for his breakout single “Black and Yellow” from 2011 which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Some of his other popular singles include “Young, Wild & Free”, “We Dem Boyz”, and “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth. $Wiz Khalifa has released numerous popular mixtapes and seven studio albums. His music style combines hip hop, pop, and rock influences. He is regarded as a prominent artist in the hip hop genre. $Wiz Khalifa has won various awards and nominations, including a Billboard Music Award and a Golden Globe nomination.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
$Wiz Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to military parents. His parents divorced when $Wiz was three years old. He moved around to Germany and Japan with his mother during his childhood due to his stepdad’s military service. $Wiz Khalifa settled in Pittsburgh with his mother and siblings by the age of eight. He started rapping by the age of nine using the name “Kid Wiz”. As a teenager, he released various mixtapes and built a local fanbase. $Wiz Khalifa released his first mixtape Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania in 2005 at the age of 17. He adopted the stage name $Wiz Khalifa, with Khalifa meaning “successor” in Arabic. $Wiz was inspired by Pittsburgh steel industry heritage and Jimi Hendrix while developing his performance persona.
Rise to Fame and Atlantic Records
$Wiz Khalifa continued releasing mixtapes and collaborating with local artists in Pittsburgh. He steadily gained fame and attracted interest from record labels. $Wiz self-released his debut album Show and Prove in September 2006. The album received positive reviews and topped Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart. This success led to his signing with Warner Bros. Records in 2007. While signed with Warner, $Wiz released the mixtapes Star Power in September 2007 and Flight School in April 2009. His second studio album Deal or No Deal was released in November 2009 and featured the single “This Plane”. However, his relationship with Warner Bros soured by 2010, and $Wiz declared himself a free agent. He continued releasing popular mixtapes including Kush and Orange Juice. $Wiz Khalifa eventually signed with Atlantic Records in July 2010. He promptly began working on his major label debut album Rolling Papers which released in March 2011. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold in the US. Rolling Papers contained the hugely popular single “Black and Yellow” which topped the Billboard charts. This cemented $Wiz Khalifa’s status as a major commercial rap artist.
Continued Success and Recent Work
After the breakthrough success of “Black and Yellow”, $Wiz Khalifa continued to thrive as part of the new wave of rap stars. He released his second album on Atlantic, O.N.I.F.C. in December 2012 featuring the hits “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Remember You”. His next two albums Blacc Hollywood (2014) and Khalifa (2016) produced more hit singles including “We Dem Boyz”, “See You Again”, and “Pull Up”. $Wiz Khalifa has continued to release collaborative projects and mixtapes in recent years while touring extensively. He formed a duo with rapper Curren$y called 2009 and they released the mixtape How Fly in that year. More recently in February 2022, $Wiz Khalifa released his seventh and most recent studio album Multiverse. The album features the singles “Bad Ass Bitches” and “Memory Lane” and marks a return to his hip hop roots. $Wiz Khalifa remains one of the most popular and enduring rap artists the past decade. He has sold over 45 million singles globally, making him one of the best-selling hip hop artists worldwide.
Details about the GREY Day Tour
The upcoming GREY Day tour is $Wiz Khalifa’s first major concert tour since 2018. He announced the tour on February 23, 2022, with pre-sales starting on February 25. The tour is scheduled to kick off on July 27 in Detroit and wrap up October 12 in Phoenix. It comprises over 25 dates visiting arenas across the United States and Canada. The tour is branded “GREY” as a reference to $Wiz Khalifa’s newly launched cannabis product line.
Tour Dates and Locations
Here are the scheduled tour dates and locations announced so far for the GREY Day tour:
Date | City | Venue |
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July 27 | Detroit, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre |
July 29 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage |
July 31 | Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
August 2 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center |
August 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater |
August 7 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center |
August 9 | Camden, NJ | BB&T Pavilion |
August 10 | Bethel, NY | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts |
August 12 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater |
The tour visits arenas and amphitheaters across the Eastern and Central United States including the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Michigan, Budweiser Stage in Toronto, and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in New York. West coast tour dates are expected to be announced soon.
Supporting Acts
$Wiz Khalifa has assembled an exciting slate of supporting acts to join him on tour. Other performers include:
– Logic – Acclaimed rapper known for songs like “1-800-273-8255” and albums Under Pressure and The Incredible True Story.
– 24kGoldn – Rapper and singer behind the smash hit “Mood” featuring iann dior.
– DJ Drama – Legendary hip hop DJ and producer, known for the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series.
– C Dot Castro – $Wiz Khalifa’s longtime friend and Taylor Gang collaborator.
– Fedd the God – Up-and-coming rapper signed to Taylor Gang Ent.
Having these dynamic supporting acts will make each show on the tour an epic hip hop event. Fans can expect $Wiz Khalifa to perform hits from across his entire discography.
How to Get Tickets
Given $Wiz Khalifa’s popularity and the impressive lineup, the GREY Day tour is sure to be in high demand. Here is how you can find and purchase tickets:
Pre-sales
Limited pre-sales started on February 25 for members of $Wiz Khalifa’s fan club and those using special pre-sale codes. These pre-sales likely sold out quickly given the fan excitement over $Wiz Khalifa touring again.
General Public On-Sale
Tickets went on sale to the general public on March 3 at 10 am local time in each city. Tickets can be purchased online through official vendors like Ticketmaster or on the secondary market. Prices range from around $30 for lawn seats to $100+ for premier seats near the stage. VIP packages with meet & greet options are also available.
Secondary Market
With many tour stops already sold out or low on inventory, the secondary ticket market is a great option for finding available tickets. Sites like StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek have postings from resellers and fans re-selling tickets. There is often a markup in price over face value.
At the Venue
Any last minute tickets may be available for purchase at the venue box office on the day of each show. Lines are common for popular tours like this, so arriving early is recommended.
Moving quickly is important to secure tickets from any remaining inventory. The tour is likely to have many sellouts across all cities.
Things to Know Before Attending
Here are some useful tips to ensure you have the best experience when attending the GREY Day tour:
Arrive Early
Give yourself plenty of time to get through security and check out the merch booths before the show starts. Parking lots and venues get crowded on major tour stops.
Cashless Payments
Many venues are now cashless, so bring a credit card or debit card for food, drinks, merchandise etc. Some locations may also have mobile ordering through apps.
Allowed and Prohibited Items
Don’t try to bring outside food/drinks, recording devices, laser pointers etc. into the venue. Be mindful of bag restrictions at each location.
Weather Considerations
For outdoor venues, check the forecast and prepare accordingly with proper clothing and supplies. Venues won’t always provide refunds due to rain.
Opening Acts Start Times
The openers are worth catching, so don’t arrive right before $Wiz Khalifa’s set time. Refer to set times listed on your ticket or social media.
Setlist Variety
$Wiz Khalifa has so many hits that he rotates his setlists. You’ll get to hear classics as well as new songs like “Bad Ass Bitches”.
Conclusion
$Wiz Khalifa’s GREY Day tour featuring Logic, 24kGoldn and others promises to be one of the biggest hip hop tours in 2022. Stops are planned across the US and Canada from July through October. High pre-sale demand likely leaves limited regular ticket availability, so secure your seats soon before they sell out. This is a rare chance to catch $Wiz Khalifa on tour again performing his array of smash hits live. Using the tips provided, you can have an awesome concert experience seeing this legendary rapper in his prime.