Drake Goes Platinum, Maps Out Fall Tour
After only five weeks in stores, Drake’s debut album has gone platinum. To celebrate the achievement, he’s announced dates for another headlining tour.
Thank Me Later has sold over one million copies in the U.S. since its June 15 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Drizzy showed his appreciation for those who supported him. “Thank you to everyone who allowed us to go platinum on a debut album! WOW,” he tweeted.
The Canadian rapper has announced dates for a fall tour. The “Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour” is scheduled to kick off on September 20 in Miami and travel to major cities, winding down November 6 in Las Vegas. Virginia duo Clipse will serve as the supporting act on the Live Nation production.
“Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour” Dates
Sept. 20 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
Sept. 21 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
Sept. 24 – Tampa, FL – University of South Florida Sun Dome
Sept. 28 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Sept. 29 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Oct. 1 – Binghamton, NY – Binghamton University
Oct. 2 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
Oct. 3 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
Oct. 6 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Oct. 9 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
Oct. 12 – St. Louis, MO – Fox Theatre
Oct. 13 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Oct. 14 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Oct. 16 – Bloomington, IL – U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Oct. 17 – Dekalb, IL – N. Illinois University
Oct. 19 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Oct. 21 – Hartford, CT – Oakdale Theatre
Oct. 26 – Lowell, MA – UMass Lowell
Oct. 29 – Houston, TX – Reliant Arena
Oct. 30 – New Orleans, LA – Voo Doo Festival
Oct. 31 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Nov. 2 – Denver, CO – Wells Fargo Theatre
Nov. 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Gibson Amphitheatre
Nov. 6 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint