Kendrick Lamar and SZA review powerhouse duo make their mark in Atlanta
Briefly

Kendrick Lamar's Grand National tour, which pairs him with SZA, kicked off to a record-breaking success, grossing over $9 million in Minneapolis. This tour continues the intense rivalry with Drake, and Lamar's performance was a multimedia spectacle, starting with a DJ set by Mustard. The first concert in Atlanta attracted 45,000 fans, even while other major acts played nearby. Despite potential late arrivals, the show had a vibrant atmosphere, building upon the anticipation and excitement surrounding both artists' recent successes.
The Grand National tour's opening date in Minneapolis last week totaled more than $9m from more than 47,000 spectators, giving Lamar claim to the highest grossing hip-hop concert of all time.
That’s what you get when you pair the hottest rapper in the game with an R&B queen who is coming off the critical and commercial success.
The atmosphere grew electric as Lamar rose onto the stage in his now-trademark black Buick GNX, setting the tone for a multimedia cavalcade.
Even Lamar knew to expect a few thousand late arrivals given how the show kicked off, indicating the event's significance and anticipation.
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