The Rapper Set to Hit the Road on The I Am Music Tour With:
Gym Class Heroes
Keri Hilson
Keyshia Cole
T-Pain
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Critically acclaimed Cash Money/Universal Motown Records recording artist Lil Wayne announces the kickoff of the "I Am Music Tour" on December 14th in Miami. T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson are scheduled to join him on the road.
Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne's multi-platinum album continues to skyrocket with "Mrs. Officer" holding the #1 position on Mediabase Urban charts — the album's fourth #1 and ninth hit single.
Lil Wayne's growing list of accomplishments includes a shelf full of newly acquired trophies to add to his collection. Most recently, he won the highly coveted Artists Choice Award at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, selected by hundreds of acts from around the world. Kelly Rowland presented Wayne with the award on Nov. 6 in Liverpool, England. Out of a dozen nominations, Lil Wayne took home 7 BET Hip -Hop Awards at the October ceremony. The accolades include Lyricist of the Year, Alltel Wireless People's Champ and Track of the Year for "A Mill." His track, "I'm So Hood" with DJ Khaled was awarded Best Collaboration. Lil Wayne also won Ringtone of the Year for "Lollipop."
Most recently the iconic superstar received a People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Hip-Hop Song for "Lollipop" and Artist Of The Year, Favorite Male Artist (Hip-Hop/Rap Music) and Favorite Album (Hip-Hop/Rap Music) for 2008 American Music Awards.
"I made the Carter III so that whatever song is on it, it will stick with you forever," Lil Wayne in a declaration now proven fact. Lil Wayne scored Universal Motown's biggest first week ever, selling over one million units in one week of Tha Carter III in June. "Lollipop" shattered records holding steady for 12 weeks at #1 – the longest run for any #1 song in this decade. It's no wonder that Blender crowned him the "Greatest Rock Star Alive."
Tour Dates:
December 14th Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
December 18th Houston, TX Toyota Center
December 19th Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
December 21st Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
December 22nd Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
December 23rd Oakland, CA Arena
December 26th Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
December 27th Chicago, IL United Center
December 28th Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
December 29th Greensboro, NC Coliseum
December 30th Washington, DC Verizon Center
December 31st Atlanta, GA Phillips Arena
January 2nd Charlotte, NC Bobcat Arena
January 3rd Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
January 4th Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
January 8th St Louis MO Chafeitz Center
January 9th Kansas City MO Sprint Center
January 11th New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
January 14th Montreal, CAN Bell Center
January 15th Toronto CAN Air Canada Center
January 16th New York (LI) Nassau Coliseum
January 17th Hartford, CONN New England Dodge Music Ctr
January 18th Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
January 19th Worcester, MA DCU Center
Some Dates Subject to Change
Contacts
K&K Public Relations
Kia Selby, 770-786-6658
kiaselby@aol.com
or
UniversalMotown Records
Vickie Charles, 212-373-0783
vickie.charles@umusic.com
