The Invitation Tour
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The Invitation Tour was a tour by rapper 50 Cent
in support of his latest/upcoming studio albums, Before I Self Destruct
, Black Magic (which was subsequently shelved,) and his fifth studio album respectively. The tour also features, G-Unit
artists Tony Yayo
, Lloyd Banks
, 40 Glocc
, Spider Loc
, Trav and Governor
. Other artists featured on the tour include Jay Electronica
, Jay Rock
, Lil B, and professional boxing athlete, Floyd Mayweather along with Brazilian football star Ronaldinho
. Appearances by several additional artists have occurred, including Ludacris
and E-40
.
will not tour with him due to Lloyd Banks
the rising success of his first single from his new album and Tony Yayo
completing his next album. 50 has said that he will be performing songs from his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, and his uptempo fifth studio album, Black Magic. 50 announced that he would be recruiting new artists to sign to his label, whom would also tour with him. He has confirmed that R&B artist, Governor would be featured in the tour. Recently, New Orleans artist, Jay Electronica
, confirmed that he too would be featured in the tour. Ludacris has joined on to perform at Chene Park in Detroit on May 29, 2010.
U.S.
South America
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
in support of his latest/upcoming studio albums, Before I Self Destruct
Before I Self Destruct
Before I Self Destruct is the fourth studio album by American rapper 50 Cent, released November 9, 2009 on Interscope Records in the United States. It is his final solo release for his current contract with Interscope Records, excluding a "greatest hits" album. A feature film, also titled Before I...
, Black Magic (which was subsequently shelved,) and his fifth studio album respectively. The tour also features, G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
artists Tony Yayo
Tony Yayo
Marvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
, Lloyd Banks
Lloyd Banks
Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008...
, 40 Glocc
40 Glocc
Tory Gassway , is an American rapper and actor, better known as 40 Glocc. He is currently signed to Infamous Records and G-Unit Records. 40 is also currently signed to G-Unit West.-Early life:...
, Spider Loc
Spider Loc
Curtis Norvell Williams, more commonly known as Spider Loc is an American rapper signed to G-Unit Records.Loc is also the CEO of G-Unit West.-Biography:...
, Trav and Governor
Governor (singer)
Governor Washington Jr., better known as Governor, is an Southern American Soul and R&B singer who was signed to T.I.'s label, Grand Hustle, under the aegis of Atlantic Records. He is signed to the newly formed G-Note Records which is a subsidiary label of 50 Cent's G-Unit...
. Other artists featured on the tour include Jay Electronica
Jay Electronica
Timothy Elpadaro Thedford , better known by his stage name Jay Electronica, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer...
, Jay Rock
Jay Rock
Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr. , better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American rapper. He was named one of the top 13 most street artists by XXL. His voice has been called a cross between Immortal Technique and Rick Ross. He is a part of the rap group Black Hippy which also features Kendrick...
, Lil B, and professional boxing athlete, Floyd Mayweather along with Brazilian football star Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
. Appearances by several additional artists have occurred, including Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
and E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
.
Background
50 Cent stated that G-UnitG-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
will not tour with him due to Lloyd Banks
Lloyd Banks
Christopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008...
the rising success of his first single from his new album and Tony Yayo
Tony Yayo
Marvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
completing his next album. 50 has said that he will be performing songs from his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, and his uptempo fifth studio album, Black Magic. 50 announced that he would be recruiting new artists to sign to his label, whom would also tour with him. He has confirmed that R&B artist, Governor would be featured in the tour. Recently, New Orleans artist, Jay Electronica
Jay Electronica
Timothy Elpadaro Thedford , better known by his stage name Jay Electronica, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer...
, confirmed that he too would be featured in the tour. Ludacris has joined on to perform at Chene Park in Detroit on May 29, 2010.
Locations
The tour's itinerary included the following 17 cities. Originally 19 cities were announced, but the shows in Cleveland on May 28, Dallas on June 11, Atlanta on June 17, Raleigh on June 19, and New York on June 22 were all canceled. However, 3 shows (Ventura, St. Petersburg, and Lewiston) were added.U.S.
- May 29, 2010 @ Detroit, MI - Chene Park
- May 30, 2010 @ Chicago, IL - UIC PavilionUIC PavilionThe UIC Pavilion is a 6,958-seat multi-purpose arena, located at 525 S. Racine Street on the West Side in Chicago, Illinois, USA, which opened in 1982. It is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames basketball team and the former home of the Chicago Sky WNBA team...
- Jun 01, 2010 @ Denver, CO - Filmore
- Jun 03, 2010 @ San Francisco, CA - WarfieldWarfieldWarfield is a village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire and the Borough of Bracknell Forest.-Geography:Warfield is a mostly rural parish made up of a number of small settlements...
- Jun 04, 2010 @ Los Angeles, CA - NokiaNokiaNokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation that is headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki...
- Jun 05, 2010 @ Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theater
- Jun 06, 2010 @ Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl
- Jun 07, 2010 @ Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theater
- Jun 10, 2010 @ Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater
- Jun 12, 2010 @ Houston, TX - Arena Theater
- Jun 15, 2010 @ Miami, FL - Filmore
- Jun 16, 2010 @ St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
- Jun 18, 2010 @ Myrtle Beach, SC - House of BluesHouse of BluesHouse of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
- Jun 20, 2010 @ Lewiston, ME - Lewiston Urban Civic Center
- Jun 23, 2010 @ Wallingford, CT - Oakdale Theater
- Jun 24, 2010 @ Boston, MA - HOBHouse of BluesHouse of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
- Jun 25, 2010 @ Atlantic City, NJ - HOBHobHob or HOB may refer to:* Hob , a household spirit in Northern England* A generic term for various Dwarf-like and Elf-like magical creatures in Germanic folklore* A devil* The top cooking surface on a stove* A male ferret...
South America
- July 9 - Salvador Place, Brazil - Wet n’ Wild
- July 10 - Goiânia Place, Brazil - Fasam University
- July 15 - São Paulo, Brazil - Via FunchalVia FunchalVia Funchal, with an area of 15,000 m², is an arena in São Paulo, Brazil, that hosts many events, such as concerts and other shows. Seated, it hosts 3,120 people and standing, it host until 6,000 people.Artists that have performed at Via Funchal include:...
- July 16 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Mineirinho
- July 17 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Marina da GlóriaMarina da GlóriaMarina da Glória is a marina located in the Copacabana area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This venue will host the sailing events for the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. It also hosted the draw procedure for the Qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.-Reference:* Volume 2. p....
- July 18 - Florianópolis, Brazil - Passarela Nego Querido