A number of people have been hitting social networks trying to get info on Lil Wayne tickets and some people believe they are sold out. Well, they are not...
The Cape Town concert which is taking place tonight is definitely sold out. So, askies on this one.
However, both the Johannesburg and Durban legs of the concert are not sold out (At the time of writing this article.) So, if you are a YMCMB fan, make sure you get the last batch at Computicket, instead of attacking Lil Wayne for saying he's coming to Africa.
Weezy mentioned this statement and a number of South Africans became upset
This is one of the comments
Then a flood of anti-Africa, anti-Lil Wayne Tweets followed...
If I may ask, where exactly is South Africa?
Isn't it in Africa?
Then why would peeps on Twitter go gaga over this fact?
So, these people must also shoot themselves and every South African down who says they are going to the US or America or Europe. They must specify the physical address and include the code of where they are going... DONE!
Mxm..
Anyway, back to the concert. Here's all the info you'll need about the concert:
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“HIP-HOP KING” LIL WAYNE TOURS SA AS PART OF WORLD TOUR
He’s hip-hop’s biggest name, its deadliest lyricist and the genre’s most flourishing touring act; he’s an in demand performer with fan bases across the globe; he’s Lil Wayne and he’s bringing his worldwide “I Am Still Music Tour” to South Africa this week. Hip Hop fans are in for a treat as the Young Money Crew, Corey Gunz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Shannel, T-Streets and Jae Millz join Lil Wayne to make this line-up the hottest hip hop gig ever staged in South Africa.
Brought to you by Canoc Productions and Channel O, this GRAMMY Award winning, multi platinum artist and the Young Money Crew perform in Cape Town on 7th December at the Bellville Velodrome, followed performances at the Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg on the 9th December and 10th December ending in Durban with two concerts at the Wavehouse on 11th and 12th December 2011. Tickets on sale at Computicket. Six-foot-two, 300-pound Rick Ross – a “hip-hop heavyweight,” as described by the New York Times – will be joining Lil Wayne as the supporting act for the Johannesburg concerts only. Canoc Productions and Channel O recently announced is a one-night only performance by a “surprise” artist at the Coca Cola Dome on 10 December (Is it Drake maybe??)
Visiting our shores for the first time, this is a major coup for the South African live music scene and for local promoters Canoc Productions and media partner, Channel O. Canoc’s Glen Netshipise says, “Few will argue with him being the best rapper alive; no rapper has made more hits in modern time than Lil Wayne and his live performances are to die for. It is our ultimate pleasure to present you Lil Wayne and the hottest hip hop line up ever.”
In their continued effort to support South African musicians Canoc Productions launched the Lil Wayne supporting act competition last week for both established and up and upcoming artists. The competition is a once in a lifetime opportunity for local musicians, DJ’s, dancers and bands to perform at one of the Lil Wayne concerts in each city. Entries via http://www.facebook.com/pages/Listen-with-Care/9223934676 until closing date, 04 December 2011.
One look at Lil Wayne’s impeccable track record will convince even the most ardent skeptic that the New Orleans born lyricist is a strong contender for the crown of “greatest hip-hop artist of all times”. Born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., Lil Wayne a.k.a. Weezy F Baby, will go down in history as the best rapper of his generation. Indeed, he may go down as one of the best hip-hop artists ever.
This year alone, Lil Wayne was named one of Forbes Magazine’s top earning rap stars, Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Hip-Hop Kings,” and he recently performed on MTV Network’s coveted and legendary “Unplugged” series. Lil Wayne holds the record for the most Top 100 Hits by a Rap Artist with 64 hits between 1999 and 2010.Musically, Tha Carter series (Tha Carter in 2004, Tha Carter II in 2005, Tha Carter III in 2008) has seen Wayne, a four-time Grammy winner, elevate artistically and his status as the biggest name in music continues to grow. Tha Carter III, is widely regarded as one of the top rap albums of all-time, is the last hip-hop album to sell one million copies in its first week of release and spawned timeless hits such as “A Milli,” “Mrs. Officer,” and his first solo number one single “Lollipop.” The Tha Carter IV album (and his ninth studio album) was released last month, selling more than 960 000 copies in the U.S.A in its first week on sale. Last week the album went double platinum. “You can’t compare any other artist out there to me,” the charismatic Lil Wayne rightfully declares. “They are them, I am me. Nobody can do what I can. I am the best at what I do and that’s everything.”
Despite controversy Lil Wayne continues to successfully build his career and to influence the worldwide hip-hop phenomenon. When he is not recording or on tour, Lil Wayne is CEO of Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment company with its Young Money and Cash Money recording labels that have become the premier brand in music. No other company has been able to break the amount of new acts with the success of Wayne. His franchise players Drake and Nicki Minaj both became household names in 2010 when both of their LPs Thank Me Later and Pink Friday respectfully debuted at the top of the charts and went on to become multi-platinum.
Don’t miss the world’s greatest hip-hop star and hip hop's greatest line-up in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Lil Wayne, no-one does it better. “Don’t drop this one, it’s hot!”
Book at Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet. For more information visit www.lilwaynesatour.co.za or follow Lil Wayne on Twitter @LilWayneSAtour.
Tour Itinerary
Cape Town: Bellville Velodrome, Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 20h00 Lil Wayne plus Young Money Crew: Corey Gunz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Shannel, T-Streets and Jae Millz Ticket prices: R 350, R 600 – CAPE TOWN CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.
Johannesburg: Coca-Cola Dome, Friday, 9 December 2011 and Saturday, 10 December 2011, 20h00 Lil Wayne plus Rick Ross and Young Money Crew: Corey Gunz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Shannel, T-Streets and Jae Millz Ticket prices: R 400, R 600, R 750
Durban: Wavehouse, Sunday, 11 December & Monday, 12 December 2011, 20h00 Lil Wayne plus Young Money Crew: Corey Gunz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Shannel, T-Streets and Jae Millz
Ticket prices: R 400 and R 750
BOOKINGS: Tickets available from Computicket, www.computicket.com, 0861 915 8000
Catch the Build Up Of The Concert On TV
Leading up to his SA visit, catch a variety of music specials on Channel O: Lil Wayne vs. Drake on Friday 2 December at 20:00 (repeat Saturday 3 December at 14:00;
Sunday 4 December at 10:00am and 19:00;
Thursday 8 December at 13:00);
Featuring Lil Wayne Friday 9 December at 20:00 (repeat Saturday 10 December at 14:00;
Sunday 11 December at 10:00am and 19:00; Thursday 15 December at 13:00) and Headrush: Lil Wayne on Saturday 10 December at 10:00am (repeat Tuesday 13 December at 13:00)