By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
A year ago, fans and critics were speculating about what Jay-Z and Kanye West were up to, months after they announced their Watch the Throne album. At the time, the duo was recording the album in a Manhattan hotel. Immediately, the duo released their “H.A.M.” single, but fans were left wanting more.
Months would pass before either Jay-Z or Kanye West would even speak to the media, let alone discuss their album. While Jay-Z and Kanye West stayed out of the spotlight, several producers discussed the new music. Many pundits also had a lot to say about the album, if it were truly going to be released.
Late in the summer of 2011, Jay-Z and Kanye West returned, recapturing the attention of the hip hop world. Watch the Throne was released, immediately making iTunes history and became one of the most-quoted rap albums in recent history. “Niggas in Paris” went on to become one of 2011’s biggest hit singles and awards have resulted from the album.
Now, Jay-Z and Kanye West are taking their act on the road, as they announced an international tour. The tour begins on May 20 in London at the O2 Arena.
Read the tour dates below:
MAY
Sunday 20 O2 Arena London
Thursday 24 Zurich Hellenstadion, Switzerland
Saturday 26 Herning Arena, Denmark
Monday 28 Oslo Telenor Arena, Norway
Tuesday 29 Stockholm The Globe, Sweden
JUNE
Friday 1st – Paris Bercy, France
Saturday 2nd – Paris Bercy, France
Sunday 3rd – Antwerp Sportpaleis, Belgium
Tuesday 5th – Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany
Friday 8th – Dublin O2 Arena, Ireland
Monday 11th – Manchester, UK – MEN Arena
Wednesday 13th – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena
