Kendrick Lamar and SZA are lighting up stages worldwide with their blockbuster tour, selling out arenas and wowing fans. But it seems their magic hasn’t quite captivated fans in Toronto, where ticket sales are struggling in Drake’s home turf.
According to reports, nearly 80% of tickets for Kendrick’s Toronto show remain unsold, prompting Ticketmaster to slash prices by half in hopes of filling seats. Fans browsing the site have noticed the steep discounts, raising questions about whether the show might be canceled altogether if demand doesn’t pick up.
While the turnout in Canada might be lackluster, Kendrick’s reputation as one of the greatest rappers of all time remains untarnished. Known for his technical brilliance and groundbreaking lyrics, Kendrick made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, a feat unheard of for artists outside the classical and jazz genres.
Adding fuel to the fire is Kendrick’s ongoing feud with Toronto’s very own Drake. Earlier this year, Kendrick threw lyrical jabs on Future and Metro Boomin’s Like That, which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. His string of Drake-directed diss tracks, including Euphoria and Not Like Us, has kept the rivalry alive and fans divided.
Whether the tension between the two rap titans has influenced ticket sales in Canada or not, one thing is clear—Kendrick’s tour continues to thrive in other parts of the world. Toronto may be a tough crowd, but the Pulitzer-winning artist isn’t letting one city slow him down.
Will Toronto fans show up for Kendrick, or will this chapter end with empty seats? Time will tell, but for now, the saga continues.
