News Summary
Erykah Badu is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her iconic album, Mama’s Gun, with a nationwide tour titled ‘The Return of Automatic Slim Tour’. The tour will kick off at the Hollywood Bowl and include 16 performances in cities like Las Vegas, Boston, and Chicago. Presale tickets are currently available, while general sales begin soon. This tour commemorates Badu’s significant contributions to music and her influence in the R&B and hip-hop genres, providing fans a chance to relive the magic of her music.
Los Angeles – Erykah Badu is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her acclaimed second studio album, Mama’s Gun, with a new nationwide tour named “The Return of Automatic Slim Tour: Erykah Badu Mama’s Gun ’25.” The tour will kick off on October 3, 2025, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and will feature a total of 16 performances across the United States, culminating on December 10, 2025, in Irving, Texas.
The presale for the tour tickets is currently open, while general tickets will go on sale starting August 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can expect an exciting lineup of major concert stops including Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Boston, Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Nashville.
Tour Schedule Highlights
- October 4: Resorts World Theatre, Las Vegas, NV
- November 16: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ
- November 18: MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA
- November 20: Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI
- November 22: The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
- November 23 & 24: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA
- November 28 & 29: 713 Music Hall, Houston, TX
- December 2 & 3: The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
- December 5 & 6: Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY
- December 8: The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN
Album and Its Impact
Badu’s album, Mama’s Gun, was released on November 21, 2000. It features notable tracks such as “Bag Lady” and “Didn’t Cha Know?” The album is often celebrated for its unique fusion of neo-soul, hip-hop, and jazz, showcasing Badu’s signature vocal delivery and profound lyricism. Its release marked a significant moment in contemporary R&B and hip-hop, solidifying Badu’s position as a powerful force in the music industry.
Recent Activities and Future Projects
In addition to the impending anniversary tour, Badu is also set to release a collaborative album called Abi & Alan in partnership with producer The Alchemist. Badu has remained active in the live performance scene, recently thrilling audiences at the Essence Festival of Culture and a concert in Washington, D.C., which grossed over $1 million.
Significance of the Tour
This anniversary tour aims to honor Badu’s substantial contributions to music over her 25 years in the industry. The anticipation surrounding the tour reflects her status as a cultural icon whose work has influenced a generation of artists in R&B and hip-hop. With this retrospective celebration of Mama’s Gun, Badu looks forward to connecting with her audience and performing the tracks that defined her career.
As the tour approaches, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early to witness the artistic legacy of Erykah Badu in an unforgettable live experience.
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- News 3 Las Vegas
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Erykah Badu
- Billboard
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