2024 has been a record-breaking year for rap on stage. Hip-hop accounted for 5.7% of the top 100 tour grosses, a significant rise from previous years.
For the first time, four female rappers made it to the list, doubling the representation of women in just one year.
10. Childish Gambino
Childish Gambino‘s The New World Tour grossed $23.4 million, with 197,000 tickets sold across 18 shows. Although not ranking among the top all-genre tours, his performance continues to draw significant attention, showcasing his ability to blend rap with his unique artistic style.
9. Future
Futureโs Future & Metro Boomin We Trust You Tour grossed $27.9 million, with 233,000 tickets sold in 21 shows. Known for his high-energy performances and collaborations with Metro Boomin, Futureโs tour was a major highlight of the rap scene in 2024.
8. Rod Wave
Rod Waveโs tour earned $28.7 million, with 244,000 tickets sold across 19 shows. His emotional performances and powerful storytelling resonated with fans, making his Rod Wave Tour a standout in 2024’s rap scene.
7. Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallionโs Hot Girl Summer Tour grossed $40.2 million, with 336,000 tickets sold over 26 shows. Her dynamic stage presence and empowering anthems made this tour a huge success, ranking her at No. 76 on the all-genre list.
6. Missy Elliott
Missy Elliottโs Out of This World – The Experience tour grossed $41.8 million, drawing 304,000 fans to 29 shows. As a trailblazer in rap and hip-hop, Missyโs performances were a celebration of her iconic career, bringing her unique energy to stages across the globe.
5. Doja Cat
Doja Catโs The Scarlet Tour grossed $46 million, with 382,000 tickets sold across 31 shows. Known for her genre-blending style and captivating performances, Dojaโs tour was a highlight of 2024, placing her at No. 61 on the all-genre list.
4. 50 Cent
50 Cent celebrated the 20th anniversary of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ with ‘The Final Lap Tour.’ The tour grossed $103.6 million, selling over 1.05 million tickets across 83 shows in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. This achievement made it the third rap tour to surpass $100 million in earnings.
3. $uicideboy$
$uicideboy$โs tour earned $65.9 million, with 621,000 tickets sold over 60 shows. Their dark, atmospheric style continues to resonate with fans, and their massive success in 2024 solidifies their place as one of the top rap acts on the road.
2. Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minajโs Pink Friday 2 World Tour grossed $99.8 million, with 712,000 tickets sold across 62 shows. As one of the most successful female rappers in history, Nickiโs tour was a major success, ranking her at No. 30 on the all-genre list. Her commanding stage presence and chart-topping hits made this one of the yearโs biggest rap tours.
1. Travis Scott
Travis Scottโs tour grossed a staggering $168.1 million, with 1.4 million tickets sold over 69 shows. This tour set new records for solo rapper performances, both in terms of gross and attendance. Travis continues to dominate the rap scene, solidifying his place as one of the biggest names in music today.
As we wrap up this look at the highest-grossing rap tours of 2024, itโs clear that hip-hop has firmly established its dominance in the live music scene.
With record-breaking earnings, increased female representation, and an ever-expanding global reach, rap continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
As these artists continue to push boundaries and set new standards, fans can expect even bigger and more exciting performances in the years to come.
