Illusive Presents and
Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will play New
Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping
by Auckland, bringing with him a highly entertaining show that could only come
from his sharp mind.
Lil Dickyushered in 2018 with a new single
Freaky Friday, featuring Grammy-winning,
multi-platinum selling entertainer Chris Brown, which racked up over 50 million
views in 12 days. Further cementing his return, the track debuted at #9 on the
US Billboard 100 & #10 in the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart.
The
innovative video parodies the film of the same name, depicting Dicky and Brown
switching bodies and their subsequent hilarious interactions parallel to the
original trading places plot. Lil Dicky enlisted some high-profile friends
including the likes of Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled and Kendall Jenner to make guest
appearances, making for one surprise ending.
‘One of the most savvy, thought-provoking spitters in the game.’– XXL
Four years ago, Lil Dicky erupted literally overnight when his debut video
garnered a million views in just 24 hours. Since then, the prolific entertainer
has accumulated hundreds of millions of views, a #1 album and an overwhelming
fan base. That fanbase extends to his peers, including Snoop Dogg, Fetty Wap
and Rich Homie Quan, all of whom appeared on his acclaimed debut album,
Professional Rapper(out now through BMG).
In the US,
Professional Rapperdebuted as the #1 Rap Album, #1 Comedy Album, #1 Independent Album,
and #1 Digital Album on the Billboard charts, and #1 overall on iTunes. The
first single,
$ave Dat Money skyrocketed to RIAA
Platinum-certified status and was named ‘the song of our generation’ by
BuzzFeed, while the video
has since surpassed 85 million views. The following single and
title track of the album, featuring Snoop
Dogg, similarly garnered 78+ million views and continued to solidify Lil Dicky
as a force to be reckoned with.
Whether he’s
wearing a shark onesie on stage or convincing
a crowd to join him in an a cappella rendition of the American national anthem,
Lil Dicky is a startlingly unique force in the rap game. His comedic routines
between tracks leave audiences in stitches, yet also challenged by his
provocative and at times heartbreaking lyrics which can be heard on
Pillow Talk feat. Brain and
Molly feat. Brendon Urie.
‘Hip hop will never be the same.’ – The
Indie Blender
‘Dicky delivered.’ – Philly
Mag
Going by his current trajectory, this will surely be the most intimate room Lil
Dicky will play in New Zealand. Secure your tickets ASAP to avoid
disappointment!
LIL
DICKY
NEW ZEALAND
JULY 2018
Presented by Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Mai FM
Runs 24 hours from: Thu 5
Apr (1pm NZST)
or ends earlier if pre-sale
allocation exhausted
GENERAL
PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Mon 9
Apr (12noon NZST)
Wednesday
11 July
Powerstation | Auckland,
NZ
18+
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