LL Cool J 2023 Tour Announcement – The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour Schedule
LL Cool J has just announced “The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour,” his first full-length trek in 30 years! The iconic rapper plays alongside some of the genre’s biggest names, including Queen Latifah, Rakim, The Roots, Salt n’ Peppa, Common, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, and more. He’ll kick off on June 25th in Boston, MA, making 24 stops before wrapping up on September 3rd in Los Angeles, CA.
Can you think of a better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop? LL Cool J isn’t just a legendary rapper; he’s the legendary rapper. And this trek will prove it in full F.O.R.C.E. Are you hoping to hear songs from his 1985 debut, Radio? Or perhaps later projects like 1990’s Mama Said Knock You Out, 1995’s Mr. Smith, or 2000’s G.O.A.T.? Because nothing is off the table for the first LL Cool J tour in three decades, which tourmate Questlove hyped up by calling it “the Grammys on steroids.”
Remember the 2023 Grammys performance that brought practically every rapper in the world onstage for a 50th-anniversary tribute? Okay, that’s kind of an exaggeration, but it certainly felt that way. It’s hard to imagine a universe in which such an iconic show could be topped. But that’s exactly what Questlove is promising on The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour. Every night will be a love letter to the genre as they spit out the most quintessential hip-hop hits of our time, which LL Cool J knows a thing or two about.
You see, he was one of the first rappers to achieve mainstream success, which was hardly an easy feat. Through every obstacle, LL Cool J managed to come out on top… and the result was mega-hits like ” Luv U Better,” “Hey Lover,” “Going Back to Cali,” “Rock the Bells,” and dozens more. It’s been a decade since he released his thirteenth and latest album, 2013’s Authentic. However, the 55-year-old has hinted that new music is on the way!
Essentially, 2023 is the best year ever for hip-hop fans. And when an LL Cool J tour only runs around once every few decades, you know you have to grab your tickets while you can. Check below to see if The F.O.R.C.E. Live Tour is coming to your city!
LL Cool J 2023 Tour Dates
June 25, 2023 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 27, 2023 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
June 28, 2023 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
June 29, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
July 1, 2023 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
July 2, 2023 – Washington DC, DC – Capital One Arena
July 4, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
July 6, 2023 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood
July 8, 2023 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
July 9, 2023 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
August 12, 2023 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
August 13, 2023 – Chicago, IL – United Center
August 18, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
August 19, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
August 20, 2023 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
August 22, 2023 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
August 23, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
August 24, 2023 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
August 25, 2023 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center – TX
August 27, 2023 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort and Casino
August 29, 2023 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
September 1, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
September 2, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
September 3, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
LL Cool J tickets are available on the secondary marketplace, TicketSales.com. Stay tuned for more announcements!