Kendrick Lamar kicks off sold-out UK tour as fans told to 'prepare for one thing'

Kendrick Lamar's UK tour is generating buzz among fans, with many advising others to brace themselves for an extraordinary experience. Rap sensation Kendrick is fresh from his Super Bowl LIX performance and bringing his SZA-featuring tour to the UK in July, with stops including Cardiff, London, and Birmingham.

Fans reckon Lamar's show is set to surpass all expectations. This tour marks the Not Like Us hitmaker's first return to the stage since his electrifying Super Bowl LIX gig - his sole performance of the year so far. A post on the r/KendrickLamar subreddit has sparked discussion: "Kendrick fans who went to the Grand National tour with SZA how was it?

"I've never been since I didn't have enough money so I figure I would ask." Attendees can look forward to extensive performances from both Lamar and SZA, fans speculated.

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Meanwhile fellow Redditors have confirmed that the concerts are so spectacular, attendees might think they've ascended to paradise.

One fan enthused about the shows, commenting: "Clearly a meteor actually hit SoFi stadium, took out everyone and we all went to heaven that night. No complaints here."

Another shared their experience: "Atlanta show was dope, good energy with the crowd, lots of storytelling, and Kendrick was flawless. SZA didn't sound real either, it was the perfect mix."

Meanwhile, fans who experienced the US leg of the tour are hyping up UK audiences for an unforgettable performance.

Even those who are new to SZA's music were impressed, with one fan admitting: "It was good. I have never listened to any SZA but she is a great performer.

"Unfortunately that did not stop me from getting a little bored of her sets to be honest, which isn't her fault, her set is super high effort. I'm just not a SZA fan."

Another concertgoer shared their enthusiasm: "I went to the Seattle show and despite the rain the energy was amazing. It's a stadium show so the entire atmosphere and scale of the show is different.

"For me it was the best live rap show I've seen and I've been going to concerts since 2005. I saw him at the Damn tour with Travis Scott which was great but this was far better in my opinion."

A third attendee recounted their experience: "Just got back from the SF show tonight. Kendrick was fire. He seemed a little tired but still delivered.

"The vibe was strong. Could have done with less SZA (messy relationship songs have never done it for me) but it was a great show overall."

While some critics felt SZA didn't quite match up, many argue that her performances, alongside Kendrick's, are what make the tour unmissable. A fan enthused: "One of the best shows ever because the visuals were just unbelievable."

Another fan praised SZA's stagecraft: "SZA better visuals and production than Kendrick. Seems to acknowledge the crowd a little bit more".