Kendrick Lamar to perform March 21
Rapper Kendrick Lamar will perform at The Louisville Palace March 21, a show sponsored by the UofL Student Activities Board and Production Simple Concerts & Events. February 19, 2013Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m. An opening act will be announced at a later date.
Public tickets will be available Feb. 22 at The Louisville Palace box office and online through Ticketmaster. Tickets are $ 45 and $ 35. Additional ticketing fees for both locations apply.
Student priced tickets, priced at $30, are available during a Feb. 18–21 presale. There is a two-ticket maximum per student purchase.
Lamar, a Los Angeles-based rapper, is considered one of the rising stars in his genre. In October 2012, he released his major label debut “good kid, M.A.A.d. city” to critical acclaim. The Recording Association Industry of America has certified the album gold and it has been named to several music publications’ “Best of 2012” lists.
Lamar has recorded with the likes of Dr. Dre, Lady Gaga and Drake. He also appeared as the musical guest on the Jan. 26 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”