Next year, 50 Cent,Mary J. Blige, and Davido will take to the stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a co-headline concert. The Hip-Hop, R&B, and Afrobeat icons will unite for this exclusive performance on 3 July. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow (20 December) at 10am GMT, available here.
For 50 Cent, this show marks the first of two UK appearances in 2025; the New York rap icon will also headline TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow from 11-13 July alongside Fontaines D.C, Snow Patrol, and Gracie Abrams.
Scotland, you don’t wanna miss this! I’ll be headlining @trnsmtfest this July. Tickets on sale Friday pic.twitter.com/ZtAp1fP84F
— 50cent (@50cent) December 3, 2024
Widely regarded as one of Hip-Hop’s most influential figures, 50 Cent continues to make waves in the industry. Recently, he made headlines for declining a $3m offer to perform at a Donald Trump rally in New York during the US Presidential Election, a move that aligns with Hip-Hop’s political roots.
The Tottenham show marks 10 years since his most recent, and first independent, album ‘Animal Ambition’. Despite debuting at No.4 on the US Billboard 200 with 47,000 sales in its first week – modest figures compared to the multi-platinum success of ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and ‘The Massacre’ – ‘Animal Ambition’ represented a significant milestone in independent artistry.
His departure from Interscope Records reflects a movement among artists to embrace independence, utilising streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube to distribute music globally and engage directly with fans through social media. Independent releases not only provide artists with creative freedom but also a greater share of revenue, reshaping the music industry and the role of record labels.
For Mary J. Blige, the one-off gig follows her North American headline tour in early 2025 and November release of her 15th studio album, ‘Gratitude’. The record blends soulful R&B with Hip-Hop elements and marks a return to the artists roots. Fans can expect to hear live performances of tracks from this album at the Tottenham show, as well as her earlier hits including songs from the monumental “What’s the 411?” album, released in 1992.
Although ‘Gratitude’ did not achieve huge commercial success, the album reinforces Bilge’s musical journey throughout her 3-decade long career. This year, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, alongside legends like Cher and Ozzy Osbourne, a title which the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul undoubtedly deserves.
The music of #RockHall2024 Inductee @maryjblige mirrors universal experiences in love and life, providing a soundtrack to our triumphs as well as our heartache. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul pours her whole heart into these anthems, with encouraging notes of hope… pic.twitter.com/8H41WkJSn3
— Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) November 10, 2024
Joining Hip-Hop and R&B stars, Davido will grace the Tottenham Hotspur stage ahead of his upcoming album ‘5ive’ dropping early next year. This follows his highly anticipated ‘Timeless’ record, released in 2023, which fused Afrobeats with global pop elements.
Known for hits like ‘Dami Duro’ and ‘Fall’ – the latter of which become one of the longest-charting Nigerian pop songs in Billboard history – Davido has been a pioneer in elevating Afrobeats on the world stage and July 2023 will see him bring his signature style to the UK.
Consequently, the July 2025 show promises to be a monumental event for fans, uniting three trailblazing artists whose legacies have defined Hip-Hop, R&B, and Afrobeats. As a result, be sure to set your alarms for 10am Friday and secure your spot at this once-in-a-lifetime experience hosted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
