Brought to you by Iconic Presents, two icons of Hip Hop and R&B unite alongside one of
Afrobeats’ biggest artists for a very special event in London next summer. The legendary 50 Cent headlines the 60,000-cap Tottenham Hotspur Stadium alongside R&B royalty Mary J. Blige, with support from Afrobeats star Davido, taking place on Thursday, July 3rd 2025.
Promoter Necto Future Group are partnering with ticketing and live event platform CM to launch this special UK show this week. Fans can expect an unforgettable larger-than-life production, as ‘50’ promises to bring the heat with an explosive mix of classics from his extensive back catalogue including more fire from his seminal albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and The Massacre. With more special guests and announcements to follow, this unique event is a ‘not be missed’ opportunity for fans of Hip Hop, R&B and Afrobeats in the UK.
Multihyphenate rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is one of the best-selling rappers of all time, having sold over 30 million albums worldwide and won several awards, including a Grammy Award, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, six World Music Awards, three American Music Awards and four BET Awards. Having carved out a thriving television and film career in recent years, 50 Cent will return to the stage, as he performs in the UK for the first time in two years.
Renowned for being one of the key originators in the recent Afrobeats explosion across the World, Nigeria’s Davido AKA‘ The King of Afrobeats’ is the most followed Afrobeats artist on social media. He has received four Grammy nominations, including his current nomination for Best African Music Performance for his explosive collaboration ‘Sensational’ with Chris Brown and Lojay – having already collected multiple prestigious awards such as two BET awards, two MTV EMAs and a MOBO award for best African Act. He has amassed over 5 billion streams and over 1.2 billion video views across his 13-year career. This year he headlined Madison Square Garden, off the back of sold-out tour dates across the globe in ‘23, including multiple shows at London’s 02 Arena and Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. This March releases his highly anticipated 5th album “5ive”.
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige redefined what it was to be a soul/RnB artist in the 90s with her gritty, urban-rooted style which fused hip-hop and soul with frank and honest lyrics. Her run of classic albums, including her 1992 debut ‘What’s the 411?’ and 1994’s ‘My Life’ remain some of the most iconic and influential projects of their time. The Iconic artist, actress, producer, and entrepreneur is a figure of inspiration, transformation, and empowerment for women across the world. Her new album Gratitude, pays tribute to the love and gratitude that Mary has towards her life, family, friends, and her beloved fans.
TICKETS: Premium priority tickets will be available from December 17th at 8am, then pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10 am, with general sale taking place on Friday, December 20th, at the same time. Tickets go on sale via CM Tickets HERE.
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