Jeezy fans will get a different view for the celebration of the recording artist’s 20th anniversary of his 2005 album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, when it takes on a classical spin.
According to Variety, the Atlanta rapper and businessman is taking an orchestra on tour with him, TM:101 Live, to celebrate his third solo studio album. It’s being labeled a “black-tie symphonic tour” and will also have DJ Drama as a special guest.
“This is for all my day ones!!! We’re celebrating the journey—highs, lows, setbacks, and triumphs. It doesn’t get easy. WE JUST GET BETTER #20yearsofmotivation
“Presale starts Thursday, 4/24 at 10:00AM EST / 9:00AM CST (Use code: TM101)
“General on sale begins Friday, 4/25 at 10:00AM EST / 9:00AM CST
“Tickets will be available on tm101live.com“
The summer tour is hitting the road on June 27 in Miami and will go across the country until the last date, Sept. 12 in Detroit. The shows are produced by Grammy-winner Adam Blackstone and the Color of Noize Orchestra, with bassist and composer Derrick Hodge as the conductor. Fans will have a different experience as the symphony will be playing the music for the former Boyz n da Hood rapper.
“I’m incredibly grateful that we’re here celebrating 20 years of motivation! This album is cemented in the cultural zeitgeist that serves as the soundtrack to modern-day storytelling of the genre,” said Jeezy in a written statement. “This album had the impact it does because it was raw without hidden truth. I can’t wait for the fans to experience the album in a new way with this tour.”
Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart.
The tour will play in the following cities:
TM101: Live Dates
Jun 27 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight CenterJun 28 – New York, NY – Apollo TheaterJul 11 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial AuditoriumJul 12 – Charlotte, NC – Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts CenterJul 18 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert HallJul 19 – Nashville, TN – Tennessee Performing Arts CenterJul 25 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer TheatreJul 26 – Atlanta, GA – Fox TheatreAug 1 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric BaltimoreAug 2 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing ArtsAug 8 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel TheatreAug 9 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago TheatreAug 15 – Richmond, VA – Altria TheaterAug 16 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger TheatreAug 22 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center Walt Disney TheaterAug 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran TheatreAug 28 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair ParkAug 29 – Houston, TX – Sarofim HallAug 31 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution HallSept 5 – Cincinnati, OH – Aronoff Center for the ArtsSept 6 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive at Cleveland MasonicSept 7 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)Sept 12 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Jeezy hinted at a monumental announcement for the 20th anniversary of Thug Motivation 101 during an in-depth conversation with BLACK ENTERPRISE in 2024. Get into the cover story below:
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