December 12, 2023 – New York, NY – Legendary New York rapper and actor Ja Rule has announced that he will take the stage in 2024 in support of “The Sunrise Tour,” with stops across the U.K. and Ireland. The tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ja Rule’s debut album, “Venni Vetti Vecci,” which sequentially placed the rapper in superstardom status with a platinum record and hit song in “Holla Holla.” The ten-date trek will also mark Ja Rule’s first time performing inside the U.K. in a decade.
“The Sunrise Tour” will kick off on March 1 in Cardiff, Wales. From there, Ja Rule will bring his extensive catalog of hits like “Always on Time,” “Mesmerize,” and “Between Me and You” to cities such as London and Dublin before wrapping up the tour in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 17.
Ja Rule will also be joined by high-profile special guests Mya, Keri Hilson, and Lloyd, among others soon to be announced. Check local listings for exact lineup details. More tour dates will be announced shortly.
Speaking on the milestone tour, Universal Attractions Agent Jason Barnett said: “It’s been a pleasure working with everyone involved in making “The Sunrise Tour” a reality. Ja Rule last performed in the U.K. back in 2014, making this tour long overdue for the fans. I know Ja Rule is incredibly excited for the tour, and it’s going to be an amazing run.”
2024 “The Sunrise Tour” Dates
FRI, March 1 – Cardiff, Wales – Utilita Arena
SAT, March 2 – London, England – OVO Arena Wembley
SUN, March 3 – Birmingham, England – Utilita Arena
TUE, March 5 – Nottingham, England – Motorpoint Arena
WED, March 6 – Leeds, England – First Direct Arena
SAT, March 9 – Liverpool, England – M&S Bank Arena
SUN, March 10 – Newcastle, England – UPON TYNE Utilita Arena
WED, March 13 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
THU, March 14 – Belfast, Ireland – SSE Arena Belfast
SUN, March 17 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
Tickets for “The Sunrise Tour” are on sale now and can be purchased at the link below.
https://tourlink.to/JaRuleTickets24
About Ja Rule:
Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with “Venni Vetti Vecci” and its single “Holla Holla.” From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real (Murder Remix) with Jennifer Lopez, “Always on Time” with Ashanti, “Mesmerize” also with Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best-selling rapper in 2001.
About Universal Attractions:
In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more.
UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.