BET NETWORKS MUSIC MATTERS ANNOUNCES FALL 23 CITY TOUR WITH KENDRICK LAMAR

Kendrick La mar’s First Album “good kid m.A.A.d. city” Scheduled For Release Oct ober 2nd, 2012

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BET Networks’ Music Matters has teamed up with Kendrick Lamar for a 23-city tour that kicks off in Norfolk, VA on Friday, September 7th, 2012.

From Bonnaroo to the Pitchfork Music Festival, California native Kendrick Lamar has spent 2012 spreading his brand of “HiiiPoWeR.”

Schooled on the streets of Compton, Lamar grew up in the 90’s era of west coast hip hop and the influences are clear.

He’s quickly b ecome a favorite of musicians, hip hop bloggers, tastemakers and fans alike.

Personally signed by Dr. Dre to Aftermath Entertainment by way of Top Dawg Entertainment in March, the Music Matters Tour featuring Kendrick Lamar kicks off in time for the release of his first studio album with Aftermath Entertainment /Interscope Records “good kid, m.A.A.d. city,” which drops October 2nd, 2012.

Kendrick is one the most prolific and phenomenal artist emerging today. His music, style and flow brings a fresh and important perspective to hip hop and we are proud to leverage the BET Music Matters brand to expose hisamazing talents to the masses,” said Kelly Griffin, BET Senior Director Music Programming.

“More than a hip hop show, it’s an experience worth a life time,” said Kendrick Lamar about the upcoming tour.

BET Networks’ Music Matters is an initiative dedicated to seeking out emerging artists devoted to creating music of the highest quality.

By bei ng associated with BET Networks,  Music Matters is a powerful way for new musicians to connect with existing fans and to be introduced to a wider audience.

The BET Networks’ Music Matters Tour employs a multi-platform approach to engage our audience including on-air promotions that reach over 90 million households, live appearances on 106 & PARK, the BET.com online portal and our award-winning mobile applications.

Concert Dates and Cities:

9/7 Norfolk, VA
The Norva

9/8 Richmond, VA
The National

9/11 Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore

9/12 Baltimore, MD
Rams Head

9/13 Philadelphia, PA
Theatre of Living Arts

9/14 Washington, DC
Howard Theater

9/15 New York, NY
Terminal 5

9/20 Detroit, MI
Royal Oak

9/21 Minneapolis, MN
Epic

9/22 Milwaukee, WI
The Rave

9/23 Chicago, IL
The Congress

9/26 Tampa, FL
The Ritz Ybor

9/27 Miami, FL
The Fillmore

9/28 Orlando, FL
Plaza Live

9/29 Atlanta, GA
Tabernacle 

9/30 New Orleans, LA
House of Blues

10/8 Denver, CO
The Ogden Theater

10/11 Phoenix, AZ
Celebrity Theater

10/13 Portland, OR
Roseland Theatre

10/14 Seattle, WA
The Neptune

10/16 San Francisco, CA
The Regency Ballroom 

10/17 Los Angeles, CA
Club Nokia

10/18 Pomona, CA
Fox Theater 

For Music Matters Tour updates and ticket information, go to www.bet.com/musicmatters

For continuing information on all BET Networks programming, check out our website at www.betpressroom.com and follow us on Twitter at @BET_PR.

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