Entertainment8/14/2025β€’NYT

The Live Music Business Is Booming. Now Rap Is Getting a Piece, Too.

The Live Music Business Is Booming. Now Rap Is Getting a Piece, Too.

The live music industry is experiencing a significant boom, with rap music emerging as a major driving force. Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator have been able to draw massive crowds to their concerts, demonstrating the growing popularity of rap music in the live performance space. Additionally, rising star YoungBong Never Broke Again is preparing to embark on his first-ever tour, further highlighting the increasing demand for rap music in the live music scene. This shift reflects the broader cultural and commercial relevance of rap music, which has become a dominant force in the music industry. The ability of these rap artists to attract large audiences on tour suggests that the live music business is increasingly embracing and catering to the preferences of rap fans, creating new opportunities for the genre to thrive in the live performance realm.

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