The Invitation Tour
50 Cent's tour supporting Before I Self Destruct and Black Magic.
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The Invitation Tour was a concert tour by rapper 50 Cent, organized in support of his upcoming studio albums, including Before I Self Destruct and Black Magic (which was subsequently shelved), as well as his fifth studio album. The tour featured a rotating lineup of G-Unit artists such as Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, 40 Glocc, Spider Loc, Trav, and Governor, along with other performers including Jay Electronica, Jay Rock, Lil B, professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, and Brazilian football star Ronaldinho. Additional appearances were made by Ludacris and E-40 at select shows.
Quick Facts
- Concert Tour Name
- The Invitation Tour
- Artist
- 50 Cent
- Albums
- Before I Self Destruct and his fifth studio album
- Start Date
- May 28, 2010
- End Date
- June 25, 2010
- Number Of Shows
- 23
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
50 Cent stated that G-Unit would not tour with him due to Lloyd Banks' rising success from his first single and Tony Yayo completing his next album. He announced he would be performing songs from his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, and his uptempo fifth studio album, Black Magic. 50 Cent also said he would recruit new artists to sign to his label, who would tour with him, and confirmed that R&B artist Governor would be featured. New Orleans artist Jay Electronica later confirmed his participation.
Reader's Guide
The Invitation Tour is significant as a transitional moment for 50 Cent, showcasing his shift toward new material and new signings while G-Unit members pursued solo projects. The tour's lineup was unusually diverse, including not only hip-hop artists but also a professional boxer and a football star, reflecting 50 Cent's跨界 appeal. The tour's itinerary originally included 19 cities, but five shows were canceled (Cleveland, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, and New York), while three shows were added (Ventura, St. Petersburg, and Lewiston), with Lewiston being notably smaller than other tour locations. The tour's legacy lies in its documentation of 50 Cent's evolving musical direction and his efforts to expand his label's roster.
Did You Know?
- The tour featured professional boxer Floyd Mayweather and Brazilian football star Ronaldinho as performers.
- Three shows were added late: Ventura, St. Petersburg, and Lewiston, with Lewiston having a notably smaller population.
- Ludacris joined the tour to perform at Chene Park in Detroit on May 29, 2010.
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