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Kendrick Lamar to play one-off NZ show

May 14, 2022

Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar is set to perform a one-off show in Auckland later this year.

Lamar is bringing his The Big Steppers Tour to Auckland's Spark Arena on Friday, December 16.

He will be supported by Baby Keem.

Pre-sale tickets will be available from 1pm on May 19 at Live Nation, with general sale available the following day.

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