The two East Coast hall of famers unite for the Australian leg of the tour.

Hip Hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced their upcoming co-headlined NY State of Mind tour, which will be hitting multiple continents this year. The highly anticipated 2023 tour comes on the heels of the sold out 2022 N.Y. State of Mind Tour run that hit 25+ cities last year, including an iconic show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The tour was also recently nominated for Pollstar’s 2022 Hip Hop Tour of The Year, which is a testament to the quality and appeal of these two iconic acts.

The tour will commence in Australia at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on May 12, followed by Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on May 13, and concluding at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on May 14. This will give Australian fans the chance to witness two of the most influential and groundbreaking acts in hip hop history perform live on their shores.

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Wu-Tang Clan, founded in New York City’s Staten Island in the early 1990s, is comprised of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB). Considered by many to be the greatest hip-hop group of all time, Wu-Tang Clan have been touring as a unit since their debut record, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), came out in 1993. Their live sets are a family affair, with every member of the crew representing their lyrical contributions to the Wu’s eight studio albums, as well as notable cuts from the Wu-Tang solo discography.

Nas (Nasir Jones), on the other hand, first reached an international audience when his track “Halftime” was tapped by producer MC Serch as the opening cut on 1992’s Zebrahead movie soundtrack. His debut album, Illmatic, is widely considered one of the best hip hop albums of all time. Nas has since released several successful albums, including I Am, God’s Son, and Life Is Good, which earned him four Grammy nominations including Rap Album of the Year.

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Both Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have been influential in shaping the sound of hip hop and are widely respected for their artistry and innovation. Together, they will be bringing their unique sounds and styles to fans all over the world, including Australia, where they will undoubtedly put on a show for the ages. With Live Nation pre-sale starting on Friday March 3rd, and general public tickets going on sale on Monday March 6th, fans in Australia can’t wait to secure their spot and witness history in the making.