staffLas Vegas is one of the premier go-to locations anywhere in the world if you’re seeking world-class entertainment, but with so many options within touching distance, how can you decide what to do? If you have this problem, you’re not alone, but in this article, we’ll take a closer look at which rap artists are performing in Las Vegas in 2024 and which events you should keep an eye out for.
Tyga, Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub – May 3rd
Tyga, born Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, is a 35-year-old rapper and hip-hop artist from Compton, California. After a string of independent musical releases at a young age, Tyga signed a record label deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment in 2007, at which time really exploded in notoriety.
Tyga, which stands for “Thank You God Always, has had an immensely successful solo career, releasing popular songs such as Taste (feat. Offset) and Chosen (feat. Ty Dolla $ign). At the time of writing, Tyga has a total of 14,968,189,321 from an impressive 420 leading and featured credits. Tyga is arguably one of the reasons why rap is one of the most popular music genres right now, and if you want to experience this impressive artist for yourself, you can do so by visiting Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub on May 3rd.
Wiz Khalifa, Drai’s Nightclub – May 24th
When it comes to rapping royalty, few artists have as much pedigree and widespread love as Wiz Khalifa, who has been churning out great songs for the best part of two decades. Hailing from Minot, North Dakota, a town best known for its air force base and not much else, Wiz Khalifa has climbed the greasy pole to become one of the most well-known rappers in the world, and he looks set to stay at the top with a run of high-profile appearances.
Wiz Khalifa is arguably still best known for his 2010 smash hit “Black and Yellow”, which is easily one of the most catchy rap songs of the 21st century. As well as being a great musician, Wiz Khalifa has also appeared on television and in movies, featuring on the likes of the Eric Andre Show and in the stoner-classic movie Mac & Devin Go To High School, featuring alongside Snoop Dogg. And on May 24th, Wiz Khalifa will be performing at Drai’s Nightclub, so if you want to see him in the flesh, now is your chance!
Ne-Yo, Encore Theatre – August 7th
Despite being born Shaffer Chimere Smith, Ne-Yo often goes by his stage name. Ne-Yo is a singer, rapper, songwriter, dancer, producer, and even acts, so it’s fair to say that he’s a real jack-of-all-trades — which is probably why he’s still at the top in 2024. Ne-Yo is considered one of the most influential figures of the R&B music scene of the early 2000s, having won three Grammy Awards and countless other accolades.
At 44 years old, Ne-Yo is one of the most prolific rappers out there — he is an embodiment of that distinct early 2000s style of music that is instantly recognizable as being from that era. The success of his featuring role in Mario’s 2004 single “Let Me Love You” resulted in him winning a contract with Jay-Z’s Def Jam Records, which saw him release 4 successful albums and countless smash singles. And later this summer, Ne-Yo will be performing at the Encore Theatre in Las Vegas, so make sure to get your ticket before they sell out!
Other Shows To Keep An Eye On
If you want more options to choose from, here are a handful of other shows that will be on in Las Vegas throughout 2024:
● T-Pain, AYU Dayclub – May 3rd
● Joyner Lucas, House of Blues – June 8th
● Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla, MGM Grand Garden Arena – June 22nd
● Ludacris, Zouk Nightclub – July 5th
● Jhené Aiko, MGM Grand Garden Arena – August 10th
● $UICIDEBOY$ and Denzel Curry, MGM Grand Garden Arena – September 6th
● Wu-Tang Clan, The Theater (Virgin Hotels Las Vegas) – September 28th
What’s more, if there are any dates above that don’t work with your diary, make sure to check online as many of these artists are playing multiple dates throughout the year, so there may be another concert that you will be able to attend.
Planning Your Las Vegas Trip
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas any time soon, catching a show is an absolute must-do activity. Whether you decide to watch one during a prolonged stay at one of the casinos or resorts or travel down for the gig alone, Las Vegas is sure to leave its mark on you. This unique city really is unlike anywhere else, and once you’ve visited, we’re sure you’ll be itching to return.