Tory Lanez may be behind bars, but his music is still drawing serious crowds. After the New York City stop of his “Not On ’Tor’ Tour” generated a major response, organizers are now upgrading venues in several cities to handle the demand.
The unique tour kicked off in New York on September 25 before moving toward Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, and Pittsburgh. Because Lanez is currently incarcerated, he isn’t physically appearing at the events. Instead, the shows operate as listening parties supporting his recent music, featuring DJ sets and special guests.
Following the NYC event, a post shared through Lanez’s Instagram announced that the response had exceeded expectations.
“NY was INSANEEE … We now have to upgrade all cities to bigger venues.”
Los Angeles has already moved to a larger venue and released additional tickets. Meanwhile, fans in Pittsburgh and New Orleans are being refunded while organizers work on new dates and larger locations for those stops.
A Packed NYC Event
The New York event also featured several recognizable names from the hip-hop world. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Bobby Shmurda, N3on, A$AP Ferg, and Pressa were among those in attendance, adding star power to an already highly anticipated night.
More surprise appearances could follow as the tour continues. The next scheduled stop is Los Angeles on October 15 at Catch One, followed by Washington, D.C., at Culture on October 22.
The Tour Has Also Sparked Controversy
Despite the strong turnout, the “Not On ’Tor’ Tour” hasn’t been free of criticism. Some fans have objected to the events because of Lanez’s conviction in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.
The subject was recently debated on The Joe Budden Podcast, where Marc Lamont Hill and Mona said they could not support the initiative because of the case. QueenzFlip took the opposite position, arguing that Lanez is innocent and pointing to evidence he believes supports that view.
For now, the demand for Lanez’s music appears strong enough to force changes to the tour’s logistics. Even without the rapper being physically present, the New York turnout has organizers betting that bigger venues will be needed to accommodate fans in other cities.
