J.I.D Announces “God Does Like World Tours”
Key Takeaways
- Kicks Off October 15th in Virginia Beach, VA and Continues Across North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Asia in 2026
- Young Nudy to be special guest on all U.S.A. dates, Mick Jenkins supports all European dates, and Jordan Ward to support on all AUS/NZ dates
- For North America and Europe, artist presale begins tomorrow, Wed 8/20, public on sale Friday, 8/22
- Australia and New Zealand artist presale begins Friday, 8/22, public on sale Tuesday, 8/26
- J.I.D’s fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly, out now!
Atlanta rapper and Platinum selling artist J.I.D has announced a blockbuster run of tour dates that includes nearly seventy showsacross four different continents titled “God Does Like World Tours” with a special hometown show in Atlanta to be announced soon. Fans can download the official J.I.D app HERE for special access to artist pre-sale code and VIP packages. For North America and Europe artist presale begins tomorrow, Wednesday (8/20), public on sale this Friday (8/22) at 10AM local time. Australia and New Zealand artist presale begins Friday (8/22), and public on sale available Tuesday (8/26). For more information and tickets, visit: www.jidsv.com
J.I.D has also announced that fellow Atlanta rapper Young Nudy will be a special guest with him on all United States tour dates while Mick Jenkins has been tapped to support all European dates and Jordan Ward to support in Australia and New Zealand. Together the group are set to unleash a wave of raw, unfiltered hip hop energy on tour, turning every venue into a high-octane, crowd-shaking celebration for fans.
A notorious live performer, this tour sees J.I.D playing some of the biggest solo shows to date with more exciting additions to be announced in the near future. For a full list of tour dates, see below or visit www.jidsv.com.
GOD DOES LIKE PARADISE TOUR (NORTH AMERICA) DATES:
15-Oct Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
17-Oct Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
18-Oct Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
19-Oct Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
22-Oct Toronto, ON @ REBEL
24-Oct Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
26-Oct Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
28-Oct St Louis, MO @ The Pageant
29-Oct Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
1-Nov Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
2-Nov Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
6-Nov Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
8-Nov Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
10-Nov Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
12-Nov Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
15-Nov San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
16-Nov San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
18-Nov Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater
20-Nov Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
23-Nov Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
24-Nov Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
25-Nov Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
26-Nov San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
30-Nov Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
1-Dec Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
3-Dec Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
4-Dec Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
6-Dec Nashville, TN @ The Marathon Music Works
8-Dec Washington, DC @ Echostage
9-Dec Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
12-Dec Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall At Fenway
14-Dec Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
15-Dec Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
16-Dec Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
GOD DOES LIKE WORLD TOURS, 2026 EUROPE & UNITED KINGDOM DATES:
2-Mar Helsinki, Finland @ House of Culture
3-Mar Copenhagen, Denmark @ The Gray Hall
4-Mar Stockholm, Sweden @ Fryhuset Arenan
5-Mar Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
8-Mar Hamburg, Germany @ Grosse Freiheit 36
10-Mar Berlin, Germany @ Tempodrom
11-Mar Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
13-Mar Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
14-Mar Prague, Czech Republic @ SaSaZu
16-Mar Munich, Germany @ Muffathalle
17-Mar Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
18-Mar Zurich, Switzerland @ X-Tra
19-Mar Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
20-Mar Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
22-Mar Frankfurt, Germany @ Zoom
23-Mar Tilburg, Netherlands @ 013 Poppodium
24-Mar Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
25-Mar Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel
28-Mar Lisbon, Portugal @ Lisboa Ao Vivo
29-Mar Madrid, Spain @ La Riviera
30-Mar Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
2-Apr London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
3-Apr Bristol, UK @ Prospect Building
6-Apr Manchester, UK @ Aviva Studios
7-Apr Dublin, Ireland @ 3Olympia Theatre
GOD DOES LIKE WORLD TOURS, 2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND DATES:
13-May Auckland, New Zealand @ Shed 10
15-May Brisbane, Australia @ Riverstage
16-May Melbourne, Australia @ Margaret Court Arena
20-May Sydney, Australia @ Hordern Pavilion
23-May Perth, Australia @ Metro City
The tour announcement comes soon after the release of J.I.D’s fourth studio album God Does Like Ugly (listen here). The fifteen track album features some of music’s biggest luminaries including Clipse, Ciara, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples, Westside Gunn, 6lack, Jessie Reyez, Earthgang, Mereba, and Baby Kia. Music critics and fans have been praising the album as one of the year’s best rap albums and J.I.D as “one of rap’s most reliable presences” (Wonderland).
Praise for J.I.D and God Does Like Ugly:
“JID emerges as MVP of Atlanta rap on new album”
– Atlanta Journal Constitution
“explosive charisma”
– NPR, Best New Album
“The album unfolds with a graceful, panoramic sense of confidence”
– Stereogum
“God Does Like Ugly is a testament to JID’s relentless evolution and undeniable presence.”
– VIBE
“Rap Album of The Week”
– The Needle Drop
“Uniting hip hop legends, sub-genres and some of his sharpest storytelling yet.”
– Hypebeast
“It’s a breakneck boast that juggles rhyme schemes and percussive flows with casual precision”
– New York Times
ABOUT J.I.D
Born and raised in East Atlanta, Grammy nominated J.I.D grew up on his parents’ collection of classic funk/soul LPs, and broke onto the scene with his 2015 EP, DiCaprio. The EP saw him collaborating with hip-hop duo EARTHGANG, whom he’d previously joined on a 2014 tour. Spotted here by J. Cole, J.I.D was promptly signed to Dreamville/Interscope Records. Soon after the signing, J.I.D made his major-label debut with the widely celebrated The Never Story (2017) which was quickly followed by the critically acclaimed album DiCaprio 2 (2018). The sophomore project garnered significant press attention and earned the rapper a spot in that year’s XXL’s Freshmen class. J.I.D further cemented his status as an exciting rap talent with standout performances on Dreamville’s Platinum-certified, Billboard #1 compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019), which received GRAMMY nominations for “Best Rap Album” and “Best Rap Performance.” His growing popularity led to a collaboration with Imagine Dragons on “Enemy” for Netflix’s Arcane soundtrack, amassing nearly two billion streams, achieving 4x RIAA Platinum status, and earning nominations at the MTV Music Awards, AMAs, and iHeart Awards. In 2022, J.I.D released The Forever Story, a critically acclaimed album hailed as a “classic” by Clash and featured on numerous year-end lists. The album reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 200 and earned RIAA Gold certification. “Surround Sound” featuring 21 Savage and Baby Tate on the album became a viral sensation with its TikTok “Ceiling” challenge, re-entering in Billboard Hot 100 as well as topping Billboard Viral 50 and TikTok charts, eventually achieving 3x RIAA Platinum status.His dexterous raps and songwriting pen has also caught the eye of many other music peers including Doja Cat, Offset, Dua Lipa, Imagine Dragons, Freddie Gibbs and more. Humming off the success of his last project, J.I.D teased the release of his fourth studio album God Does Like Ugly (2025) at the top of the year with the single “WRK.” Following which he released a Preluxe edition of the album that featured four tracks including a monster lyrical effort “Animals” with Eminem. The EP successfully activated J.I.D’s passionate fan base, who were thoroughly impressed when the complete album dropped in August. Itfeatures an impressive array of guest appearances including Clipse, Ciara, Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples, Jessie Reyez, Westside Gunna and more, creating a rich and diverse sonic landscape. God Does Like Ugly instantly became a timeless contribution to the year’s hip-hop releases marking another successful project from J.I.D in the pantheon of his catalog. A highly anticipated live performer, J.I.D has sold out venues globally and performed at major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Following the new album release, he announced the “God Does Like World Tours,” featuring his largest solo shows across four continents. His nimble lyricism and rapid flow have earned him a devoted fanbase, while his dedication to his craft is sportsmanlike, leaving room for him to be one of rap’s greatest in the making.
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