On July 8th, American rap superstar Lil Pump will take the stage in the Andrejosta Quarter (AOK) in Riga. This will be the musician's first visit to the Baltic states as part of his European tour. During the AOK event, Lil Pump will perform well-known tracks as well as his latest hits. Local rap and hip-hop artists Prusax, Rolands Če, Xantikvariāts, and Steps will warm up the stage before his performance.
Lil Pump is currently one of the most popular representatives of the rap music genre and one of the most popular SoundCloud rap artists. Lil Pump reached the height of his fame in 2017 with the release of the single 'Gucci Gang,' known for its hypnotic flow and unique sound. It reached the third position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum five times by the Recording Industry Association of America. This single also became the flagship track of his debut album 'Lil Pump,' which reached the third position on the US Billboard 200 chart and the second position on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The album featured collaborations with Smokepurpp, Gucci Mane, and Lil Yachty.
In the same year, he achieved further success with the release of the single 'Welcome to the Party' in collaboration with Diplo, French Montana, and Zhavia Ward, which was also featured on the soundtrack of the film 'Deadpool 2.' In 2018, Lil Pump collaborated with several artists, including Lil Yachty, Lil Rich, and BlocBoy JB. At the end of the year, the rising star released the single 'I Love It' with American rap superstar Kanye West, which currently has over 643 million views on Spotify.
Lil Pump's tracks such as 'Broke My Wrist,' 'D Rose,' and 'Elementary' quickly gained recognition on online streaming platforms. The musician's vibrant, sharp, and protest-driven personality has also attracted a huge following on social media, making Lil Pump a cultural icon of rap among today's youth.
To date, the artist has released three albums. His videos on YouTube have been viewed over 3.8 billion times. Make sure to mark your calendars for this monumental night in Riga! Get your ticket and see you there!
