AceShowbiz - Rod Wave is preparing to embark on his highly anticipated Don't Look Down Tour this fall, marking a major return for the artist after a tumultuous period involving a canceled tour and a significant legal dispute.

The Grammy-nominated rapper from St. Petersburg, Florida, will kick off the 25-city North American tour on September 12 in Philadelphia and conclude on November 18 in Atlanta. The trek will cover major markets including Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, and New Orleans, with venues such as the Xfinity Mobile Arena and State Farm Arena hosting the shows.

The timing of the tour is tied closely to the release of Rod Wave’s seventh studio album, also titled Don't Look Down, which is set to drop on August 28. This schedule allows just under two weeks for fans to absorb the new music before the live performances begin. The tour will also feature special guest Fridayy, complementing [strong]Rod Wave’s extensive catalog of hits alongside fresh tracks from the new album.

Presale registration for the tour opens on June 24 and closes on June 25 at noon, offering early access to premium seating. General public ticket sales will begin on June 26 at 1 P.M. local time. Given [strong]Rod Wave’s recent commercial success, high demand is expected. His previous album, Last Lap, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2024, cementing his status as a top-tier artist.

However, the upcoming tour also follows a difficult chapter for Rod Wave. In October 2025, Grizzly Touring filed a $27 million lawsuit against him over the canceled dates from the Last Lap tour. The promoter accused him of breaching their contract by pulling shows prematurely. In response, [strong]Rod Wave launched a countersuit, claiming that logistical problems and production failures made it impossible to complete the tour as planned.

Out of 35 scheduled shows, only 12 took place as announced before the remainder were canceled in January 2025. [strong]Rod Wave maintains that he is entitled to keep the $27 million advance paid by Grizzly Touring, arguing that the promoter did not fulfill their contractual obligations.

While the legal battle continues to unfold, [strong]Rod Wave is focused on moving forward. The Don't Look Down Tour represents a critical opportunity to regain the confidence of fans disappointed by the previous cancellations and to demonstrate his ability to successfully execute a large-scale tour.

This new tour will be a defining moment in [strong]Rod Wave’s career, testing whether he can overcome past setbacks and deliver on the high expectations of his audience without further disruptions. As the tour approaches, fans and industry watchers alike will be closely monitoring to see if [strong]Rod Wave can successfully navigate this comeback.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.