Kendrick Lamar joins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix line-up
The rapper joins DJ Calvin Harris, Mumford & Sons and Pink
Grammy-winning recording artist Kendrick Lamar is confirmed to play on November 24 at the Yasalam After-Race Concert at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Yas Marina Circuit and Flash Entertainment announced the final artist set on Sunday. Lamar will join DJ Calvin Harris, playing on November 23; UK-based rockers Mumford & Sons, playing on November 25; with global icon Pink closing out the weekend on November 26.
A California native, Lamar has received a number of accolades over the course of his career, including seven Grammy Awards. Last week, Lamar grabbed five nominations for the 2017 American Music Awards.
Lamar’s Abu Dhabi announcement was made as organisers also revealed that an extra 1,000 three-day tickets for Abu Dhabi Hill will be available for purchase. Starting at Dh995 the ticket provides holders access to Thursday Pit Lane Walk, all four days of racing, as well as all four days of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts.
