— Detroit rapper Babyface Ray has announced the 17-date Wavy Navy University Tour in support of his latest album, The Kid That Did.
Kicking off on December 2nd in San Francisco, the tour will hit Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Chicago, a performance at Rolling Loud Miami, and many more before culminating in a special hometown show at Detroit’s Fillmore on February 7th — Ray’s birthday and his biggest headline show to date. Artists pre-sale are available now with public onsale starting this Friday October 4th at 10am local. Visit the official tour website for more info.
This announcement follows the whirlwind success of his third album, The Kid That Did, which features a motivational appearance from mega-agent Rich Paul, along with collaborations from G-Herbo, Veeze, Hunxho, Bossman Dlow, DJ ESCO, King Hendricks, Doughboy Clay, Peezy, Moxie Knox, Rexx Life Raj, and Samuel Shabazz.
Since its release, the album has garnered support from Rolling Stone, Billboard, BET, Complex, and more. It debuted at #1 on the Apple Music Hip-Hop charts and secured the #2 spot across all genres, just behind Sabrina Carpenter. The Kid That Did also landed spots on Billboard’s Top 200, Independent, R&B/Hip-Hop, and Top Rap Albums charts. Adding to the album’s momentum, Ray went viral a week after its release when a clip of his locker room performance for Coach Prime’s University of Colorado football team blew up. The team was celebrating a last-minute touchdown that pushed the game into overtime — a game they went on to win, with students storming the field in celebration.
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The Kid That Did offers a deep dive into Ray’s rise from the streets of Detroit to rap stardom, fueled by a relentless grind. Now, ten years since his first mixtape and two years after his debut album, Ray’s journey continues to inspire. The album, which includes the singles “Wavy Navy University” ft. Veeze, “Rubberband Man,” and “Count Money” ft. Boosman Dlow, serves as a blueprint for his path to success.
Pre-Sale Timeline:
Artist Pre-Sale: Wed, 10/2 (10am local – 10pm local)
All Other Pre-Sales: Thu, 10/3 (10am local – 10pm local)
Public On Sale: Fri, 10/4 (10am local)
Wavy Navy University Tour Dates
12/2 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
12/4 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
12/8 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
12/9 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
12/11 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
12/13 – Miami, FL – Rolling Loud Miami
12/15 – Washington, DC – The Fillmore
12/16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
12/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
12/19 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
12/21 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
1/30 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
1/31 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater
2/01 – Chicago, IL – Patio Theater
2/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
2/06 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
2/07 – Detroit, MI – Fillmore