Born: August 22, 1966 (age 57)
Genre: Hip-hop
Top Albums:
Words from the Genius
Liquid Swords
Legend of the Liquid Sword
Top Tracks:
I Gotcha Back
Cold World
Shadowboxin'
GZA, born Gary Earl Grice, aka the Genius, is a high-acclaimed rapper and lyricist. More importantly, he is the founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He rose to fame with the group's influential 1993 debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), and solidified his reputation with his 1995 solo album, Liquid Swords.
GZA makes music look easy with his smooth and intricate flow. The dexterous blend of multiple melodious techniques and lyrical bending puts him far ahead of his peers. He has lectured at prestigious universities and developed a science-meets-hip-hop program to engage high school students.
Tour Name: North American Tour
Tour Dates: March 14-July 21
In mid-March 2024, GZA and his rave live band Phunky Nomads declared their intention to hit the road. The 2024 North American tour is a highly anticipated concert series spanning several cities. The tour featuring Brooklyn rapper Kota the Friend kicked off on March 21st in Philadelphia, with stops in New York City, Denver, Vancouver, and more.
He also performed internationally, with shows scheduled in Australia, before returning to the US in June and July — including a special performance with New Orleans brass ensemble The Soul Rebels and Wu-Tang bandmate Ghostface Killah.
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The self-reported average price of GZA tickets (as of June 23):
Ticket resale site | Average GZA ticket price |
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SeatGeek | $47 |
Ticketsmarter | $65 |
On TicketX, the cheapest GZA ticket is from $67.15 at Terminal 5 on Dec 06.
The price of GZA tickets varies depending on location and popularity. For example, we compared the prices of GZA Tour tickets for his concert in Dallas and Denver (as of June 20).
Venue: Tree Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Date: July 14, 2024
Ticket Resale Site | Ticket Price | Fees | Final |
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StubHub | Sold-out | - | - |
SeatGeek | $50 | $26 | $76 |
Venue: Ogden Theater, Denver, Colorado
Date: October 25, 2024
Ticket Resale Site | Ticket Price | Fees | Final |
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StubHub | $33 | $17 | $50 |
SeatGeek | $28 | $18 | $46 |
No opening act has been announced yet, but possibilities include featuring local acts or emerging artists to warm up the stage before GZA comes onto the stage.
GZA’s concerts typically last between 1 and 2 hours, based on aggregated information regarding his shows from setlist.fm.
GZA's Tour setlist may change depending on the concert venue and dates. The following list is based on his 2024 average setlist from setlist.fm.
Duel of the Iron Mic
Gold
Cold World
Living in the World
Labels
Shadowboxin'
4th Chamber
Crash Your Crew
Clan in da Front (Wu‐Tang Clan song)
Publicity
Killah Hills 10304
Reunited (Wu‐Tang Clan song)
Liquid Swords
Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Ol’ Dirty Bastard cover)
Protect Ya Neck (Wu‐Tang Clan song)
Criminology (Ghostface Killah and Raekwon cover)
C.R.E.A.M. (Wu‐Tang Clan song)
Triumph (Wu‐Tang Clan song)
Based on their official online storefront, GZAworld, fans can expect the following items and price ranges at the tour merch shop:
Product | Price |
---|---|
Hoodie | $68.30 |
Track Tee | $39.00 |
Crewneck Sweatshirt | $48.25 |
Puff Print LS Tee | $21.57 |
Cuffed Beanie | $16.65 |
Chess Move Tee | $24.46 |
Event | Dates | Location |
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Millennium Park Summer Music Series | July 29, 2024 | Chicago, Illinois |
The Miracle in Mundelein | September 7, 2024 | Mundelein, Illinois |
May 3, 2025 | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Tour Name: Liquid Swords Tour
Tour Dates: January 18-March 3
GZA’s last tour, which featured his classic 1995 album, moved like a storm across the United States, with top stops in California, Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland. It also included dates in Canada, with performances in Victoria and Vancouver. A major success backed by Phunky Nomads, it grossed over $2 million from 20 shows.
Fans had mixed but generally positive reactions. Rock The Bells pointed to the unique "chess boxing" VIP experiences, where fans enjoyed curated music and live chess games with celebrities. Jecinta Howard praised the tour’s energy and the nostalgia it evoked, especially with hits like "Shadowboxin'" and "4th Chamber" being performed live.
Lorna Bristow from The Courier Online mentioned sound issues at the Boiler Shop stop in Newcastle but noted that GZA’s lyricism and stage presence were still compelling. Asad ULTRA Walker from The Counterbalance appreciated the inclusion of live instruments, especially the electric violin, which added a fresh twist to classics like "Duel of the Iron Mic."
Not all reviews were glowing. Some fans, as reported again by Lorna Bristow from The Courier Online, were frustrated with the late start and sound quality issues at certain venues, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these setbacks, the tour was largely seen as a celebration of hip-hop history, with GZA’s performance reaffirming his status as a rap icon.
For the latest updates on GZA’s 2024 tour, check TicketX regularly.
GZA has a net worth estimated at $18 million, per The Richest. However, other sources like Celebrity Net Worth put it at $20 million.
Net worth estimates often lack transparency regarding their methods, making it difficult to gauge their accuracy. Without specific data on his investments, expenses, and diverse income streams, figures are often inconsistent.
Record sales have been consistent sources of income. For instance, notable figures include $32,000 from the first-week sales of The Saga Continues in 2017 and $31,700 from A Better Tomorrow in 2014. The compilation album Legendary Weapons contributed $32,500 in 2011, while Pro Tools earned him $11,700 in 2008.
In addition to album sales, his digital footprint is robust, with 897 million streams on Spotify. These Kworb reported numbers, split between 120 million solo and 533 million featured, he averages 373,139 daily streams across 144 tracks. Assuming a $0.003 per-stream rate, his annual digital music income totals approximately $2.69 million annually.
His earnings are supplemented by live performances, where industry-standard estimates place ticket revenues at approximately $100 per ticket across 20 shows annually.
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