‘Watch The Throne’ In Europe

Kanye West and Jay-Z’s co-headline tour “Watch The Throne” is headed overseas for a European excursion that begins in May.

The rappers are touring in support of their collaborative studio effort, Watch The Throne. The album, which debuted at No. 1, was released last August by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Watch The Throne picked up Grammy nominations for best rap album and best recording package. The single “Otis” won best rap performance in addition to being nominated for best rap song.

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After the success of last year’s 35-date sold-out North American tour, Kanye and Jay-Z return to the road together May 20 with a show at The O2 – London.

The tour includes stops in Zurich, Switzerland, at the Hallenstadion Zurich May 24; Herning, Denmark, at Jyske Bank Boxen May 26; Paris at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy June 1-2; Merksem, Belgium, at Sportpaleis Antwerpen June 3; and The O2 – Dublin in Ireland June 8.

Additional shows are scheduled in Norway, Sweden, Germany and the U.K. The last date on the routing so far is a June 13 performance in Birmingham, U.K., at the LG Arena. More dates will be added.

Ticket pre-sales begin Feb. 22. Tickets go on sale to the general public Feb. 24.

Click here for Jay-Z’s website and here for Kanye West’s site.