Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Selling Opening Act Slots For $1,100

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah giving fans the opportunity to open for them for a price.

According to Digital Music News, aspiring rappers now have the opportunity to serve as the opening act for Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, during their "The Ragu Tour," but it'll cost them.

An unsolicited email the website received states that an opening act slot for the tour will cost exactly $1,100. That $1,100 will cover 15 minutes of performance time and a designated area for the artist to sell their merchandise.

"Alongside the 15-minute slot, rappers can also position their own merch stand at the show, something that could defray costs if anyone’s buying," Digital Music News reports. "But rappers are responsible for all of their expenses, including travel, accommodations, food, and probably everything related to the stand itself. That means the actual cost of ’15 minutes of fame’ is probably in the low thousands, depending on a lot of factors."

In regards to most shows, whether or not the opening act is required to pay to perform is usually up to the headlining act and other higher-ups.

The Wu-Tang duo's "The Ragu Tour" is scheduled to kick off on July 26 in Portland, Oregon. The tour will then make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, and close to a dozen other cities.

[via HIPHOPDX]

Ghostface Killah and Raekwon Are Going on Tour

Ghostface Killah and Raekwon are united once again. After last year’s tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Ghostface and Raekwon are heading back on the road. The two Wu-Tang Clan members will team up for the RAGU Tour, which is set to begin on July 26 in Portland.

This tour announcement is one of the more significant developments from both men in recent memory as the Wu-Tang MCs have been fairly quiet after a big 2015. In fact, most of the news surrounding the two has centered on Ghostface’s feud with Martin Shkreli during the first couple months of 2016.

Ghostface and Raekwon’s new tour is sure to excite Wu-Tang fans, particularly those who missed last year’s shows. One can only hope that the tour’s buzz might prompt an update on Ghostface’s long awaited Supreme Clientele 2.

Check out the current list of tour dates below. This is just a preliminary lineup as the duo confirmed that more shows will be added. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday (May 26) at 12p.m. EST on RaeAndGhostUnited.com.

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July 26 – Portland, Ore. – Crystal Ballroom

July 28 – Sacramento, Calif. – Ace of Spades

July 29 – Minneapolis, Minn. – The Venue

July 31 – Detroit, Mich. – St. Andrew’s

Aug. 2 – Valparaiso, Ind. – Big Shots

Aug. 3 – Indianapolis, Ind. – The Vogue

Aug. 4 – Cleveland, Ohio – The Agora

Aug. 5 – Chicago, Ill. – The Metro

Aug. 6 – Knoxville, Tenn. – International

Aug. 7 – Atlanta, Ga. – Center Stage

Aug. 10 – Philadelphia, Pa. – TLA

Aug. 12 – Worcester, Mass. – Palladium

Aug. 13 – Washington, D.C. – Howard Theatre

Aug. 14 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos Southend

Aug. 17 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. – House of Blues

Aug. 18 – Raleigh, N.C. – The Ritz

Aug. 19 – Dallas, Texas – Gas Monkey Live

Aug. 20 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Depot

Sept. 1 – Oakland, Calif. – New Parish

Wu-Tang Members, Bad Religion to Join Flaming Lips at NXNE

It was only a couple of hours ago that the Flaming Lips were confirmed for this year's NXNE, but the organizers of the industry showcase have already announced a number of other acts who will be coming to Toronto this year between June 11 and 17.

In addition to the Flaming Lips, other artists who will headline free shows at Yonge-Dundas Square in downtown Toronto are Bad Religion, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, and Matthew Good.

As for other the acts who will be playing in various venues around the city, they include Of Montreal, the Sadies & Andre Williams, Plants and Animals, the Men, Death Grips, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, 2:54, Bleached, Ceremony, Bran Van 3000, Yamantaka//Sonic Titan, Doldrums, Odonis Odonis, Mac DeMarco, Bass Drum of Death, Grass Widow, No Use for a Name, Hollerado, Porcelain Raft, Violens, Killer Mike, Eight and a Half, Purity Ring, Good Riddance, Action Bronson, the Black Belles, DZ Deathrays, and more. There will be roughly 650 bands in all.

The festival also features a NXNE Film portion. This will include the world premiere of What Did You Expect? The Archers of Loaf Live at Cat's Cradle, a documentary about the band's recent reunion.

Lastly, the event also offers the social media-minded NXNE Interactive portion.

Tickets are on sale now. Full festival wristbands cost $50 plus tax. Get yours over at the NXNE website, where you can see the full list of performers announced so far.