Nas Announces Jones Experience Tour

Nas is hitting the road this summer in support of his untitled ninth studio album, which hits stores today. The jaunt, which is being dubbed 'The Jones Experience,' will kick off on July 22 in Montreal, wrapping September 5 in Minneapolis. Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica and DJ Green Lantern will join Nas on the 21-date trek.

"I felt this experience was important because I wanted to touch my fans in an intimate setting with this new album," Nas said in a statement. All the fans that have supported me over the years, I truly appreciate it and this is my way of giving back. My album drops on July 15 and I hope to take the movement from the stores to the stage. Bootleg it or buy it... Just make sure you got it."

The Jones Experience Tour Dates:

7/19: Chicago, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (Rock the Bells)
7/20: Toronto, Arrow Hall (Rock the Bells)
7/22: Montreal, Metropolis
7/24: Burlington, VT, Higher Ground
7/25: New Haven, CT, Toad's Place
7/26: Boston, Comcast Center (Rock the Bells)
7/27: Washington D.C., Merriweather Post Pavilion (Rock the Bells)
7/29: Charlotte, NC, Amos' Southend
7/30: Charleston, SC, Music Farm
7/31: Atlanta, Center Stage
8/1: New Orleans, House of Blues
8/8: Las Vegas, House of Blues
8/10: San Diego, CA, House of Blues
8/14: Reno, NV, New Oasis
8/15: Chico, CA, Senator Theatre
8/16: San Francisco, Shoreline Amphitheatre (Rock the Bells)
8/22: Park City, UT, Harry O's
8/23: Denver, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre (Rock the Bells)
8/24: Austin, Emo's
8/25: Houston, Warehouse Live
8/26: Dallas, House of Blues
8/28: Cleveland, House of Blues
8/29: Detroit, Chene Park
8/30: Champaign, IL, Canopy Park
9/3: St. Louis, The Pageant
9/4: Milwaukee, The Rave
9/5: Minneapolis, First Avenue
9/6: Quincy, WA, The Gorge Amphitheatre (Rock the Bells)