Kevin Gates Announces National ‘The Amilio Tour’ Stopping at Rupp Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2025
LEXINGTON, KY. (May 5, 2025) – RIAA multi-platinum certified rap superstar & entrepreneur, Kevin Gates, announces national ‘The Amilio Tour.’ The tour, presented by Live Nation, will include 36 shows, and will make a stop in downtown Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2025. ‘The Amilio Tour’ is hosted by DJ Chose across all dates. The tour announcement follows Kevin’s recently released Platinum-single follow up “Hard For Pt. 2 (Many Times)” and the March 2025 mixtape, “I’m Him 2.”
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, breadwinneralumni.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Presale Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning Tuesday, May 6 at 10 A.M. until Thursday, May 8 at 10 P.M. through the Citi Entertainment program. Citi is the official card of The Amilio Tour. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
The artist presale will begin on Wednesday, May 7 at 10 A.M. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, May 9 at 10 A.M.
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About Kevin Gates
Kevin Gates is a chart-topping rapper, singer, and entrepreneur known for his raw lyricism, introspective storytelling, and deep Southern roots. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gates began making music in the mid-2000s, gaining a loyal following with his mixtapes that showcased his unique blend of melodic hooks and street-hardened verses. His breakout mixtape, Stranger Than Fiction (2013), debuted in the Top 40 of the Billboard 200, paving the way for his critically acclaimed debut album, Islah (2016), which earned platinum certification and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 without features. Gates has amassed multiple platinum singles, including hits like “2 Phones,” “Really Really,” and “I Don’t Get Tired,” and has been recognized with several BET Hip Hop Award nominations. Beyond music, he is a successful businessman with his Bread Winners’ Association label and an inspirational figure known for his candid discussions about mental health, spirituality, and personal growth.
About Rupp Arena
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
Since 1976, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center has served as the home court of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, regularly leading the national attendance average. Rupp Arena has hosted legendary artists such as Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Since 2018, Oak View Group and Live Nation Arenas have provided booking services to Rupp Arena. During the last 18 months, Rupp Arena has broken all previous audience attendance and revenue records in its storied 43-year history.
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class-owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.