Opening Acts
Leg One:
Leg Two:
| Tour by Lil Wayne | |
| Start date | March 18, 2011 |
|---|---|
| End date | September 11, 2011 |
| Legs | 2 |
| No. of shows | 67 |
| Lil Wayne concert chronology | |
The I Am Music II Tour (also referred as I Am Still Music Tour), was a North American concert tour headlined by American rapper Lil Wayne, and with several special guests. The tour was announced on January 24, 2011, and the tickets went on sale on February 4. [1]
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Leg Two:
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