Kota the Friend US Tour
Starts Aug 28 in Florida

Brooklyn, NY – August 26, 2025 – Independent hip hop star Kota the Friend kicks off his No Rap on Sunday Tour this week in Florida, beginning Thursday, August 28 in Tampa, with stops across 20 U.S. cities. The tour will conclude in Brooklyn, NY on October 16, a special night that also marks Kota’s birthday.

The tour builds on the success of Kota’s No Rap on Sunday album, which debuted with exclusive fan access on the EVEN platform.  Kota stated, “Every project I drop is more than just music—it’s a way to connect with my people on a deeper level. With No Rap on Sunday, I wanted to give fans something special from day one, starting with early access and extending into this tour.”

Kota also launched the No Rap on Sunday Verse Challenge, giving independent artists the chance to create their own verse for the album’s title track. Winners in select cities will open for Kota and receive a special feature from him on their next song. “This is about shining a light on independent artists who are out here grinding just like I was,” Kota told NYC Newswire. “If I can help them get seen and heard by new audiences, then we all win.”

The No Rap on Sunday Tour includes the following dates and venues:

• Tampa, FL – Orpheum – Thursday, August 28

• Fort Lauderdale, FL – Stache – Friday, August 29

• Orlando, FL – The Abbey – Saturday, August 30

• Seattle, WA – Showbox Market – Wednesday, September 3

• Portland, OR – Nova PDX – Thursday, September 4

• San Francisco, CA – Midway – Friday, September 5

• Los Angeles, CA – Vermont Hollywood – Saturday, September 6

• Denver, CO – Cervantes Ballroom – Thursday, September 11

• Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar – Friday, September 12

• Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater – Saturday, September 13

• El Paso, TX – 808 – Tuesday, September 16

• Austin, TX – Mohawk – Thursday, September 18

• Houston, TX – Warehouse Live – Friday, September 19

• San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger – Saturday, September 20

• Dallas, TX – Trees – Sunday, September 21

• Chicago, IL – Outset – Saturday, September 27

• Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club – Friday, October 3

• Washington, DC – Howard Theatre – Saturday, October 4

• Philadelphia, PA – City Winery – Wednesday, October 8

• Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Thursday, October 16

“Closing the tour in Brooklyn on my birthday makes it even more special,” Kota said. “That night is going to be unforgettable, not just for me but for everybody in the building. Brooklyn raised me, and I can’t wait to celebrate this moment at home.”

Tickets are available now at kotathefriend.com/tour