Atlanta rapper and platinum-selling artist J.I.D will bring his epic God Does Like World Tour to Melbourne next May.
Joining J.I.D is one of music’s most exciting emerging voices, Jordan Ward, promising an electrifying tour packed with raw, unfiltered hip hop energy.
The tour follows the release of J.I.D’s fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly. The 15-track project features an all-star lineup including Clipse, Ciara, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, Vince Staples, Westside Gunn, 6lack, Jessie Reyez, Earthgang, Mereba, and Baby Kia. Widely acclaimed by critics and fans, the album has been hailed as one of the year’s standout rap releases, with Wonderland calling J.I.D “one of rap’s most reliable presences.”
Running Times
- Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Start Time: 7:30 pm
- Jordan Ward: TBC
- J.I.D: TBC
- Event Concludes: TBC
Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.
Important Event Information
- There are several options for your journey to Margaret Court Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
- To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
- Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
- Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Door 7, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
- If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.
Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.
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J.I.D
Born and raised in East Atlanta, GRAMMY-nominated rapper J.I.D emerged with his 2015 EP DiCaprio before signing to J. Cole’s Dreamville/Interscope Records. His major-label debut The Never Story (2017) and follow-up DiCaprio 2 (2018) established him as one of hip hop’s most dynamic voices, earning a spot in XXL’s Freshman Class. He further rose to prominence with Dreamville’s chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019) and his global hit collaboration with Imagine Dragons, “Enemy,” which achieved 4x Platinum status and nearly two billion streams.
In 2022, J.I.D released The Forever Story, praised as a modern classic and home to the viral 3x Platinum single “Surround Sound.” Building on its success, his 2025 album God Does Like Ugly showcased collaborations with Clipse, Ciara, Vince Staples and more, instantly hailed as one of the year’s standout rap records. Known for his dexterous lyricism and electrifying live shows, J.I.D has sold out venues worldwide and now embarks on his biggest global run yet with the God Does Like World Tours.
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Jordan Ward
Born and raised in St. Louis, Jordan Ward is one of music’s most exciting emerging voices. Influenced by legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and Nas, he first explored his talents in choir and musical theatre before pursuing dance professionally at 18 in Los Angeles. Ward went on to perform with artists including Justin Bieber, Janet Jackson, Becky G and Beyoncé, notably appearing in Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary.
Transitioning into music, Ward released early projects A Peak at the Summit and Remain Calm before breaking through with his 2023 debut album FORWARD. Featuring standout tracks “WHITE CROCS” and “FAMJAM4000,” the album earned widespread acclaim, with Rolling Stone and Complex naming it among the year’s best. His rapid rise was further recognised with a 2024 NAACP nomination for Most Outstanding New Artist.
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