Post Malone has cancelled the first six dates of his 'Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2' with Jelly Roll, pushing back the start by over three weeks. The artist announced the decision on social media Friday night, explaining he needs more time to complete his forthcoming album, 'The Eternal Buzz'.
The cancelled shows were scheduled for May 13 in El Paso, Texas, and subsequent dates in Waco, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Tampa, Florida; and Oxford, Mississippi. The tour will now begin on June 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Malone still set to perform at three festivals in the interim.
In his statement, Malone said: 'I came to the realization that what we’re trying to do, and what’s possible, isn’t really lining up. The truth is, I promised y’all beautiful people new music, and I don’t have the time to finish it before tour starts. We ain’t ready for tour just yet.' He described the album as a 40-track double album, though only 35 songs have been recorded with scratch vocals so far.
The cancellation comes amid reports of slower-than-expected ticket sales for the tour, contrasting sharply with last year's sold-out 'Big Ass Stadium Tour', which grossed $170 million. Industry observers have speculated about the reasons, including confusion over whether Malone will focus on country or hip-hop/rock in his performances. Malone hinted at a possible genre split in the new album, which is divided into two parts across two CDs.
Neither Malone nor Jelly Roll has released an album since 2024. The delay may allow Malone to release 'The Eternal Buzz' or a single beforehand, potentially boosting ticket sales for the remaining dates, similar to how 'F-1 Trillion' spurred demand for the 2025 tour.
