KENDRICK Lamar has confirmed a Scottish gig date as he heads on a brand new world tour.

The rap superstar finally released his long-awaited album Mr Morale & the Big Steppers to critical acclaim on Friday, having left it five years since putting out his previous record Damn.

Now fans will be thrilled to learn it’s not only new music to enjoy but a series of tour dates from the Humble rapper including multiple stops in the UK.

The Big Steppers tour will see Baby Keem, Lamar’s cousin and family ties collaborator, provide support on all dates.

The National:

Meanwhile Tanna Leone, an LA-based artist signed to Lamar’s label pgLang, will support on certain dates.

Lamar will perform at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Wednesday, November 2.

Other UK dates include:

Thu Nov 03 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
Fri Nov 04 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
Sat Nov 05 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Mon Nov 07 – London, UK – The O2
Tue-Nov 08 – London, UK – The O2
Sun Nov 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Wed Nov 16 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

Tickets go on general sale on Friday May 20 at 12pm local time. They can be purchased here.