One of the biggest surprises of the spring tour season was the rise of big-ticket hip-hop shows. Rap music has had a mixed reputation at the box office, but package treks lead by Kanye West and Jay-Z sold out arenas across the country with massive spectacles. Click below for more on what these MCs have done to turn themselves into big touring draws.

• Kanye, Jay-Z Prove Hip-Hop Tours Can Be Big Business

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