Tory Lanez’s Not On ‘Tor,’ Tour is changing shape after its New York City launch generated enough demand for organizers to pursue bigger rooms in multiple markets. The event series is built around listening parties, DJ sets and guest appearances rather than conventional concerts by the artist himself, who cannot attend because he is serving a prison sentence following his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
A post from Lanez’s Instagram account said the New York event was strong enough to prompt upgrades across the run. Los Angeles has already moved to a larger venue and additional tickets have been put on sale. In Pittsburgh and New Orleans, existing tickets are to be refunded while organizers look to secure bigger venues and replacement dates.
The update provides a useful distinction for anyone tracking the dates: a venue upgrade is not simply an increase in ticket inventory. It can mean a new building, a new seating or capacity configuration, a fresh on-sale process, or—in the cases of Pittsburgh and New Orleans—a pause while a new date is arranged. Ticket holders should therefore treat the refund notice as the operative update for those two cities rather than assuming an original ticket will automatically carry over.
What the Not On ‘Tor,’ Tour actually is
Despite its tour branding, this is not a traditional performance tour fronted by Lanez onstage. The format described for the series centers on communal album listening, DJ programming and appearances from other guests. That model lets an audience gather around an artist’s recent music while shifting the live portion of the night to DJs, hosts and invited performers.
The New York City opening took place on September 25. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Bobby Shmurda, N3on, A$AP Ferg and Pressa were among those in attendance. Their presence illustrates the appeal—and the variability—of a guest-driven event: recognizable figures can turn an album listening session into a broader local nightlife and hip-hop gathering, but the appeal of any individual stop may depend on who ultimately appears.
That is also why attendees should be precise about expectations. A listening party is an event focused on playing recorded music for a crowd, often with DJs, hosts or guests; it does not inherently indicate a live set from the recording artist. A DJ set generally means a DJ selecting and mixing music for the audience. And a guest appearance may range from an onstage moment to attendance at the event. The announced format supports the prospect of guests, but it does not establish a promised lineup for future stops.
The event series has drawn attention not only because of its unusual format but because of the circumstances surrounding Lanez’s absence. That has produced a split response: some fans have objected to the live events in light of his conviction, while others have defended the initiative. A discussion featuring Marc Lamont Hill, Mona and QueenzFlip reflected that disagreement, with Hill and Mona saying they could not support the project and QueenzFlip arguing that Lanez is innocent.
It is important to separate that debate from the established event information. The reported operational changes are that Los Angeles has upgraded to a larger venue, while Pittsburgh and New Orleans are issuing refunds until larger spaces and new dates can be secured. Arguments around the case and the series’ appropriateness are matters of public opinion; they do not change the stated ticketing process.
Los Angeles and Washington, DC are the next named stops
The listed schedule identifies Los Angeles as the next stop, set for October 15 at Catch One, followed by Washington, DC, on October 22 at Culture. The Los Angeles date is the one specifically said to have shifted into a bigger venue, with new tickets placed on sale through the link referenced by Lanez’s account.
For people considering Los Angeles, the practical implication is straightforward: a bigger venue can create a new opportunity to buy tickets, but buyers should confirm the current listing and venue details before making plans. The move may also affect entry arrangements, start times or other event logistics, none of which have been detailed in the available update.
For Washington, DC, the available information names Culture and October 22 but does not establish a venue upgrade, a revised ticket policy or a guest list. It is reasonable to expect the event to follow the broad listening-party/DJ/guest format used in the series, but it would be speculation to present any particular appearance as confirmed.
Pittsburgh and New Orleans: why refunds matter
The Pittsburgh and New Orleans changes are more consequential than a simple room upgrade because the original tickets are being refunded. A refund generally returns the buyer’s payment for the canceled or altered booking; it is not the same as an exchange and does not necessarily preserve access to a later event. Here, the stated reason is that organizers are still trying to lock in both larger venues and new dates.
Until those pieces are secured, neither city has a replacement date identified in the event update. Fans in those markets should avoid treating prior plans as active. A new announcement could introduce different venue capacity, ticket availability and timing. It could also require a separate purchase if a new sale is opened, though no exact process beyond the refunds has been specified.
- Los Angeles: moved to a larger venue; additional tickets are said to be on sale.
- Washington, DC: listed for October 22 at Culture; no change to the location or ticket process has been described.
- Pittsburgh: tickets are to be refunded while a larger venue and new date are pursued.
- New Orleans: tickets are to be refunded while a larger venue and new date are pursued.
Demand is clear, but the rollout remains in motion
The New York turnout evidently gave organizers confidence that the original scale of the events could be expanded. That matters because a larger venue is a tangible response to demand rather than merely a promotional claim. Still, the scale-up creates different outcomes city by city: Los Angeles has an identified upgrade, while Pittsburgh and New Orleans remain in a rescheduling phase.
There is a broader cultural context for the attention around this kind of event. Hip-hop communities often gather around releases through DJ-led nights, pop-up appearances and collective listening experiences, and the format can keep the focus on music and social atmosphere even where a central artist is not physically present. Readers interested in a different example of hip-hop’s institutional and community-facing side can see this look at a hip-hop cultural summit led by Chuck D and graffiti pioneer Cornbread.
But the Lanez events also underscore a limit of interpreting demand as universal approval. People can be interested in an album, a DJ-led night, a city’s guest lineup or the communal experience while holding sharply different views about the artist and his conviction. The public backlash surrounding the series makes that separation especially visible. Strong attendance in one city establishes interest in that event; it does not settle the ethical argument being voiced around it.
For now, the most concrete development is the venue strategy. The New York launch has led to a larger Los Angeles booking and to planned rework in Pittsburgh and New Orleans. The upcoming named dates are October 15 in Los Angeles at Catch One and October 22 in Washington, DC, at Culture. Any further guests, replacement dates or venue details remain matters for future official updates rather than assumptions drawn from the New York gathering.
