Drake to make Charlotte tour stop

Hip-hop sensation Drake announced a 27-date tour today that will include a Saturday, May 19 stop at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. His Club Paradise Tour lineup includes Carolinian rapper J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, and French Montana, some of whom were just in Charlotte for CIAA performances at the beginning of March. 

The tour follows the Canadian former "Degrassi: The Next Generation" actor's successful run of college gigs and the November release of his sophomore album, "Take Care." 

Tickets for the Charlotte show go on sale Saturday March 31 at 10 a.m. at www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com, Verizon's Hardees' Thick Burger box office, at select Walmart locations, and by calling 1-800-745-3000. For information on VIP tickets go to www.VIPNation.com.