Stand Up! Ludacris Opens Live Nation Concert Series At American Dream

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Stand up! Ludacris will be "disturbing tha peace" on stage at American Dream in May, the mall said in a news release.

The mall has partnered with Live Nation to bring a series of concerts to the main stage, beginning with Ludacris, a rap mogul and star of the "Fast and the Furious" movies.

Other acts will include rappers J.I., Sheck Wes, and Lil Tjay; DJs and producers Two Friends; and Band-Maid, a rock band from Japan.

AD and Live Nation now have a multi-year partnership, the mall said. Plans not only include concerts, but also "unique live experiences like fan-to-artist activations, pop-up shops, launch parties for new music releases and upcoming tours, and more."

Tickets to all shows go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com.

“We are excited to partner with American Dream and create a new and unique live platform that connects live performers with their fans in an exciting new way,” said Geoff Gordon, Regional President, Live Nation Northeast. “We see a lot of potential here at American Dream to showcase a diverse lineup of entertainment options designed to enhance the customer experience and drive new audiences to the entertainment and retail center.”

“American Dream provides guests with experiences that can’t be found anywhere else, like the incredibly popular amusement park takeover concert series we’ve created,” said Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream. “A partnership with Live Nation takes our property to a new level. The impact and value Live Nation brings as our content provider gives artists another unique platform to inspire their fans.”