Drake Announces 2011 UK tour

Drake has announced details of a UK tour, which is due to take place next year.

The rapper will play five dates, starting at the Academy in Glasgow on January 5.

Drake will also play two dates at London's Hammersmith Apollo on January 7 and 8, before concluding the jaunt in Birmingham on January 14.

The rapper, who released his critically-acclaimed debut 'Thank Me Later' earlier this year, is also set to play dates in continental Europe. Support will come from J.Cole.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (November 5).

Drake's 2011 UK dates are:

• Glasgow, Academy – January 5
• London, Hammersmith Apollo – 7/8
• Manchester, Apollo – 12
• Birmingham, NIA Academy – 14

(by Jason Gregory)

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