[3] On December 11, 2020, Kid Cudi released his seventh solo album, the long awaited Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.

On September 25, 2021, Cudi revealed he was preparing for an upcoming concert tour in promotion for Man on the Moon III, when he wrote on Twitter that he's "been bookin venues for months.

[7][8] Following the release of both projects, Cudi revealed on Twitter he would be performing songs from his debut mixtape, as well as "Love", the bonus track from his greatest hits compilation.

[9][10] American musicians Don Toliver, Denzel Curry, 070 Shake, and Strick, were scheduled as the opening acts for the North American leg, however, on August 12, Toliver announced he would not be able to fulfill his duties on the tour due to "production/logistical issues.

[12] The line-up for the festival includes musicians such as Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, Haim, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Pusha T, Jaden and Chip tha Ripper, among others.