Rapper Erica Banks is making headlines again for trading in her mic for a stripper pole, announcing a U.S. stripping tour that’s got the internet in an absolute frenzy!
The former 1501 Certified Entertainment artist just dropped a bombshell announcement on Instagram, revealing she’s embarking on a “One Night Only Stage Tour” set to kick off on June 1, 2025. This bold move is sending shockwaves through the hip-hop world, sparking everything from hype to heavy shade.
The tour is hitting some major hotspots across the South. It starts at Miami’s Klub24, then rolls through Houston, Dallas, and St. Louis, and wraps up at Atlanta’s legendary Magic City on June 14. These aren’t just your typical club nights; Banks is charging a whopping $1,000 and upwards for private dances, turning this into a high-roller experience for fans wanting an up-close-and-personal moment with the star. She’s even calling it a bucket list moment, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that it’s something she’s always wanted to check off.
She enthusiastically wrote, “You read it right, boo. CALL ALL BALLERS & SHOT CALLERS THANK YA! Catch me at your fave Strip Club next week on my stage tour 
This one’s been on my Bucket list 
Which date are you coming to?”. The tour, initially planned to end on the 7th, will now run through June 14.
Of course, a move this unconventional is bound to stir up some chatter, and not all of it’s been positive. Social media has been buzzing since the news dropped, with many criticizing her decision.
But if you know Erica Banks, you know she’s not one to back down. The “Buss It” rapper quickly clapped back at the haters, defending her decision with a spicy response: “My strip tour got y’all in a frenzy. Are y’all ok? 
you don’t have to be a hater, babe. Your boyfriend won’t. So let’s just all have a ball and enjoy this.”
This isn’t the first time Banks has confidently stood her ground. Since getting two BBL surgeries, she’s been openly content and happy with her choices to make said enhancements. During the BET Awards last year, she preached body positivity and encouraged people not to listen to “randoms online.”
For those who might not know, Banks, 26, has been a force in hip-hop for a while now. She started rapping in high school, dropped out of nursing school to chase her musical dreams, and hit it big with “Buss It” in 2020. That track exploded on TikTok, making her a household name and landing her a deal with Warner Records in 2021. With a string of mixtapes and a confident, unapologetic flow, Banks has built a loyal fanbase that appreciates her bold style.
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