Addison Rae’s Tour: Austin Gets First Dibs on Whatever This Is

Oh joy, Addison Rae—the human embodiment of a TikTok algorithm’s fever dream—is bringing her "art" to Austin. Because nothing says "cultural milestone" like a former Hype House member headlining ACL Live, a venue that once hosted actual musicians. But hey, at least we’ll finally have an answer to the age-old question: What happens when you autotune a personality vacuum?\n\nRae’s debut album, Addison, somehow clawed its way to No. 4 on the Billboard charts, proving once and for all that streaming numbers are just a fancy way of laundering clout. The album, a masterclass in lyrical depth (see: Diet Pepsi), was produced by a trio of women, which is honestly the most impressive thing about it. Three whole people! To make songs about… headphones? Fashion? Guns? It’s unclear. But critics are calling it "a thing that exists."\n\nAustin, ever the trend-chaser, gets the honor of launching the North American leg of this spectacle. Because what better way to celebrate our "weird" city than with a performer whose entire brand is not weird, just expensive? Fans (read: 14-year-olds with their parents’ credit cards) can snag presale tickets now, because nothing says "investment" like paying $200 to watch someone lip-sync over a backing track.\n\nAnd let’s not forget the tour’s pièce de résistance: Rae’s live performance at NYC’s The Box, a venue known for its… ahem… avant-garde interpretations of talent. If that’s the bar, then Austin’s in for a real treat. Will she dance? Will she sing? Will she simply manifest vibes? The world may never know. But one thing’s for sure: the tacos still won’t be haute enough for her.\n\nSo mark your calendars, Austin. September 22 is the day we all collectively ask: Wait, who booked this? And more importantly—why?