Martin Lawrence to pay Grand Rapids a visit during his comedy tour

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Martin Lawrence is set to go on his first comedy tour since 2016 and he is planning on making a stop in Grand Rapids along the way.

Lawrence will bring his “Y’all Know What It Is” tour to Van Andel Arena on Aug. 31. Grand Rapids is just one of 40 cities Lawrence will be visiting on the tour.

It’s set to coincide with the release of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” which will star Lawrence alongside Will Smith for the fourth installment of the series.

“Comedy gives me that instant gratification,” Lawrence said in a statement. “Seeing the fans up close and in person, making people laugh, doing what I love most, this is what it’s all about for me. But hey…y’all know what it is!”

Opening acts for the show will include performances by Deon Cole, Benji Brown and Clayton Thomas.

Tickets will go on sale for the Grand Rapids show at 10 a.m. May 17. You can find more information by clicking here .

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