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Drake sold out the first of three nights on his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Migos and Roy Woods opened the concert. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

Drake’s “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour wraps up in Atlanta with three shows this weekend at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. His show on Friday, November 16, 2018, was sold out. Aubrey is Drake’s real name. Robb Cohen...

Drake sold out the first of three nights on his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

The crowd cheers on Drake at his sold-out show on Friday, November 16, 2018, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

"Aubrey &The Three Migos Live!” tour started in August to promote Drake's double “Scorpion” album. The three-night stand of the tour is November 16-18, 2018, in Atlanta. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos...

Drake performs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Drake enjoys a visual spectacle, as evidenced during tour performance at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Drake sold out the first of three nights on his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena on Friday. November 16, 2018. Migos and Roy Woods opened the concert. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos...

Drake commanded the stage as he wraps up his latest tour with a three-night stand at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, beginning Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Drake sold out the first of three nights on his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday. November 16, 2018. Migos and Roy Woods opened the concert. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

Drake commanded the stage as the first night of his three-show stop in Atlanta kicked off Friday, November 16, 2018, at State Farm Arena. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Drake sold out the first of three nights on his Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Migos and Roy Woods opened the concert. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

The 32-year-old Canadian rapper Drake wraps up his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 16-18, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Migos, the rap trio who hail from Lawrenceville, performs as part of the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday. November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos...

The rap trio Migos performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos...

The rap trio Migos performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

The rap trio Migos — Offset, Quavo and Takeoff — performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb...

The rap trio Migos performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

The rap trio Migos (Lawrenceville’s own Quavo, Offset and Takeoff) performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November...

The rap trio Migos performs as Drake sold out the first of three nights on the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video...

Drake sold out the first of three nights on his “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena on Friday, November 16, 2018. Migos, the rap trio, joined him on the tour that began in August and wraps up this...Robb Cohen Photography & Video/

Roy Woods opens the show for the “Aubrey & The Three Migos" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday. November 16, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.com

Ed Sheeran played for nearly 51,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 9, 2018. The Atlanta concert was the final night of Ed Sheeran's U.S. "Divide" tour.Ryan Fleisher

Ed Sheeran commanded the stage with only his guitar, "loop station" and charm.Ryan Fleisher

Ed Sheeran played for nearly 51,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 9, 2018. The Atlanta concert was the final night of Ed Sheeran's U.S. "Divide" tour.Ryan Fleisher

Ed Sheeran commanded the massive stage with no backing band, no backing tracks and only his emotive, low-tenor voice and a guitar.Ryan Fleisher

Ed Sheeran played for nearly 51,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 9, 2018. The Atlanta concert was the final night of Ed Sheeran's U.S. "Divide" tour.Ryan Fleisher

Twenty One Pilots conquered the alt-rock charts with its anthems, and brought them to the sold-out State Farm Arena on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.Ryan Fleisher

Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots carried a torch across the stage before slipping behind his drum kit.Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots entertains the State Farm Arena crowd.Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots behind his trademark ski mask.Ryan Fleisher

It was a packed house at State Farm Arena for Twenty One Pilots.Ryan Fleisher

Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots showcased his drumming skills throughout the concert.Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots behind his trademark ski mask.Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph greets the State Farm Arena crowd from behind his trademark ski mask.Ryan Fleisher

Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots showcased his drumming skills throughout the concert. Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph led Twenty One Pilots through a fiery set at State Farm Arena.Ryan Fleisher

Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots behind his trademark ski mask.Ryan Fleisher

Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots showcased his drumming skills throughout the concert.Ryan Fleisher

Twenty One Pilots conquered the alt-rock charts with its anthems, and brought them to the sold-out State Farm Arena on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.Ryan Fleisher

Austin-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Max Frost played a 25-minute set to open the show for Twenty One Pilots at State Farm Arena.Ryan Fleisher

Austin-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Max Frost played a 25-minute set that demonstrated his skill at being a one-man band.Ryan Fleisher

Austin-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Max Frost opened the show for Twenty One Pilots at State Farm Arena.Ryan Fleisher

Singer Aaron Bruno of Awolnation takes flight at State Farm Arena. The band opened for Twenty One Pilots. Ryan Fleisher

Singer Aaron Bruno of Awolnation at State Farm Arena. The band opened for Twenty One Pilots.Ryan Fleisher

Awolnation takes flight at State Farm Arena. The band opened for Twenty One Pilots.Ryan Fleisher

Awolnation opened for Twenty One Pilots at State Farm Arena.Ryan Fleisher

Awolnation opens for Twenty One Pilots at State Farm Arena.Ryan Fleisher

Richard Marx played an intimate show filled with hits at City Winery Atlanta on Oct. 24, 2018. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

-- Xscape performs. The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour entertained a packed State Farm Arena on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/ RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Anthony Hamilton. The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour entertained a packed State Farm Arena on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/ RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

--Anthony Hamilton. The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour entertained a packed State Farm Arena on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/ RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Anthony Hamilton. The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour entertained a packed State Farm Arena on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/ RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

--Anthony Hamilton. The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour entertained a packed State Farm Arena on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Robb Cohen Photography & Video/ RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Josh Groban kicked off his "Bridges" arena tour at Infinite Energy Arena on Oct. 18, 2018. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Broadway vet Idina Menzel is opening for Josh Groban on his "Bridges" tour, which launched at Infinite Energy Arena on Oct. 28, 2018. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds - singer Jim Kerr, guitarist Charlie Burchill, bassist Ged Grimes, vocalist Sarah Brown, guitarist Gordy Goudie and drummer Cherisse Osei played Atlanta's Tabernacle on Oct. 8, 2018. It was the band's...

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr charmed the Tabernacle crowd. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds - singer Jim Kerr, guitarist Charlie Burchill, bassist Ged Grimes, vocalist Sarah Brown, guitarist Gordy Goudie and drummer Cherisse Osei played Atlanta's Tabernacle on Oct. 8, 2018. It was the band's...

Drummer Cherisse Osei has been with Simple Minds since 2017. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr charmed the Tabernacle crowd. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Along with singer Jim Kerr, the other Simple Minds original is guitarist Charlie Burchill. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr charmed the Tabernacle crowd. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds backup singer Sarah Brown brought plenty of texture and gospel-soul to the band's live sound. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr charmed the Tabernacle crowd. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Simple Minds - singer Jim Kerr, guitarist Charlie Burchill, bassist Ged Grimes, vocalist Sarah Brown, guitarist Gordy Goudie and drummer Cherisse Osei played Atlanta's Tabernacle on Oct. 8, 2018. It was the band's...

David Byrne sold out the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 on his American Utopia Tour, with tune-Yards opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Tune-Yards David Byrne sold out the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 on his American Utopia Tour, with tune-Yards opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

David Byrne sold out the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 on his American Utopia Tour, with tune-Yards opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Troye Sivan brought his Bloom Tour to the Coca Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Kim Petras and Leland opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Kim Petras Troye Sivan brought his Bloom Tour to the Coca Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Kim Petras and Leland opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Troye Sivan brought his Bloom Tour to the Coca Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Kim Petras and Leland opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

-- Leland Troye Sivan brought his Bloom Tour to the Coca Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Kim Petras and Leland opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Troye Sivan brought his Bloom Tour to the Coca Cola Roxy Theatre on Monday, October 1, 2018, with Kim Petras and Leland opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Sting and Shaggy proved a more compatible pair than expected on their joint tour, which played to a sold-out crowd at the Tabernacle on Sept. 17, 2018. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

09/16/2018 Atlanta â Dan Reynolds gets close with his audience at Music Midtown. The lead vocalist for Imagine Dragons performed in front of thousands. The two-day event also featured headliner, and Pulitzer...

Butch Walker, a native of Rome, Ga., last played Music Midtown more than 20 years ago. He returned on Sept. 16, 2018 with a vigorous set of rockers. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

Singer Bazzi kept young fans entertained during his Sept. 16. 2018 Music Midtown set. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/AJC

09/16/2018 Atlanta â Janelle Monae performs on the SalesForce stage during the day two of Music Midtown at Piedmont Park. (RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM)

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Janelle Monae performs at the SalesForce stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 Atlanta â Janelle Monae performs on the SalesForce stage during the day two of Music Midtown at Piedmont Park. (RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM)

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- A R I Z O N A performs at the Great Southeast Music Hall stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA...Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Khalid performs at the Great Southeast Music Hall stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC...Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Foster the People performs at the Roxy stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- K.Flay performs at the Roxy stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Robert DeLong preforms at the Cotton Club stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Gucci Mane performs at the SalesForce stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

09/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Billie Eilish performs at the Cotton Club stage during the Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Sunday, September 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)Alyssa Pointer

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