Juvenile celebrates the 25th anniversary “Back That Azz Up” with new tour dates including House of Blues Anaheim

Get ready to back that azz up! Juvenile, the hip-hop icon, is throwing a nationwide tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his iconic hit “Back That Azz Up.” Juvenile will make a tour stop at the House of Blues Anaheim, in addition to San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, Denver, and more cities across the U.S. He’ll be joined by The 400 Degreez Band.

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In honor of this milestone, the City of New Orleans is declaring June 11, 2024, as “Back That Azz Up Day,” celebrating the song that has become a cultural phenomenon and a staple of the city’s vibrant musical heritage. To celebrate this new holiday, citizens of Anaheim and the world are invited to play or request the song, and share their favorite memories of the anthem or create new ones using #BackThatAzzUpDay. Juvenile will also be selecting one participant from the Anaheim area from the #BackThatAzzUpChallenge on every social media platform to back their azzes into free tickets to the show.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans has issued a proclamation recognizing the significant impact of “Back That Azz Up.”

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Proclamation Excerpt:

“WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans proudly recognizes the 25th anniversary of the iconic music video ‘Back That Azz Up’ by our very own Juvenile, which was released in 1999 and has since become a defining anthem worldwide and our city’s vibrant musical heritage; and

WHEREAS, ‘Back That Azz Up,’ produced by the legendary Mannie Fresh and featuring the esteemed Lil Wayne, has transcended its roots to become a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its infectious beat and memorable lyrics that continue to resonate with generations; and

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WHEREAS, this legendary song has remarkably become the most played wedding song in America, uniting people across the nation in joy and celebration, and exemplifying the unifying power of music. Over one billion people have been ‘backing it up’ since the 99s and the 2000s; and

WHEREAS, to commemorate this milestone and the enduring legacy of ‘Back That Azz Up,’ Juvenile is launching a nationwide tour, to celebrate 25 years of this groundbreaking music video and its impact on music and culture; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans wishes to honor this historic occasion and the contributions of Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Lil Wayne to the music industry and our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LaToya Cantrell, Mayor of New Orleans, do hereby proclaim June 11, 2024, as ‘Back That Azz Up Day’ in the City of New Orleans, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the music video, and urge all citizens to join in the celebration of this monumental achievement and the artists who have made a lasting impact on our city’s musical legacy.”

Juvenile’s Statement: “I am beyond excited to celebrate 25 years of ‘Back That Azz Up’ with my fans. This song has been a huge part of my musical journey, and it’s amazing to see it still resonate with people today and I can’t wait for the moment each night of the tour when the song drops.

“One thing about me that’s different from other artists is that I really do listen to my fans. And my fans turn out to really know what’s best for me. They are the ones who made me do Tiny Desk. I hadn’t even heard of NPR to be honest. Then they took to the internet and demanded shows in their cities with the band. God is great and my fans sold all of those shows out. That’s why we are going on tour of the rest of the country.

“The other thing I will say is that at this point in my career I realized I really like this live band stuff. I don’t think you’ll ever catch me without my band again I just love it that much. It’s something about it that I’ll never go back to before. And the fans really seem to appreciate that I actually sound like the records singing live with my 400 Degreez Band.”