Now that DMX has declined the celebrity boxing match against George Zimmerman, the rapper is free to prepare for a North American mini-tour.

According to his official website, the rapper will kick off his upcoming outing at the Midnite Rodeo in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 28. The trek will hit several cities in Texas, including Houston and San Antonio, before wrapping up March 12 at the Howlin' Wolf in New Orleans, Louisiana.

His rep Domenick Nat said "We are happy to announce that DMX is continuing to do what he does best... music," i "The team is very excited about this tour and it is the first of many that we have planned for 2014."

Additional dates will be announced at a later time. Tickets at select venues are available via TicketMaster.com now.

Here's the dates for DMX's spring tour:

2/28 -- Charlotte, NC, Midnite Rodeo
3/6 -- Abilene, TX, Lucky Mule Saloon
3/7 -- Houston, TX, Scout Bar
3/8 -- San Antonio, TX, Backstage Live
3/9 -- Pharr, TX, Pharr Events Center
3/10 -- Laredo, TX, Club Annex at the Laredo Energy Arena
3/11 -- Corpus Christi, TX, Brewster Street Ice House
3/12 -- Dallas, TX, Trees
3/13 -- New Orleans, LA, The Howlin' Wolf

 

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