Tyga @ The Venue Scottsdale

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Venue Scottsdale

7117 E. 3rd Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category: Music Venues

Region: Central Scottsdale

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Tyga is scheduled to perform Friday, July 8, at The Venue Scottsdale.

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• Tyga (Rapper)
• Hip-Hop and Rap
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