Example "Excited" To Play Sold Out London O2 Arena Tonight For UK Tour

27 April 2012, 12:15 | Updated: 27 April 2012, 12:18

The 'Stay Awake' rapper says he has been waiting for tonight's sold out show for a long time.

Example says he is excited about taking to the stage at London's O2 Arena tonight (27th April) as part of his current UK arena tour

The 'Changed The Way You Kissed Me' rapper has been touring the country alongside 'Don't Go' rapper Wretch 32 and will play a sold-out concert at the popular London venue later this evening.

"The day has finally arrived. Sold Out O2 Arena," Example tweeted earlier today. "Gonna be hard to pretend I'm not overly excited for the rest of the day. See some of u later."

Example kicked off his UK tour at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena last Friday (20th March), and will continue performing across the UK before wrapping the tour with a show on 6th May at Swindon's Oasis Leisure Centre.

It was announced on Saturday (21st April) that Example will take to the stage at Wembley Stadium on 9th June for the Capital FM Summertime Ball 2012 alongside huge stars like Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, The Wanted and Ed Sheeran.