Up In Smoke Tour 2000 - Med Dr Dre- Snoop Dog- ... Now
The Up in Smoke Tour was more than just a concert series; it was a cultural takeover that defined the peak of the West Coast G-funk era. Spanning 44 cities in the summer of 2000, it remains one of the most legendary hip-hop tours ever assembled. The Iconic Lineup The tour featured an unprecedented roster of talent: Dr. Dre: The mastermind and headliner.
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The Legacy
The tour ran from June to September 2000, hitting 40+ cities in the US before jumping to Europe. It grossed over $35 million, a massive sum at the time for a rap tour. But the money wasn't the point. The Up in Smoke Tour was more than
- Dr. Dre: The don, the producer, the surgeon general of funk.
- Snoop Dogg: The charismatic prince, fresh off his "No Limit" rebirth.
- Eminem: The white-hot phenomenon, riding the tsunami of The Marshall Mathers LP.
- Ice Cube: The veteran gangster, back to claim his throne.
- Xzibit: The hungry new blood, flexing his "Pimp My Ride" energy before the TV show.
- Nate Dogg (R.I.P.): The golden voice of G-funk, tying every hook together.
- Special appearances by: Warren G, Kurupt, Daz Dillinger, and even a young Westside Connection.
The Vibe: 100% Blunted, 0% Chintz
This was not a polished, choreographed pop spectacle. The stage was designed as a grimy, graffiti-covered city street. Center stage? A massive, 50-foot inflatable joint that blew smoke rings into the crowd. The Vibe: 100% Blunted, 0% Chintz This was