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In the year 2000, the landscape of hip-hop was shifting. The East Coast had dominated the late 90s, and the West Coast was still reeling from the tragic deaths of titans like Tupac Shakur and the fracturing of the Death Row Records empire. The genre needed a reminder of who built the modern industry.
The tour was essentially a "family affair" of Aftermath and Priority Records artists. Headliners: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg.
The "Up in Smoke Tour" was not just a musical event but a cultural phenomenon. It showcased the camaraderie and collective talent of West Coast rappers during a period when the region was particularly influential in shaping hip-hop's mainstream sound. The tour included performances by: Up In Smoke Tour 2000 - med Dr dre- snoop dog- ...
Special Guests: The tour featured an expansive supporting cast including Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Warren G, MC Ren, Kurupt, Mack 10, WC, Devin the Dude, and groups like D12 and Tha Eastsidaz. Key Highlights and Performances
In 2000, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg embarked on a summer concert tour that would become one of the most iconic and influential in hip-hop history. The Up in Smoke Tour, which took place from June to August 2000, featured a star-studded lineup, including Eminem, Nate Dogg, and others. The tour was a massive success, grossing over $30 million and cementing the status of its headliners as hip-hop legends. The West Coast Resurrection: Inside the Up in
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1. The Blueprint for Superstar Tours: Before this, major acts like The Rolling Stones or U2 did massive stadium tours. Rap was seen as "dangerous" for big venues. The Up In Smoke Tour proved that hip-hop could not only fill arenas but could command the same stage production budget as rock legends. The tour was essentially a "family affair" of
The Up In Smoke Tour grossed over $35 million—unheard of for a hip-hop tour at the time. More importantly, it shattered the industry's ceiling. Before 2000, rock bands like Kiss or The Rolling Stones had the touring monopoly. Afterward? Every rapper wanted pyrotechnics, props, and a live band.
The Up In Smoke Tour wasn't just a concert; it was a victory lap for the West Coast’s resurrection and arguably the greatest Hip-Hop tour ever assembled.