The
Up in Smoke Tour was a
West Coast hip hopWest Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music which originates in the westernmost region of the United States...
tour in 2000 featuring artist
Ice CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer.He began his career as a member of the rap group N.W.A along with group leader Eazy-E, and later launched a successful solo career in music and cinema. In 1992, he married Kimberly...
,
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
,
ProofDeShaun Dupree Holton , better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the hip hop groups Goon Sqwad, 5 Elementz, Promatic, and D12...
,
Snoop DoggCordazar Calvin Broadus , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés...
,
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
,
Nate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California...
,
KuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known as Kurupt, is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
,
D12D12 is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
,
MC RenLorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A.-Biography:...
,
Westside ConnectionWestside Connection was a gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10 who used to be the third member. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996 going platinum that year...
,
Mel-ManMelvin Breeden, better known as Mel-Man, is a hip hop producer from Norfolk, Virginia.-Early life:Mel-Man grew up in the city's toughest neighborhood known as the Hill District. He was always into music as a youth and started rapping and producing locally. He went on to become a local phenom,...
,
Tha EastsidazTha Eastsidaz originally spelled as the Eastsiders was a hip hop group of somewhat reforming the LBC Crew with Snoop Dogg, Lil' C-Style and Techniec. Their first appearance was in the Tommy Boy Records' Ride:Music from the Dimension Motion Picture with Crooked Eye Q on a Battlecat-produced song...
,
Doggy's AngelsDoggy's Angels was a rap trio formed by Snoop Dogg on the "Doggy Style" subsidiary of TVT Records. Members are Big Chan , Coniyac and Kola Loc .The group released one album and single in 2000...
,
Devin The DudeDevin Copeland, better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist. He is best known for his unique rapping style and his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records as well as his 2002 song Lacville '79.-Musical career:...
,
Warren GWarren Griffin III better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is Dr. Dre's step brother. His biggest hit to date was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
, TQ,
Truth HurtsShari Watson , known as Truth Hurts, is an American R&B singer. She is noted for her funky and powerful vocal style.-Biography:...
and
XzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride and the Yo Dawg Internet meme...
.
The tour was originally called the
The Chronic 2000 Tour under the pretext of Dr. Dre's to-be-released collaborative album
The Chronic 20002001 is the second studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre, released November 16, 1999 on Aftermath Records. The album was produced by Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, Lord Finesse, and Scott Storch, and it was recorded during 1998 and 1999. 2001 features guest appearances from rappers such...
(later renamed), with Snoop Dogg stating "Yeah, me,
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
, Also named after the "Cheech & Chong" movie intitled "Up in smoke"
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
,
XzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride and the Yo Dawg Internet meme...
,
ProofDeShaun Dupree Holton , better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the hip hop groups Goon Sqwad, 5 Elementz, Promatic, and D12...
,
Warren GWarren Griffin III better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is Dr. Dre's step brother. His biggest hit to date was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
, and
Nate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California...
," in September 1999.
The
Up in Smoke Tour was a
West Coast hip hopWest Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music which originates in the westernmost region of the United States...
tour in 2000 featuring artist
Ice CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer.He began his career as a member of the rap group N.W.A along with group leader Eazy-E, and later launched a successful solo career in music and cinema. In 1992, he married Kimberly...
,
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
,
ProofDeShaun Dupree Holton , better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the hip hop groups Goon Sqwad, 5 Elementz, Promatic, and D12...
,
Snoop DoggCordazar Calvin Broadus , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés...
,
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
,
Nate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California...
,
KuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known as Kurupt, is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
,
D12D12 is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
,
MC RenLorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A.-Biography:...
,
Westside ConnectionWestside Connection was a gangsta rap group consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10 who used to be the third member. The group's debut album, Bow Down, reached the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 in 1996 going platinum that year...
,
Mel-ManMelvin Breeden, better known as Mel-Man, is a hip hop producer from Norfolk, Virginia.-Early life:Mel-Man grew up in the city's toughest neighborhood known as the Hill District. He was always into music as a youth and started rapping and producing locally. He went on to become a local phenom,...
,
Tha EastsidazTha Eastsidaz originally spelled as the Eastsiders was a hip hop group of somewhat reforming the LBC Crew with Snoop Dogg, Lil' C-Style and Techniec. Their first appearance was in the Tommy Boy Records' Ride:Music from the Dimension Motion Picture with Crooked Eye Q on a Battlecat-produced song...
,
Doggy's AngelsDoggy's Angels was a rap trio formed by Snoop Dogg on the "Doggy Style" subsidiary of TVT Records. Members are Big Chan , Coniyac and Kola Loc .The group released one album and single in 2000...
,
Devin The DudeDevin Copeland, better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist. He is best known for his unique rapping style and his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records as well as his 2002 song Lacville '79.-Musical career:...
,
Warren GWarren Griffin III better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is Dr. Dre's step brother. His biggest hit to date was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
, TQ,
Truth HurtsShari Watson , known as Truth Hurts, is an American R&B singer. She is noted for her funky and powerful vocal style.-Biography:...
and
XzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride and the Yo Dawg Internet meme...
.
Background
The tour was originally called the
The Chronic 2000 Tour under the pretext of Dr. Dre's to-be-released collaborative album
The Chronic 20002001 is the second studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre, released November 16, 1999 on Aftermath Records. The album was produced by Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, Lord Finesse, and Scott Storch, and it was recorded during 1998 and 1999. 2001 features guest appearances from rappers such...
(later renamed), with Snoop Dogg stating "Yeah, me,
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
, Also named after the "Cheech & Chong" movie intitled "Up in smoke"
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
,
XzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride and the Yo Dawg Internet meme...
,
ProofDeShaun Dupree Holton , better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the hip hop groups Goon Sqwad, 5 Elementz, Promatic, and D12...
,
Warren GWarren Griffin III better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. He is Dr. Dre's step brother. His biggest hit to date was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994...
, and
Nate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California...
," in September 1999. By April 2000, Ice Cube was on board as part of the tour, which was slated for a June 15 start in San Diego.
MC RenLorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A.-Biography:...
, one time MC of N.W.A, was expected to join the tour in order to have reunited version of N.W.A along with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg. Come May the tour was officially known as the
Up In Smoke Tour, and Dr. Dre was promising fans "It's gonna be incredible. We're gonna give everybody that's been buying our records a real show, something they've never seen before."
By June, the month which the tour began in, plans were finalized with
KuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known as Kurupt, is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
joining the tour. It was decided that he would start the opening set which would be followed by Warren G and Xzibit, then Ice Cube would take the third spot whilst Eminem would take the fourth set. Dr. Dre would be the final set with collaborations including Snoop Dogg and the N.W.A reunion taking place during this segment. Also, surprise guests were promised during various shows.
In October 2009,
Aftermath EntertainmentAftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records.-History:...
artist
Bishop LamontPhilip Martin , better known by his stage name Bishop Lamont, is an American rapper from Carson, California, signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label.-Biography:...
said to expect another Up In Smoke Tour when Dr. Dre's final studio album, Detox finally drops. Expected people to tour are:
G-UnitG-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mixtapes. The name of the group is short for Guerilla Unit as well as Gangsta Unit.-Early days:...
,
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
,
Snoop DoggCordazar Calvin Broadus , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés...
and other Aftermath artists.
DVD release
Ice CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer.He began his career as a member of the rap group N.W.A along with group leader Eazy-E, and later launched a successful solo career in music and cinema. In 1992, he married Kimberly...
performance
- "Hello
"Hello" is the first single from Ice Cube's sixth studio album War & Peace - Volume 2 . The song is an N.W.A. reunion featuring former groupmates Dr. Dre and MC Ren. The lyrics to the infectious chorus are:"I started this gangsta shit....
" (featuring MC RenLorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A.-Biography:...
)
- "You Can Do It
"You Can Do It" is a single by Ice Cube featuring Mack 10 and Ms. Toi. It appeared on Ice Cube's War & Peace Vol. 2 as well as the soundtracks for the 2000 motion picture Next Friday and the 2001 motion picture Save the Last Dance....
" (featuring Ms. Toi)
- "The Gutter Stuff"
- "The Playa Ya Love to Hate"
- "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted"
- "We Be Clubbin'
"We Be Clubbin" is the first single from Ice Cube's soundtrack, The Player's Club. The single was not a major success, only making it to #32 on the Rhythmic Top 40 single chart...
"
EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , known by his primary stage name Eminem, or by his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album...
/
ProofDeShaun Dupree Holton , better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the hip hop groups Goon Sqwad, 5 Elementz, Promatic, and D12...
performance
- "**** You"
- "Dead Wrong" (The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , popularly known as Biggie Smalls , Frank White , and by his primary stage name The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper.Raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Wallace grew up during...
cover)
- "Under the Influence" (with D12
D12 is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
)
- "Marshall Mathers"
- "Criminal"
- "The Real Slim Shady
"The Real Slim Shady" is a hip hop song written by Eminem for his second album The Marshall Mathers LP . It was released as the lead single a week before the album's release...
"
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
/
Snoop DoggCordazar Calvin Broadus , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés...
performance
- "The Next Episode
"The Next Episode" is a single by Dr. Dre released in 2000 from his album 2001, which was released in 1999. It features Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, & Kurupt. It was the third single from 2001 and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. It sold 146,570 copies between 2001 and 2002 in the UK...
" (Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, KuruptRicardo Emmanuel Brown , better known as Kurupt, is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
and Nate DoggNathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California...
)
- "Who Am I (What's My Name)?
"What's My Name?", also known as "Who Am I? , is the solo debut single from rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. The song was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #8.-Background:The song, produced by Dr...
" (Snoop Dogg)
- "Nuthin' but a "G" Thang" (Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg)
- "B**** Please" (Snoop Dogg featuring Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride and the Yo Dawg Internet meme...
)
- "What's the Difference" (Dr. Dre featuring Xzibit and Eminem)
- "Forgot About Dre
"Forgot About Dre" is a Grammy Award-winning single from Dr. Dre's 2001, featuring Eminem, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, #14 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #7 in the UK Singles Chart...
" (Dr. Dre featuring Eminem)
- "Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and record executive from Compton, California....
, Big PunChristopher Rios , better known by his stage name Big Pun , was an American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s...
, BiggieChristopher George Latore Wallace , popularly known as Biggie Smalls , Frank White , and by his primary stage name The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper.Raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Wallace grew up during...
, Roger TroutmanRoger Troutman was the lead singer of the band Zapp who helped to pave the way for West Coast hip hop after the scene's rappers heavily sampled his music over the years. Troutman was well known for his use of the talkbox, a device that is connected to an instrument to create different vocal effects...
and 2PacTupac Amaru Shakur , also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He has sold 75 million albums to date and is one of the best-selling music artists in the world. In addition to his status as a top-selling recording artist, Shakur was a promising actor and a social...
Tribute" (Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
- "California Love
"California Love" is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single upon his release from prison in 1995. A popular remix version of the song appeared on his 1996 double album All Eyez on Me...
" (Dr. Dre with samples of 2Pac)
- "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
"2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" is a hip hop song written by 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger for 2Pac's 1996 double album All Eyez on Me. The song is a duet performed by 2Pac and Snoop Dogg. "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" was released as promotional recording and was the album's second single, after...
" (Snoop Dogg with samples of 2Pac)
- "**** You" (Dr. Dre featuring Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland, better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist. He is best known for his unique rapping style and his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records as well as his 2002 song Lacville '79.-Musical career:...
and Snoop Dogg)
- "Let Me Ride
"Let Me Ride" is the third single released by Dr. Dre from his 1992 album The Chronic. It experienced moderate success on the charts until it became a hit after Dr. Dre won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance during the Grammy Awards of 1994. Snoop Dogg is involved for a "Rollin' in my...
Intro" (Truth HurtsShari Watson , known as Truth Hurts, is an American R&B singer. She is noted for her funky and powerful vocal style.-Biography:...
)
- "Let Me Ride" (Dr. Dre)
- "Still D.R.E.
"Still D.R.E." is a song by Dr. Dre, released as the lead single from his multi-platinum second album 2001. This song features Snoop Dogg on the intro, chorus and outro.-Background:...
" (Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg)