Up in Smoke Tour was a landmark West Coast hip-hop concert series in 2000, headlined by Snoop Dogg
The tour was essentially a "family affair" of Aftermath and Priority Records artists. Headliners: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg.
The Up in Smoke Tour featured a diverse lineup of artists, including: Up In Smoke Tour 2000 - med Dr dre- snoop dog- ...
The core performers were supported by an extensive list of legendary guests and collaborators: Main Acts: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Ice Cube.
That investment gave us live performances of "The Next Episode" and "Regulate" that still give us chills 25 years later. It was the moment West Coast hip-hop proved it could produce a tour with the same—or better—production value than the biggest rock shows in the world. Andscape still ranks it as one of the greatest tours of all time for a reason. Up in Smoke Tour was a landmark West
The tour also marked a significant moment in the careers of its headliners. For Dr. Dre, the tour was a triumphant return to the stage after a few years of focus on his record label, Aftermath Entertainment. For Snoop Dogg, the tour was an opportunity to showcase his growth as an artist and entrepreneur. For Eminem, the tour was a breakout moment, introducing him to a wider audience and solidifying his status as a rising star.
The Up In Smoke Tour grossed over $35 million (over $55 million adjusted for 2025 inflation) and sold over 800,000 tickets. But numbers don't tell the story. The Up in Smoke Tour featured a diverse
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg: The Dynamic Duo The heart of the show was the chemistry between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Performing together for the first time in years on such a scale, they revis