R - Kelly Double Up Tour
The R. Kelly Double Up Tour was a major concert tour that took place in 2005-2006. Here are some interesting facts about the tour:
Box Office:
The tour was a commercial success, grossing over $20 million in ticket sales in the United States alone. r kelly double up tour
Lowlights:
The Fourth Quarter:
In a jarring pivot, Kelly emerged dressed as an orchestra conductor, transitioning into a grand finale led by the sing-along anthem "Happy People". The Setlist: Hits vs. New Material Step in the Name of Love (Remix) –
- Step in the Name of Love (Remix) – Transitioning from slow jam to the L.O.V.E. dance.
- Ignition (Remix) – Arguably the loudest singalong of the night.
- Trapped in the Closet – A 12-minute abridged version of Chapters 1-5, complete with Kelly narrating the chaotic affair like a one-man play.
- I Believe I Can Fly – The obligatory finale before the encore.
A Commercial Peak
The tour and its eponymous album represent a complex intersection of musical dominance and a public persona increasingly at odds with reality. A Commercial Peak The tour and its eponymous
- April 10, 1998: Atlanta, GA (Georgia World Congress Center)
- April 12, 1998: Chicago, IL (United Center)
- April 14, 1998: Detroit, MI (Cobo Arena)
- April 17, 1998: New York City, NY (Madison Square Garden)
- April 20, 1998: Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center)