: The stage was often cluttered with boxing props, flash pots, rhinestone-encrusted thrones, and dancers in "jungle costumes". Setlist Highlights
: The tour took place while R. Kelly faced significant legal allegations. Outside some venues, such as in Greensboro, demonstrators protested his presence, though he remained supported by a passionate fanbase inside. r kelly double up tour
: Toured in support of his second studio album, Because of You . : The stage was often cluttered with boxing
: While the album featured stars like Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, and Usher, the tour focused on Kelly’s singular stage persona. Expand map R. Kelly : Double Up - Treble Zine Outside some venues, such as in Greensboro, demonstrators
The R. Kelly "Double Up Tour" was a pivotal moment in the career of one of the most successful R&B artists of all time. The tour showcased R. Kelly's incredible talent and charisma as a live performer, but it also sparked a wave of controversy that would follow him for years to come.
: Its first high-profile metropolitan performance took place in Atlanta, Georgia, shortly after the opening night.
The tour began on , in Columbus, Georgia, and spanned roughly six weeks across major U.S. cities. Launch Date : November 14, 2007 Key Locations : Atlanta, GA ( Phillips Arena ) - November 15 Philadelphia, PA ( Wachovia Center ) - November 21 New York, NY ( Nassau Center ) - November 23 Dallas, TX ( American Airlines Arena ) - December 1 Los Angeles, CA ( Staples Center ) - December 14 Chicago, IL ( United Center ) - December 22 Jacksonville, FL ( Veteran Memorial ) - December 30 Production and Performance