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:
Concert merchandise from the era highlights a "Y2K rap tee" aesthetic, often featuring the headliner alongside his supporting cast. The Ne-Yo Controversy r kelly double up tour
The Double Up album artwork featured Kelly with a split face—one side smiling in a sweater, the other scowling with a diamond earring and fedora. The R. Kelly Double Up Tour translated this schizophrenia into a live spectacle. According to production notes from the era, the stage was divided into two distinct sections: "The Love Stage" (white drapes, candles, and a piano) and "The Hustle Stage" (strip lighting, cages, and a bar). March 10, 2007: Detroit, Michigan - The Palace
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Ne-Yo: Toured in support of his second studio album, Because of You.
Despite the musical success, the R. Kelly Double Up Tour was hampered by legal and logistical chaos. The year 2007 was a precarious time for the singer; he was on bond awaiting trial for child pornography charges (for which he was later acquitted in 2008).