The Legendz of the Streetz tour is a hip hop tour featuring some of the biggest names in rap music today. The tour was founded by radio personality Big Boy and is now in its third year running. The Legendz of the Streetz tour brings together high-profile rappers from the West Coast and the South for an epic festival-style concert experience. This year’s lineup includes hip hop heavy hitters like Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, The Game, E-40, and Xzibit. Keep reading to learn more about who is performing on the 2022 Legendz of the Streetz tour.
Snoop Dogg
One of the headliners of the Legendz tour is hip hop icon Snoop Dogg. Snoop has been a major force in rap music for over 25 years. He first hit the scene in 1992 with the classic album Doggystyle featuring hit singles like “Gin and Juice” and “Who Am I (What’s My Name)”. Snoop has gone on to have an expansive career with over 17 studio albums, countless features, and even some acting roles. Even after all this time, Snoop remains one of the most acclaimed and influential rappers of all time. The Legendz tour gives fans a chance to see Snoop perform his extensive catalog of hits.
Too $hort
Another West Coast rap pioneer on the Legendz lineup is Too $hort. Too $hort rose out of Oakland in the 1980s and was one of the original purveyors of Bay Area hip hop. He’s credited with bringing the explicit, funky style that came to define West Coast rap. Too $hort has been churning out albums since 1983 and has collaborated with artists ranging from 2Pac to E-40 over his long career. The Legendz tour will showcase Too $hort’s skills on the mic that have kept him relevant in the rap game for so long.
The Game
Representing Southern California on the Legendz tour is The Game. The Game hit the rap scene in the early 2000s with his debut The Documentary, which featured the smash hits “How We Do” and “Hate It or Love It.” Originally from Compton, The Game brings his own flavor of West Coast gangsta rap. He’s known for his contentious feuds with other rappers as well as his lyrical prowess and hitmaking ability. The Game continues to put out music today and stays touring to connect with his legions of fans across the country.
E-40
The Bay Area’s ambassador E-40 is also bringing his distinctive style to the Legendz festival. E-40 pioneered the “hyphy” movement in the 1990s and has collaborated with nearly every big name in West Coast hip hop. He’s had an incredibly prolific 30-year career with over 25 albums. E-40 is known for his unique slang and rapping skill. His contributions to the evolution of West Coast rap have made him a local hero in the Bay. Fans will be stoked to catch E-40 as part of this epic lineup.
Xzibit
Rounding out the tour is the gruff-voiced rapper Xzibit. Hailing from Los Angeles, Xzibit is another West Coast MC with a long career. He first hit the mainstream in the late 90s with his album At the Speed of Life and gained wider recognition for his collaborations with Dr. Dre. Xzibit has continued putting out music and shows no signs of stopping. His no-nonsense flow and hardcore lyrics are always a hit with crowds. Having him join this lineup adds another dynamic California rap sound to the Legendz fest.
Full Lineup
Artist | Notable songs |
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Snoop Dogg | “Gin and Juice,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” |
Too $hort | “Blow the Whistle,” “Gettin’ It” |
The Game | “How We Do,” “Hate It or Love It” |
E-40 | “Choices,” “Tell Me When To Go” |
Xzibit | “What U See Is What U Get,” “X” |
History of the Legendz of the Streetz Tour
The first Legendz of the Streetz tour took place in 2017. It was founded by radio host Big Boy as a way to celebrate legends of West Coast hip hop. The inaugural lineup featured Too $hort, E-40, The Game, and Snoop Dogg. The package tour format allowed each rapper to perform a set of their greatest hits with all artists collaborating at the end for an epic finale.
The debut Legendz concerts were such a big success that it became an annual festival-style tour. In 2018, the lineup expanded to include other rap veterans like Ice Cube, Suga Free, and DJ Quik. For the 2019 Legendz tour, they switched things up bringing Juvenile, Scarface, and Trick Daddy to represent Southern rap. But the tour has always kept Too $hort, E-40, and Snoop Dogg at its core.
Now in its third year, the 2022 Legendz of the Streetz is bigger than ever with five top-tier headliners. It’s clear these shows have become a hip hop holiday that old school rap fans look forward to each year. If the past lineups are any indication, concertgoers can expect legendary performances paying tribute to pioneers of West Coast hip hop.
Tour Dates and Locations
The Legendz of the Streetz tour kicks off in Fresno, CA on August 12 and continues hopscotching through major cities across the US until September 18. Here are all of the scheduled tour stops:
Date | City | Venue |
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August 12 | Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center |
August 13 | Stockton, CA | Stockton Arena |
August 19 | Bakersfield, CA | Mechanics Bank Arena |
August 20 | San Diego, CA | Pechanga Arena |
August 26 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Federal Theatre |
August 27 | Las Vegas, NV | Michelob Ultra Arena |
September 1 | Los Angeles, CA | Crypto.com Arena |
September 2 | Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure Arena |
September 9 | San Jose, CA | SAP Center |
September 10 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena |
September 16 | Chicago, IL | Wintrust Arena |
September 17 | Detroit, MI | Little Ceasars Arena |
September 18 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse |
The tour visits cities across California like Fresno, Stockton, San Diego, and Palm Springs. It also makes stops in hip hop hotbeds Oakland, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and more. For the first time, the 2022 Legendz tour is branching out to a few arenas in the Midwest hitting up Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland. No matter where rap fans live, they’ll have a chance to catch these West Coast rap heroes together on one stage.
Ticket Information
Given the star power in this lineup, Legendz of the Streetz tickets are in high demand. Prices range from around $65 for upper level seats to over $500 for VIP packages. Floor and lower bowl tickets are going for $150-300 depending on the city.
Tickets are available on the Legendz of the Streetz website as well as major ticketing platforms:
- Legendz of the Streetz website: legendzofthestreetz.com
- Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com
- AXS: axs.com
- Vivid Seats: vividseats.com
- StubHub: stubhub.com
Given the pace tickets are selling, fans will want to buy theirs early before prices get hiked up by resellers. This is one of the biggest rap tours of the summer featuring giants of West Coast hip hop. Concerts of this caliber don’t come around often, so rap fans need to act fast to secure their spots.
What to Expect
The Legendz of the Streetz tour promises to be a nonstop party from start to finish. Each rapper will take the stage to perform solo sets of their classic hits, showing why they are considered legends. Then all the artists come together for a flashy collaborative finale. Fans can expect high energy shows packed with some of the most iconic songs in West Coast rap.
In between the raucous performances, hosts Big Boy and CTE will keep the vibes hyped. Past shows have also featured DJ sets by Battlecat and surprise guest appearances by other rappers. With so many hip hop heavyweights together on one bill, unique collaborations and special moments are bound to happen.
These concerts celebrate the rich musical history of West Coast rap. Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Long Beach have produced some of the most important hip hop artists ever. The Legendz tour brings together key players who helped put the West Coast sound on the map. Fans will love hearing hits that have defined California rap for decades performed by the artists who created them.
The production levels will be top notch for a show of this magnitude. State-of-the-art light displays, pyrotechnics, and video elements will create an immersive experience. Merch booths and vendor villages allow fans to shop for hip hop apparel and goods on site. Special VIP packages include exclusive pre-show parties and premium seating.
No matter where the Legendz of the Streetz tour stops, it will shut down the city and take over the venue. These will be full day festivals that capture the glory and fun of West Coast rap culture. Don’t miss out on the biggest and most stacked hip hop tour this summer.
Set Lists
With so many classic songs between them, putting together the set lists for the Legendz of the Streetz tour was no easy task. Here’s a sneak preview of what fans can expect to hear during the rap legends’ sets:
Snoop Dogg
- “Gin and Juice”
- “Drop It Like It’s Hot”
- “Who Am I (What’s My Name)”
- “Beautiful”
- “Young, Wild & Free”
- “Next Episode”
Too $hort
- “Blow the Whistle”
- “Gettin’ It”
- “The Ghetto”
- “I Ain’t Trippin'”
- “Freaky Tales”
- “I’m a Player”
The Game
- “How We Do”
- “Hate It or Love It”
- “Westside Story”
- “My Life”
- “The Documentary 2.5”
- “100”
E-40
- “Choices”
- “Tell Me When To Go”
- “U and Dat”
- “1-Luv”
- “Sideways”
- “Captain Save a Hoe”
Xzibit
- “What U See Is What U Get”
- “X”
- “Multiply”
- “Concentrate”
- “Get Your Walk On”
- “Don’t Approach Me”
Rap fans can expect a nonstop sing-along from start to finish. Hearing these iconic tracks performed back-to-back will be a hip hop dream come true. The set lists are packed with plenty of throwback jams and new hits to satisfy longtime supporters as well as younger crowds.
Conclusion
The Legendz of the Streetz tour brings together a once-in-a-lifetime lineup celebrating the shining stars of West Coast rap. This epic package tour gives fans a chance to soak in the hits that have made Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, The Game, E-40, and Xzibit into hip hop royalty. Their concerts create an electrifying and festive atmosphere perfect for appreciating these rap veterans. Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to lock yours down now for the biggest rap tour of the year. The West Coast rap party is coming to a city near you, courtesy of the Legendz of the Streetz.