R Kelly Double Up Tour -

Performances often balanced new hits from the Double Up album with Kelly's extensive catalog of "bump 'n' grind" classics and ballads.

The tour featured a powerhouse lineup of R&B talent, including , Ne-Yo , and J. Holiday . It officially kicked off on November 14, 2007 , at the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia. Major tour stops included: Atlanta, GA: Phillips Arena (Nov 15) Philadelphia, PA: Wachovia Center (Nov 21) New York, NY: Nassau Coliseum (Nov 23) Dallas, TX: American Airlines Arena (Dec 1) Los Angeles, CA: Staples Center (Dec 14) Chicago, IL: United Center (Dec 21) Miami, FL: American Airlines Arena (Dec 31) Production and Stage Design r kelly double up tour

"The Champ," "I'm a Flirt (Remix)," and "Same Girl". Performances often balanced new hits from the Double

The show incorporated elements of his "Trapped in the Closet" series, reflecting the singer's focus on dramatic, narrative-driven performances during this period. Cultural and Legal Context It officially kicked off on November 14, 2007

The Double Up Tour was noted for its advanced technical setup, designed to handle complex video and lighting effects. The production utilized Live Design technology such as:

Three Lighthouse LED screens and 60 G-Lux low-resolution frames were used to distribute video content across the stage.

The rig included 25 Showguns and 18 DL.2 digital lights, managed by a Control Freak Systems package to create a seamless "combined pixel space". Typical Setlist and Themes