The Blazed and Confused Tour Hits Portland

As the Blazed and Confused Tour rolled into Portland Friday night, teens and adults of all ages stood in line to see the king of rap and the man who popularized the suffix “-izzle”. From the tiki bar and the lyrical mix of the music, the underlying theme was apparent even before entering the building.

The night began with Mickey Avalon and his hit “Friends and Lovers”. Next in line was Stephen Marley, infamous musician Bob Marley’s son, who took the stage with his Jamaican roots and blend of reggae, rock and R&B music. Marley was accompanied by his son and two rhythmic backup singers throughout his performance, with his son waving the Jamaican flag in unison to the beat of the songs. Fans embraced Marley’s presence and synergy until the final lyric.

After a brief intermission, co-headliner Slightly Stoopid appeared on stage. Showcasing their sixth studio album, “Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid”. Slightly Stoopid lived up to the hype with their acoustic rock feel and fan favorite single “2am”.

As the lights lowered and anticipation heightened, fans began rising from their seats to the sound of Snoop’s “Sensual Seduction”. From the guest appearances to his rapping abilities Snoop was able to keep the crowd entertained and energized for well over an hour. As the night came to a close, Snoop parted ways but left the audience with a lasting impression.

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Sam Romohr