{{Short description|2019–21 concert tour by B2K}} {{More citations needed|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox concert | image = | image_size = | location = North America • Canada • United Kingdom | artist = [[Omarion]] | album = | start_date = {{start date|2019|03|08}} | end_date = {{end date|2025|05|04}} (2025 dates) | gross = over $28 million{{efn|The total grossing amount for every leg is unknown. The only amount that has ever been released was for the 1st leg of the tour (2019) which brought in $28 million.}} | number_of_legs = 8 | number_of_shows = 236 in North America<br>11 in Canada<br>2 in The United Kingdom<br>'''249 in total'''{{efn|All numbers, including North America dates, Canada dates, United Kingdom dates, and total dates are counting the planned dates for the 2025 leg.}} | last_tour = | this_tour = | next_tour = }}

'''The Millennium Tour''' is a recurring concert tour headlining some of the early 2000s hottest artists. The tour, which comes around once a year, is known to have multiple guest performers; most notably [[Omarion]] (2019-present), [[Bobby V]] (2019; 2022-present), and [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] (2019-present).

== 2019 == When 2019 dates were announced they were promoted as [[B2K]] being the main headliner with [[Mario (American singer)|Mario]], [[Pretty Ricky]], [[Lloyd (singer)|Lloyd]], [[Bobby V]], [[Ying Yang Twins]] and [[Chingy]] as an opening acts for different dates.<ref>{{cite web|title=Omarion - B2K MILLENNIUM TOUR 2019 Announcement|website = [[YouTube]]|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JdgOLkz9gwY|date=December 21, 2018}}</ref> The tour became one of the year’s most successful new concert experiences grossing over $28 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE MILLENNIUM TOUR FEAT. B2K|url=https://www.targetcenter.com/events/detail/the-millennium-tour-feat-b2k|date=June 14, 2021|access-date=June 14, 2021|archive-date=June 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614163747/https://www.targetcenter.com/events/detail/the-millennium-tour-feat-b2k|url-status=live}}</ref>

== 2020-2021 ==

However, in 2020 new dates were announced and all members of B2K had removed from the lineup except Omarion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Omarion announces 2020 Millennium tour without his B2K bandmates|url=https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/omarion-announces-2020-millennium-tour-without-his-b2k-bandmates/QInLo7Adlqr9GA450XvA1I|website=Ajc.com|date=November 27, 2019}}</ref> It was later announced that Omarion would be continuing The Millennium Tour without his bandmates and with [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]] as the new co-headliner. Other acts including [[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]], [[Sammie]] and [[Soulja Boy]] being added to 2020 dates as opening acts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kfcyumcenter.com/events/detail/the-millennium-tour-2020|title = The Millennium Tour 2020 &#124; KFC Yum! Center}}</ref>

[[Zeus Network]] later announced a partnership with Omarion to release ''The Millennium Tour Live Concert featuring B2K''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Omarion, Zeus Network Team to Release 'The Millennium Tour Live Concert Featuring B2K'|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/omarion-zeus-tv-b2k-millennium-tour-live-concert-1203502698/|website=variety|date=February 13, 2020|access-date=October 21, 2020|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026232719/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/omarion-zeus-tv-b2k-millennium-tour-live-concert-1203502698/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''The Millennium Tour Live'' was set to premiere on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 8PM EST / 5PM PST exclusively on the Zeus Network.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Millennium Tour Live {{!}} B2K {{!}} Official Trailer {{!}} Zeus|website=[[YouTube]]|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpnX-Va31O0|date=April 6, 2020|access-date=January 12, 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625023645/https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpnX-Va31O0|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in August 2020, controversy surrounding the documentary arose. It was reported that Omarion filed a lawsuit against the company accusing them of withholding unaired footage from the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zenfully Lawyered Up: Omarion Files $200,000 Lawsuit Against Allegedly 'Scammy' Zeus Network Founder Over Unaired B2K Documentary|url=https://bossip.com/1945073/zenfully-lawyered-up-omarion-files-200000-lawsuit-against-allegedly-scammy-zeus-network-founder-over-unaired-b2k-documentary/|date=August 21, 2020|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822171509/https://bossip.com/1945073/zenfully-lawyered-up-omarion-files-200000-lawsuit-against-allegedly-scammy-zeus-network-founder-over-unaired-b2k-documentary/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The group was nominated for Top R&B Tour at the [[2020 Billboard Music Awards]].

The tour was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Omarion & Bow Wow Postponed Millennium Tour Due To Coronavirus|url=https://urbanislandz.com/2020/03/18/omarion-bow-wow-postponed-millennium-tour-due-to-coronavirus/|website=urbanislandz|date=March 18, 2020|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822172600/https://urbanislandz.com/2020/03/18/omarion-bow-wow-postponed-millennium-tour-due-to-coronavirus/|url-status=live}}</ref> and plans were set for continued performance dates in 2021 scheduled for October 1.<ref>{{cite web|title='Millennium Tour' with Omarion, Bow Wow is rescheduled for the fall at Chaifetz Arena|url=https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/millennium-tour-with-omarion-bow-wow-is-rescheduled-for-the-fall-at-chaifetz-arena/article_d1fb07e9-f662-5974-8df9-273074e5da96.html|website=stltoday|date=June 21, 2021|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822164210/https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/millennium-tour-with-omarion-bow-wow-is-rescheduled-for-the-fall-at-chaifetz-arena/article_d1fb07e9-f662-5974-8df9-273074e5da96.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Omarion and Bow Wow announce new "Millennium Tour" dates|url=https://www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2021/6/18/22540571/omarion-bow-wow-millennium-tour-dates|website=revolt|date=June 18, 2021|access-date=August 22, 2021|archive-date=August 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822164532/https://www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2021/6/18/22540571/omarion-bow-wow-millennium-tour-dates|url-status=live}}</ref>

The tour resumed as planned on October 1, 2021 and was later nominated for another award in the category of Best R&B Tour at the [[Pollstar|33rd Pollstar Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Harry Styles, Eagles, Rolling Stones, H.E.R., J. Cole Among 33rd Annual Pollstar Awards Nominations|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/harry-styles-eagles-rolling-stones-her-j-cole-among-33rd-annual-pollstar-awards-nominations-149175|website=Pollstar|date=November 12, 2021}}</ref> Following the death of [[Young Dolph]], G-Squared Events announced that it has dropped Soulja Boy from the Millennium Tour stops in Memphis and St. Louis following their backlash online on his comments about Young Dolph.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wreg.com/news/local/young-dolph/soulja-boy-pulled-from-millennium-tour-performance-after-young-dolphs-death/|title=Soulja Boy pulled from Millennium Tour performances after Young Dolph's death|author=Autumn Scott|website=[[WREG-TV]]|date=2021-11-18|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=2023-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604014412/https://wreg.com/news/local/young-dolph/soulja-boy-pulled-from-millennium-tour-performance-after-young-dolphs-death/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxjoshua-espinoza/soulja-boy-responds-to-being-pulled-from-millennium-tour-stops-in-wake-of-young-dolphs-death|title=Soulja Boy Responds to Being Temporarily Removed From Millennium Tour Following Young Dolph's Death|author=Joshua Espinoza|website=[[Complex.com]]|date=2021-11-19|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=2023-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129064745/https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxjoshua-espinoza/soulja-boy-responds-to-being-pulled-from-millennium-tour-stops-in-wake-of-young-dolphs-death|url-status=live}}</ref>

== 2022 ==

The Millennium Tour earned two more nominations at the [[2022 Billboard Music Awards]] for "Top R&B Tour" and "Top Rap Tour", winning the latter alongside Bow Wow.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/05/20/bow-wow-hits-back-at-criticism-after-winning-billboard-music-award-fans-jump-to-his-defense/|title='I'm Going to Continue to Work My A– Off': Bow Wow Hits Back at Criticism After Winning Billboard Music Award, Fans Jump to His Defense|author=Rachel George|website=[[Atlanta Black Star]]|date=2022-05-20|access-date=2022-12-23}}</ref>

On July 11, 2022, it was announced that a United Kingdom tour date from 2021 had been rescheduled and updated to August 10, 2022 at [[The O2|The O2 London]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sohh.com/new-millennium-tour-uk-dates-receive-mixed-reactions/|title=New Millennium Tour UK Dates Receive Mixed Reactions From Fans|author=Kendall Parks|website=[[SOHH]]|date=2022-07-13|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=2022-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223034603/https://www.sohh.com/new-millennium-tour-uk-dates-receive-mixed-reactions/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On August 12, 2022, North American tour dates were announced under the new moniker ''The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!'' with the lineup consisting of Bow Wow, Mario, [[Keri Hilson]] as headliners along with Lloyd, [[Pleasure P]], Bobby V, [[Sammie]], Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, [[Dem Franchise Boyz]], [[Lil Scrappy]], [[Travis Porter]], [[Crime Mob]] and [[Trillville]] joining. A [[Day 26]] reunion was also announced. The tour is scheduled to commence on October 7 in [[Hampton, Virginia]], and conclude November 27 in [[Oakland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bow Wow Announces "The Millennium Tour: Turn Up" With Mario, Keri Hilson, Lloyd, Crime Mob, Bobby V & Moredates|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/424919-bow-wow-announces-the-millennium-tour-turn-up-with-mario-keri-hilson-lloyd-crime-mob-bobby-v-and-mor-news|website=hotnewhiphop|date=August 13, 2022|access-date=March 10, 2025|archive-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903201348/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bow-wow-announces-the-millennium-tour-turn-up-with-mario-keri-hilson-lloyd-crime-mob-bobby-v-and-mor-news.156310.html?_amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Reception === Darlene White of Detroit Metro Times praised Bow Wow for overcoming the odds of technical difficulties and reflected by repping the [[Air Jordan]] 2s during the Detroit stop, quoted that, "it was a blast from the past and a night to remember how old you really are."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.metrotimes.com/music/the-throwback-millennium-tour-was-a-hip-hop-blast-from-the-past-at-detroits-little-caesars-arena-31360289?media=AMP+HTML|title=The throwback Millennium Tour was a hip-hop blast from the past at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena|author=Darlene A. White|website=[[Detroit Metro Times]]|date=2022-10-23|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=2022-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223034554/https://www.metrotimes.com/music/the-throwback-millennium-tour-was-a-hip-hop-blast-from-the-past-at-detroits-little-caesars-arena-31360289?media=AMP+HTML|url-status=live}}</ref>

== 2025 ==

In November 20, 2024, it was announced that The Millennium Tour would be returning in 2025 with Omarion, Bow Wow and [[Trey Songz]] co-headlining.

Other confirmed acts include Plies, Boosie and Ying Yang Twins. Supergroup RSVP (featuring [[Ray J]], Sammie, Bobby V and Pleasure P) will also perform, along with [[Nivea]] and special guest [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.pollstar.com/2024/11/20/day-after-day-productions-signs-bow-wow-for-worldwide-representation-prepares-for-the-millenium-tour-2025-with-trey-songz-omarion/|title=Day After Day Productions Signs Bow Wow For Worldwide Representation, Prepares For ‘The Millenium Tour 2025’ With Trey Songz & Omarion|author=DEBBIE SPEER|website=[[Pollstar]]|date=2024-11-20|access-date=2024-11-20}}</ref>

The tour is scheduled to kick off March 7 in [[Louisville, Kentucky]] at [[KFC Yum! Center]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aol.com/trey-songz-omarion-bow-wow-185434755.html|title=Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow bringing The Millennium Tour 2025 to Memphis|author=Bob Mehr|website=[[AOL]]|date=2024-11-20|access-date=2024-11-20|archive-date=2024-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122043137/https://www.aol.com/trey-songz-omarion-bow-wow-185434755.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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