Snoop Dogg Shares Stage With AI-Generated 2Pac at Long Beach Concert - foxy99.com

During the inaugural concert at the F&M Bank Amphitheater in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, June 6, 2024, Snoop Dogg surprised fans by sharing the stage with an AI-generated version of the late rapper 2Pac. The event, which also included Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson presenting Snoop Dogg with the key to the city, utilized modern technology to create a digital reunion between the two artists.

What happened

The digital rendering of 2Pac appeared on a large screen positioned above the stage. The AI-generated version of the late icon was depicted shirtless, wearing angel wings, a white bandana, and a gold Death Row Records chain. The AI spoke directly to Snoop Dogg, acknowledging his community work, his family life, and his growth since their time together three decades ago. Following this exchange, the performance transitioned into archival footage of 2Pac while Snoop Dogg performed their 1996 collaboration, 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted. This appearance follows a similar, historically significant moment in 2012 when Snoop Dogg featured a 2Pac hologram at the Coachella music festival, demonstrating the evolution of performance technology over the past decade.