The Ying Yang Twins brought their high-energy show to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for The Millennium Tour, joining some of hip-hop’s biggest 2000s stars, including Omarion, Trey Songz, Bow Wow, Lloyd, Plies, Nivea and RSVP—Ray J, Sammie, Bobby Valentino and Pleasure P.
Kaine, 46, and D-Roc, 46, of the Atlanta-based hip-hop duo Ying Yang Twins spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com before taking the stage at the sold-out Brooklyn venue on March 21.
“Go hard or go home. And that’s what we come to do. We come to go hard,” D-Roc said, describing the duo’s approach to performing on the 26-city tour.
“We always have fun performing with each other because we never stop. We’ve been on the road since forever. Ying Yang [has] been forever.”
As they reflected on connecting with generations of fans, the longtime performers said they were struck by how meaningful it is to “still be relevant.”
“To still be relevant to people who didn’t know you at the time when they were growing up and when they were little, and now they’re grown and they want to be a fan, it makes it beautiful,” D-Roc said.
The Ying Yang Twins spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com before performing during The Millennium Tour at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 21
D-Roc told DailyMail.com, “We come to go hard,” describing the duo’s approach to performing for thousands of fans on the 26-city tour
Kaine said younger artists need to “wake up and get to work” if they want to succeed
Asked what advice they would offer younger artists, both agreed that consistent hard work is essential.
Kaine told DailyMail.com, “Stay up and coming and make sure you come on.”
D-Roc, who recently released his solo album Big Dreams, offered a similarly direct message: “If you have a big dream, make it a reality.”
Kaine added, “Wake up and get to work.”
The Ying Yang Twins were among the first acts to perform—and their explosive energy immediately set the tone for the night.
They launched the party with fan favorites including “Salt Shaker,” “Ms. New Booty” and “Get Low,” the club hit by Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz.
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The evening also featured guest performances from Rick Ross, along with surprise appearances by Remy Ma and Connie Diiamond. Fans erupted for sets by Plies and Bow Wow.
Ray J joined his R&B group RSVP—Sammie, Bobby Valentino and Pleasure P—onstage
Bow Wow worked up a sweat during The Millennium Tour, constantly moving across the stage while performing hits including “That’s My Name” and “Like You”
Omarion performed with a team of backup dancers as he delivered hits including “Post to Be,” “Just Can’t Let You Go” and “O”
Omarion’s set stood out for its full team of male and female backup dancers, while the other performers largely kept the focus on themselves.
Trey Songz brought the night to a close with a medley of hits including “Heart Attack,” “Can’t Help but Wait,” “Slow Motion,” “Na Na” and “Say Aah.”
The 40-year-old singer performed until midnight, sending fans into a frenzy as he removed his black jacket, followed by his white T-shirt, leaving him in a white ribbed tank top. At one point, he also gave the crowd a glimpse of his abs.
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC), one of the leading Black-owned live entertainment companies, announced The Millennium Tour 2025 in November 2024.
Trey Songz closed the evening with the longest set, performing hits including “Can’t Help but Wait,” “Slow Motion” and “Na Na”
Fans went wild when the singer removed his black jacket and white T-shirt, leaving him in a tank top that showed off his muscles
“We’re happy to bring The Millennium Tour 2025 to life, building on the energy and nostalgia our fans love while pushing the boundaries of live entertainment,” Gary Guidry, CEO of The Black Promoters Collective, said in a press release.
The announcement followed years of success for The Millennium Tour brand, which has broken box-office records. Omarion and Bow Wow were also honored with the Top Rap Tour award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
The Millennium Tour began on March 7 in Louisville, Kentucky, with upcoming stops scheduled for New Orleans, Atlanta, Tampa, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
The tour will conclude at OVO Arena Wembley in the UK on May 4.
