Review: Problem, Others Take Over Stage at El Rey

By Francisco Reyes on December 5, 2013

Rapper Problem performing on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at El Rey in Los Angeles. (Francisco Reyes/Living Out Loud LA)

In what turned out to be a star-studded event, Problem rocked the El Rey Theatre with a little help from his friends Tyga, Too Short, T.I., and Game in support of Problem’s The Separation mixtape with DJ Drama.

The show was part of “The Separation Tour,” a West coast tour headlined by Problem and featuring Bad Lucc, collaborator of Problem’s summer hit, “Like Whaaat.”

Problem played the fan favorites, along with songs from his Welcome To Mollywood series. Problem then brought a few guests on stage, including Too Short, who performed “Burn Rubber,” The Game, to perform “Bang Bang” with Bad Lucc, then later brought Tyga for “Switch Lanes” and “Dope.”

All of Problem’s guests caused an eruption inside the El Rey, but the most excitement came when T.I. came out on stage to wrap up the night with “What You Know,” and “Top Back.”

Problem said about the tour, “The fans are still discovering The Separation. The tour and upcoming music videos will help spread the word.”

Problem’s fans should stay tuned for the music video to his upcoming single, “Understand Me.” Problem also has an upcoming project called Diamond Lane America.

Merchandise such as hats and shirts of Diamond Lane Music Group were available to fans at the El Rey merchandise shop.

Los Angeles was the fifth stop in the seven-city tour, with stops remaining at Club Red in Phoenix and The Glass House in Pomona.

Fans can visit www.diamondlanemusicgroup.com for the latest on Problem.