Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour

To commemorate the label's 20th anniversary, Combs reunited with his former and current Bad Boy Family artists at the 2015 BET Awards for an all-star medley performance of the collective's many hits along with a new single, "Finna Get Loose" (with a special appearance from Pharrell Williams).

In April 2016, Combs announced a two-night Bad Boy Family Reunion show on May 20 & 21 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, which was also in commemoration of the late Notorious B.I.G.'s 44th birthday. The first show included performances from Combs, Mase, Faith Evans, 112, Total, The Lox, Carl Thomas, Lil' Kim, French Montana, Mario Winans, Cassie, Black Rob, Lil' Cease and Red Cafe. Special guest performances included Jay-Z, Nas, Usher, Mary J. Blige and Rick Ross.{{Cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/70837/20160524/bad-boy-stars-perform-b-i-g-44th-birthday-celebration.htm|title=Bad Boy All-Stars Perform at B.I.G.'s 44th Birthday Celebration|last1=Coppage |first1=Wanda J. |date=May 24, 2016 |website=Music Times|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027062319/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/70837/20160524/bad-boy-stars-perform-b-i-g-44th-birthday-celebration.htm |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} The second night special guest included Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Desiigner, 2 Milly, DMX and Ty Dolla Sign.{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/05/diddy-bad-boy-reunion-desiigner-dmx-show-recap/|title=Diddy Brings Out DMX, Fabolous and Desiigner at Bad Boy Reunion Show|last1=Madden |first1=Sidney |date=May 26, 2016|website=XXL|publisher=Townsquare Media|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027062638/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/05/diddy-bad-boy-reunion-desiigner-dmx-show-recap/ |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}

In May 2016, a full tour was announced to begin August 2016.{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/bad-boy-family-reunion-delayed-puff-daddy-shoulder-surgery |title=Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Delayed Due to Puff Daddy's Shoulder Surgery |last1=Morris |first1=Jessie |date=August 16, 2016 |website=Complex |publisher=Complex Media Inc. |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027022732/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/bad-boy-family-reunion-delayed-puff-daddy-shoulder-surgery |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} However, Combs suffered a shoulder injury and the tour was pushed back to September 2016.{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/19/puff-daddy-delays-bad-boy-tour-surgery/ |title=Puff Daddy delays Bad Boy Family reunion tour for surgery|last1=Sadlier |first1=Allison |date=August 19, 2016 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Time Inc. |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=http://www.freezepage.com/1572158311DLDYYWNEBO?url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/19/puff-daddy-delays-bad-boy-tour-surgery/ |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}

Speaking on the tour, Combs stated:

"This isn't just a concert—this is a moment in hip-hop and R&B history. The family and I are so excited to welcome fans into this once in a lifetime experience. This tour is 20 years in the making, and is a celebration of the hits and the Bad Boy lifestyle. The Bad Boy Family has set the standard for concert excellence, and this tour will be a testament to that!"{{cite web |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/16/puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour/ |title=PUFF DADDY ANNOUNCES 'BAD BOY FAMILY REUNION TOUR' |author= |date=May 16, 2016 |website=Rap-Up |access-date=October 25, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191025053031/https://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/16/puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour/ |archive-date=October 25, 2019}}

The tour received critical praise during its tenure in North America. Jewel Wicker (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) called the show in Atlanta "insanely fun". She goes on to say: "But for nearly three hours Diddy and the acts he helped to become famous put on a seemingly endless show full of the massive party anthems and sexy love songs that defined Bad Boy Records' reign. Referring to the concert as a 'homecoming' show, the flashy star emphasized from the beginning that he was rolling out the red carpet for 'his second home'".{{cite web |url=https://www.ajc.com/blog/music/concert-review-diddy-celebrates-atlanta-homecoming-show-with-surprise-guests-during-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour/YuPmKiEZvy2DlOdzINpCMM/ |title=Concert review: Diddy celebrates Atlanta "homecoming" show with surprise guests during Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour |last1=Wicker |first1=Jewel |date=September 8, 2016 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027031726/https://www.ajc.com/blog/music/concert-review-diddy-celebrates-atlanta-homecoming-show-with-surprise-guests-during-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour/YuPmKiEZvy2DlOdzINpCMM/ |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}

The performance in Miami was compared to a family reunion cookout. Tony Centeno (Miami New Times) states: "It hasn't always been a smooth road for Bad Boy, but they've found a way to survive. And they've continued to heed the advice of Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, who once had a bit of advice for her son in the intro to 'Sky's The Limit'". The show in Tampa was described as "wholly unnecessary but welcomed".{{cite web |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/diddy-s-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-serves-up-nostalgia-on-a-golden-platter-8765045 |title=Diddy's Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Serves Up Nostalgia on a Golden Platter |last1=Centeno |first1=Tony |date=September 12, 2016 |website=Miami New Times |publisher=Voice Media Group |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027031854/https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/diddy-s-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-serves-up-nostalgia-on-a-golden-platter-8765045 |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} Jay Cridlin of the Tampa Bay Times says: "He ain't Drake, but his Family Reunion was a comprehensive retrospective of a generation's worth of signature singles, a two-plus-hour hit parade that reminded everyone just why he once owned the top of the pops. [...] No, Diddy doesn't really need the Bad Boy Family Reunion in 2016. But it's something only he could've pulled off. Sway like that, even money can't buy".{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/review-puff-daddy-and-the-familys-bad-boy-reunion-tour-revives-a/2293216/ |title=Review: Puff Daddy and the Family's Bad Boy Reunion Tour revives a generation of hip-hop hits at Tampa's Amalie Arena |last1=Cridlin |first1=Jay |date=September 12, 2016 |website=Tampa Bay Times |publisher=Times Publishing Company |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027034026/https://www.tampabay.com/review-puff-daddy-and-the-familys-bad-boy-reunion-tour-revives-a/2293216/ |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}

Maura Johnston of The Boston Globe states the show in Boston took patrons on a retro ride to the 90s. She continues: "The nostalgia baked into the tracks he opened the show with helped, too. As Puff Daddy, Combs strung together a slew of pop-rap hits that flipped radio chestnuts into tableaus for his and his friends' boasts, sounding bright in a way that recalls a sweltering summer day when time, space, and, yes, sound, melt into one another".{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2016/09/25/puff-daddy-leads-retro-tour-with-bad-boy-family-reunion/D7FiysISMoAxD4ivGsvZdM/story.html |title=Puff Daddy leads retro tour with Bad Boy Family Reunion |last1=Johnston |first1=Maura |author-link=Maura Johnston |date=September 25, 2016 |website=The Boston Globe |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027033046/https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2016/09/25/puff-daddy-leads-retro-tour-with-bad-boy-family-reunion/D7FiysISMoAxD4ivGsvZdM/story.html |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} The concert in Las Vegas received four out of five stars from the Las Vegas Weekly. Mike Pizzo writes: " Without a doubt, the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour will go down in history as one of the greatest hip-hop concerts of all time. You may have hated him back then, but you can't hate him now".{{cite web |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/2016/oct/03/bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-mgm-grand-puff-daddy/ |title=THE BAD BOY FAMILY REUNION TOUR PROVES A HIP-HOP MILESTONE |last1=Pizzo |first1=Mike |date=October 3, 2016 |website=Las Vegas Weekly |publisher=Greenspun Media Group |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027030008/https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/music/2016/oct/03/bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-mgm-grand-puff-daddy/ |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}

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;Main acts{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/inside-bad-boy-family-reunion-2016s-most-hit-packed-tour-128233/ |title=Inside Bad Boy Family Reunion, 2016's Most Hit-Packed Tour |last1=Weingarten |first1=Christopher R. |date=September 13, 2016 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=October 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025050857/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/inside-bad-boy-family-reunion-2016s-most-hit-packed-tour-128233/ |archive-date=October 25, 2019}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7511229/dmx-to-join-the-puff-daddy-sean-combs-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour |title=DMX to Join The Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour |last1=Peters |first1=Mitchell |date=September 17, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Eldridge Industries |access-date=October 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025051811/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7511229/dmx-to-join-the-puff-daddy-sean-combs-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour |archive-date=October 25, 2019}}

{{Bulleted list|Puff Daddy|Mase|Faith Evans|Lil' Kim|112|Total|The Lox|Carl Thomas|French Montana}}

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;Featured acts

{{Bulleted list|Mario Winans {{small|(select dates)}}|DMX {{small|(Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, Newark, Oakland, Las Vegas, Inglewood)}}|Christian Combs {{small|(select dates)}}|Black Rob {{small|(select dates)}}}}

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;Special guests

• Brooklyn:{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/05/bad-boy-reunion-brooklyn |title=The Long-Awaited Bad Boy Reunion Went Down Last Night in Brooklyn and It Was Incredible |last1=Reiff |first1=Corbin |date=May 21, 2016 |website=Complex |publisher=Complex Media Inc. |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027021651/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/05/bad-boy-reunion-brooklyn |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} Jay-Z, Nas, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Cassie, Lil' Cease, Red Cafe, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Desiigner, 2 Milly, DMX, Ty Dolla Sign
• Chicago:{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7495879/chance-the-rapper-dmx-jeremih-join-puff-daddy-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour |title=Chance the Rapper, DMX, Jeremih Join Puff Daddy & Lil' Kim on First Night of Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour |last1=Kaufman |first1=Gil |date=September 2, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Eldridge Industries |access-date=October 26, 2019}} Chance the Rapper, Jeremih
• New York City:{{cite web |url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/05/kanye-west-bad-boy-new-york |title=Kanye West Joined The Bad Boy Family Reunion Show In New York |last1=Renshaw |first1=David |date=September 5, 2016 |website=The Fader |access-date=October 26, 2019}} Kanye West
• Atlanta: Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Boyz n da Hood, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Jodeci, Tyrese Gibson
• Miami: Kodak Black, Trina
• Houston: Bun B
• Philadelphia:{{cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/entertainment/music_nightlife/Bad-Boy-Reunites-and-Beanie-Sigel-says-the-real-king-of-Philly-is-back.html |title=Beanie Sigel joined Bad Boy reunion tour at Wells Fargo: 'The real king of Philly is back!' |last1=Ballin |first1=Sofiya |date=September 24, 2016 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |access-date=October 26, 2019}} Beanie Sigel
• Oakland: Shyne, Miguel
• Inglewood:{{cite web |url=https://allhiphop.com/news/diddy-brings-out-dr-dre-snoop-and-nas-as-bad-boy-tour-comes-to-a-close-in-los-angeles-L9PjHNd_Qkug-65K76TjoA/ |title=Diddy Brings Out Dr. Dre, Snoop and Nas As Bad Boy Tour Comes To A Close In Los Angeles |author= |date=October 5, 2016 |website=All Hip Hop |access-date=October 26, 2019}} Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nas, ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, Jodeci, Mary J. Blige

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The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on September 15, 2016, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.{{cite web |url=https://www.houstonpress.com/music/puff-daddy-and-the-family-give-toyota-center-its-best-rap-show-of-2016-8775490 |title=Puff Daddy & The Family Give Toyota Center Its Best Rap Show of 2016 |last1=Caldwell |first1=Brandon |date=September 16, 2016 |website=Houston Press |publisher=Voice Media Group |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027023034/https://www.houstonpress.com/music/puff-daddy-and-the-family-give-toyota-center-its-best-rap-show-of-2016-8775490 |archive-date=October 27, 2019}} It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

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;I—Puff Daddy

1. "Victory"
2. "O Let's Do It" (Remix)"
3. "Bad Boy for Life"
4. "Hate Me Now"
5. "I Get Money (Forbes 1,2,3 Remix)"

;II—Puff Daddy & Mase

6. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down"
7. "Been Around the World"

;III—112

8. "It's Over Now"
9. "Dance with Me"
10. "Peaches & Cream"
11. "Anywhere"

;IV—Total

12. "Trippin'"
13. "No One Else"
14. "Tell Me"
15. "Kissin' You"

;V—The Lox

16. "Mighty D-Block (2 Guns Up)"
17. "Last Day"
18. "We Gonna Make It" {{small|(performed by Jadakiss and Styles P)}}
19. "Good Times" {{small|(performed by Styles P)}}
20. "Wild Out"

;VI—Carl Thomas

21. "Emotional"
22. "Summer Rain"
23. "I Wish"

;VII—Faith Evans

24. "No Other Love"
25. "I Love You"
26. "You Gets No Love"
27. "NYC" {{small|(performed with Jadakiss)}}
28. "You Used to Love Me"
29. "Soon as I Get Home"

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;VIII—French Montana

29. "Hot Nigga (Remix)"
30. "No Shopping"
31. "Ain't Worried About Nothin'"
32. "Ocho Cinco"
33. "Same Damn Time (Remix)" {{small|(performed with Puff Daddy)}}
34. "Work (Remix)"
35. "Pop That"

;IX—Lil' Kim

36. "Quiet Storm (Remix)"
37. "Big Momma Thang"
38. "No Time"
39. "Get Money"
40. "Lighters Up"

;X—Various

36. "Feel So Good" {{small|(performed by Puff Daddy and Mase)}}
37. "I Need a Girl (Part One)" / "I Need a Girl (Part Two)" {{small|(performed by Puff Daddy)}}
38. "Cupid" {{small|(performed by 112)}}

;XI—DMX

39. "What's My Name?"
40. "What These Bitches Want"
41. "Get at Me Dog"
42. "Ruff Ryders' Anthem"
43. "Party Up (Up in Here)"

;XII—Bun B

44. "Draped Up"
45. "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)"

;XIII—Finale

46. "Only You (Bad Boy Remix)" {{small|(performed by 112 and Mase)}}
47. "Can't You See" {{small|(performed by Total)}}
48. "Love Like This" {{small|(performed by Evans)}}
49. "Whoa!" {{small|(performed by Black Rob)}}
50. "All the Way Up" {{small|(performed by Montana)}}
51. "Wasting My Time" {{small|(performed by Christian Combs)}}
52. "It's All About the Benjamins" {{small|(performed by Puff Daddy, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Lil' Kim)}}
53. "I'll Be Missing You" {{small|(performed by(Puff Daddy, 112 and Faith Evans)}}
54. "Mo Money Mo Problems" {{small|(performed by Puff Daddy and Mase)}}

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colspan="4"|Part I{{cite web |url=https://www.revolt.tv/2016/5/16/20815988/puff-daddy-announces-first-ever-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour |title=Puff Daddy Announces First-Ever Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour |last1=Mackie |first1=Amber |date=May 16, 2016 |website=Revolt |publisher=Revolt Media & TV |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191027022446/https://www.revolt.tv/2016/5/16/20815988/puff-daddy-announces-first-ever-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour |archive-date=October 27, 2019}}
May 20, 2016 |rowspan="2"|Brooklyn |rowspan="2"|United States |rowspan="2"|Barclays Center
May 21, 2016
colspan="4"|Part II{{cite web |url=http://badboyfamilyreuniontour.com/ |title=Upcoming Tour Dates |author= |date=August 2016 |website=Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Official Website |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826231317/http://badboyfamilyreuniontour.com/ |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/65503-puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-featuring-lil-kim-mase-faith-evans-mario-winans-more/ |title=Puff Daddy Announces Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Featuring Lil' Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, Mario Winans, More |last1=Monroe |first1=Jazz |date=May 16, 2016 |website=Pitchfork |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=October 25, 2019|archive-url=http://www.freezepage.com/1571981073DFCECONPTF?url=https://pitchfork.com/news/65503-puff-daddy-announces-bad-boy-family-reunion-tour-featuring-lil-kim-mase-faith-evans-mario-winans-more/ |archive-date=October 25, 2019}}
September 1, 2016 |Chicago |rowspan="4"|United States |United Center
September 2, 2016 |Auburn Hills |The Palace of Auburn Hills
September 3, 2016 |Baltimore |Royal Farms Arena
September 4, 2016 |New York City |Madison Square Garden
September 6, 2016 |Toronto |Canada |Air Canada Centre
September 8, 2016 |Atlanta |rowspan="14"|United States |Philips Arena
September 10, 2016 |Miami |American Airlines Arena
September 11, 2016 |Tampa |Amalie Arena
September 14, 2016 |Dallas |American Airlines Center
September 15, 2016 |Houston |Toyota Center
September 17, 2016 |Cincinnati |U.S. Bank Arena
September 20, 2016 |Charlotte |Time Warner Cable Arena
September 22, 2016 |Washington, D.C. |Verizon Center
September 23, 2016 |Philadelphia |Wells Fargo Center
September 24, 2016 |Boston |TD Garden
September 25, 2016 |Newark |Prudential Center
September 30, 2016 |Oakland |Oracle Arena
October 1, 2016 |Las Vegas |MGM Grand Garden Arena
October 4, 2016 |Inglewood |The Forum

;Cancellations and rescheduled shows

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August 25, 2016 |Columbus, Ohio |Value City Arena |Cancelled
August 26, 2016 |Cincinnati, Ohio |U.S. Bank Arena |Rescheduled to September 17, 2016{{cite web |url=https://www.wlwt.com/article/bad-boy-family-reunion-show-rescheduled-for-cincinnati/3569045 |title='Bad Boy Family Reunion' show rescheduled for Cincinnati |author= |date=August 23, 2016 |website=WLWT |publisher=Hearst Television |access-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026143707/http://www.wlwt.com/article/bad-boy-family-reunion-show-rescheduled-for-cincinnati/3569045 |archive-date=October 26, 2019}}
August 27, 2016 |Chicago, Illinois |United Center |Rescheduled to September 1, 2016
August 31, 2016 |Kansas City, Missouri |Sprint Center |Cancelled
September 16, 2016 |San Antonio, Texas |AT&T Center |Cancelled
September 18, 2016 |Nashville, Tennessee |Bridgestone Arena |Cancelled
October 2, 2016 |Glendale, Arizona |Gila River Arena |Cancelled
October 6, 2016 |San Diego, California |Viejas Arena |Cancelled
October 8, 2016 |Oakland, California |Oracle Arena |Rescheduled to September 30, 2016

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