DJ Lord Hits Toronto on Cypress Hill’s Canadabis Tour
Turntablist ignites Ontario stage with iconic hip-hop act fusing beats, culture and unity.
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Tour Arrives In Toronto
Toronto’s air was electric this week as turntablist DJ Lord rolled into town alongside hip-hop legends Cypress Hill. The group’s ongoing Canadabis Tour marked its Ontario debut with a packed house at The Opera House, where fans waved the Canadian flag and cheered every scratch, drop and chorus.
The official Instagram post from DJ Lord captured the moment: “#TORONTO …we out’chea! 🇨🇦 @cypresshill @djlord #Canada #Ontario #Tourlife.” The image shows Lord firing up the crowd behind his decks, backed by the band’s signature green and black visuals.
From Laval To Toronto
This Toronto stop follows earlier Canadian legs that have taken the tour through Laval and Quebec City with fellow lineup members De La Soul and The Pharcyde. Back in mid-June, Lord shared highlights from Laval in a post announcing “O’CANADABIS TOUR! 🍁📸 @privatefoto #cypresshill,” underscoring the rapid tour rhythm as the crew moves coast to coast.
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Caption: 🔥🔥 LAVAL 🇨🇦💨 O’CANADABIS TOUR! 🍁 📸 @privatefoto #cypresshill Next stop 📍Quebec with @wearedelasoul & @thepharcydelives •• #canada #tourlife #laval #montreal #brealtv #music #hiphop
That post set the pace for a run of high-energy shows celebrating cannabis culture and classic hip-hop vibes. By the time the tour hit Toronto, Lord and his colleagues had already clocked multiple nights of back-to-back performances in front of enthusiastic, diverse crowds.
Turntablist Spotlight
DJ Lord, born Lord Aswod, first came to wider attention in 1999 when he joined Public Enemy as a resident turntablist, replacing Terminator X. His lightning-fast scratch routines and genre-blending mixes have earned him a reputation as one of hip-hop’s most dynamic DJs. In recent years, he’s taken on additional duties with Cypress Hill, fusing his technique with the band’s West Coast rhythms and reggae influences.
Fans have noted how Lord adapts his set to each venue, weaving crowd calls and rare remixes into the main show. During the Toronto set, he dropped a special edit of “Insane in the Brain” before inviting Cypress Hill MCs B-Real and Sen Dog back onstage for a dual-mic finale.
Critics have praised the Canadabis Tour’s production values and emphasis on community. Merchandise booths featured collaborations with local artists, while on-site partnerships highlighted Canadian growers and creatives. The tour’s name nods to both Canada and the cannabis culture Cypress Hill has championed for decades.
Looking ahead, the Canadabis Tour continues its run through Ontario, making scheduled stops in Ottawa and London before wrapping in mid-July. Throughout, DJ Lord will remain a key ingredient—his scratch solos and beat juggling underscoring the legacy of hip-hop’s golden era.
Fans still hoping to catch DJ Lord and Cypress Hill in action can find tickets and updates at the band’s official site and social channels. As this Toronto night showed, the spirit of unity, beats and culture is alive—and it’s touring the True North.
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