Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Reveals Explosive Onstage Rivalry with Green Day

Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Recalls 'Pop Disaster' Tour Rivalry with Green Day: 'It Was War!' Rolling Stone Brasil's recent TikTok video highlights a revealing excerpt from Mark Hoppus's new memoir, "Fahrenheit-182." In the autobiography, Hoppus details the intense, yet cordial, competition between Blink-182 and Green Day during their joint 2002 Pop Disaster tour. The video features clips from the tour alongside Hoppus discussing the experience. "It was a friendly rivalry," Hoppus explains, "but when the lights went up, it was war!" The video captures the energy of the tour and Hoppus's candid reflections on the pressure and success they experienced. The memoir promises to offer a deeper dive into the dynamics between the two bands and the music industry of the time.