R&B stars Brandy and Monica are teaming up once again, this time for a major 2025 North American tour called “The Boy Is Mine.” The tour, named after their hit 1998 duet, will begin on August 21 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and wrap up on October 16 in Chicago. The 20-city tour marks the first time the two singers have ever gone on a full tour together.
Their announcement comes more than 25 years after their chart-topping single “The Boy Is Mine” debuted and won a Grammy Award. While the song was a massive success, it also fueled years of rumored tension between the two artists. But their upcoming tour signals a new chapter—one that puts past differences aside in favor of celebrating their shared musical history.
The news was announced via a dramatic teaser video released on Tuesday. In the clip, Brandy and Monica are seen separately walking through a grand building before finally coming face to face, hinting at their reunion. Fans quickly reacted on social media, calling the moment “historic” for R&B lovers.
Although Brandy and Monica performed together in 2020 during a Verzuz livestream—an online music battle series that drew over 1 million viewers—this will be their first official co-headlining tour. The Verzuz event helped reopen the door to their friendship, and this tour appears to cement that progress with a more permanent collaboration.
Live Nation is producing the tour, which will hit major cities across the United States including New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and more. Both artists are expected to perform not only their shared hit “The Boy Is Mine,” but also a collection of their individual fan favorites. Brandy is known for songs like “Full Moon” and “Have You Ever,” while Monica’s catalog includes hits such as “Angel of Mine” and “So Gone.”
In a recent statement to the press, Monica said, “We’re excited to come together for our fans. This tour is about music, respect, and healing.” Brandy echoed the sentiment, calling the project “a celebration of unity and legacy.”
Fans will be able to purchase tickets starting June 28, with a Live Nation presale beginning on June 27.
Here are a few key details about the tour:
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Start date: August 21, 2025
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End date: October 16, 2025
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Cities included: Inglewood, New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, and more
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Ticket sales: Public sale begins June 28; presale starts June 27 via Live Nation
The tour is expected to draw high demand, not just because of the artists’ long-standing popularity, but also due to the cultural weight of their reunion. “The Boy Is Mine” was one of the most defining tracks of late-90s R&B, and this tour offers longtime fans a chance to relive that era live.
When “The Boy Is Mine” was released in 1998, the song became a global hit and spent 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Despite its success, Brandy and Monica rarely performed it together and were often portrayed in the media as rivals. Over time, that narrative became part of their public identities, even though both artists went on to build successful solo careers.
Their 2020 Verzuz appearance helped clear the air, with both women discussing past misunderstandings and expressing a desire to move forward. The upcoming tour appears to be the result of that effort, offering a new beginning—and perhaps rewriting the story of one of R&B’s most talked-about pairings.
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