The energy on social media says it all — fans are counting down the days until Brandy and Monica share the stage again. The two R&B icons, whose 1998 Grammy Award-winning hit “The Boy Is Mine” dominated the charts and shaped a generation, are finally reuniting for their first-ever co-headlining tour, The Boy Is Mine. Some cities have special guests, Kelly Rowland, Coco Jones, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts.
Produced by the Black Promoters Collective, the 20-city tour stops at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on November 6 and November 9, giving Los Angeles fans two chances to experience the reunion that’s over 25 years in the making.
This tour isn’t just a comeback — it’s a cultural celebration of Black womanhood, resilience, and the timeless power of R&B storytelling that Brandy and Monica helped define.
“Stepping into this tour feels like a full-circle moment,” Brandy told Essence. “It’s a chance to honor where we’ve come from, to celebrate the people who’ve supported us from the very beginning, and to share the stage in a way that feels fresh, powerful and deeply connected to who we are now. It’s emotional, it’s inspiring, and it reminds me that music really is timeless.”
Brandy and Monica’s voices didn’t just define an era — they became the soundtracks of growth, heartbreak, and healing for generations of listeners, myself included.
As someone who grew up listening to both artists, this tour feels deeply personal — like watching the soundtrack of my childhood come to life on stage.
When it comes to Monica, her Still Standing album remains one of my personal favorites. If I had to narrow it down, my top five songs I’d love to hear live are:
- Everything to Me
- Until It’s Gone
- Believing in Me
- In 3D
- Still Standing
For Brandy, her voice has always represented a distinct kind of vulnerability and strength. My dream setlist would include:
- Almost Doesn’t Count
- Best Friend
- Put That on Everything
- Human
- Wildest Dreams
Of course, I can’t wait for the classics like “The Boy Is Mine,” “So Gone,” and “Sittin’ Up in My Room” — but hearing those deeper cuts would make this show unforgettable.
At USC, the excitement is already building. For students who grew up with their parents playing Brandy and Monica, the tour feels both nostalgic and historic.
“I feel like this is definitely a special moment in R&B history, especially considering their past,” said Symone Mimms, a USC American Studies and Ethnicity major. “I’m excited.”
When asked to describe the tour in one word, Mimms didn’t hesitate. “Magic,” she said. “When two artists who did something so amazing in the past come back together despite any differences and create that same feeling for fans — it’s magic.”
Mimms already knows what songs she’s hoping to hear live. For Brandy, it’s “Angel in Disguise,” and for Monica, it’s the fan-favorite “So Gone.”
Devontae Patterson, a public relations and advertising major, shared that for him, the anticipation has been building from the moment the artists began hinting at the tour.
“I’m a Brandy and Monica fan, so when they were announcing this tour together, it was the lead-up of it all,” Patterson said. “I love that they cleared the track for Ariana Grande and then hopped on with her — that was the setup. Then all of a sudden, they dropped locations and dates. I said, ‘Oh, okay. Let me get my wallet out because they’re about to take all my money.’”
Patterson still remembers the first time he heard Brandy’s voice — even before he knew it was her.
“My first memory of hearing Brandy was me not even knowing it was Brandy,” he said. “It was the song ‘Sittin’ Up In My Room’ from the iconic movie Waiting to Exhale.”
When asked about The Boy Is Mine and its place in R&B history, Patterson reflected on how it redefined the genre.
“I think it played such a crucial role because even today, I feel like — I’m not going to say R&B is dead, because we have some amazing artists — but a little piece of that craftsmanship died,” he said. “It’s something about getting on the track and being like, ‘No, this boy is mine.’ That audacity, that confidence — we don’t really do that anymore.”
When asked what songs he’s most looking forward to hearing, Patterson didn’t hesitate.
“For Brandy, it’s ‘Almost Doesn’t Count,’ and for Monica, ‘Before You Walk Out My Life.’”
If he could speak directly to them, he said he’d express gratitude for the way their music continues to resonate.
“I would tell them their artistry is important,” Patterson said. “No matter what has gone on in their lives, or what people believe the public perception is — their fans will always love and respect them. Through their hard times and their good times, we’ve grown with them.”
This tour isn’t just about two artists — it’s about legacy. It’s about how R&B has carried love, pain, healing, and sisterhood through generations. Brandy and Monica’s reunion shows that two women can coexist in greatness and still come together to create magic.
Their voices defined the late ‘90s and early 2000s — and now, they’re redefining what it means to own your story, your sound, and your power.
The Boy Is Mine Tour isn’t just a concert. It’s a cultural reunion — one that proves timeless music always finds its way back to center stage.