Brandy and Monica announce first-ever co-headlining tour to celebrate 25 years of "The Boy Is Mine"
Brandy and Monica have officially announced their first-ever co-headlining tour, celebrating over 25 years since their iconic duet "The Boy Is Mine" topped the charts. The 24-city tour, aptly named The Boy Is Mine, will kick off on October 16 in Cincinnati and conclude on December 7 in Houston.
During an interview on CBS Mornings, both Grammy-winning artists expressed their excitement about the long-awaited tour. "They've been trying to get us to do a tour since '98, and it finally felt like the right time," Brandy said, calling the experience a "dream come true." Monica, reflecting on their partnership, described it as a "musical marriage" and emphasized the strength of their bond, which has evolved over the years.
The legendary duet, which spent a record-breaking 13 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1998, remains one of the most celebrated collaborations in R&B history. Their partnership was further revived in 2022 with a remix of "The Boy Is Mine" in collaboration with Ariana Grande, earning the duo a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Joining the tour as special guests will be Grammy winner Kelly Rowland, singer-songwriter Muni Long, and 2025 American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. Both Brandy and Monica emphasized the significance of their reunion, highlighting that the tour is not just a celebration of their music but of their growth and sisterhood. Tickets for the The Boy Is Mine tour will be available for presale on June 26 and general sales starting June 27.
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