Is Kelly Rowland the opening act or the star? Fans debate her role in Brandy and Monica's tour
Kelly Rowland's addition to Brandy and Monica's tour has sparked a lively debate among fans, with opinions divided on her role as a supporting act.
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The highly anticipated 'That Boy Is Mine' tour, featuring R&B icons Brandy and Monica, just got a lot more interesting with the announcement of special guests Kelly Rowland and Muni Long.
However, fans have been up in arms on social media with think pieces about Rowland's involvement in the upcoming Brandy and Monica tour.
While some fans are thrilled to see the Destiny's Child alum join the tour, others are stirring up controversy over who the bigger artist is and whether Rowland is somehow being 'downgraded' to an opening act.
The debate centres around Rowland's status as a successful solo artist and former member of one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
Some fans argue that she is being unfairly relegated to a supporting role on the tour, while others believe she's being a 'girl's girl' and showing support to her industry peers.
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X user @ScottyByNature1 commented: 'Y'all need to stop acting like Kelly Rowland is too big to open for Brandy and Monica. As a solo artist, she's NOT.'
Y'all need to stop acting like Kelly Rowland is too big to open for Brandy and Monica. As a solo artist, she's NOT. — Mississippi MADE (@ScottyByNature1) June 25, 2025
While @MrJeromeTrammel commented: 'I'm excited to see Kelly Rowland on the Brandy and Monica tour. She's just supporting her friends, because she sings down, performs her a** off and she's NOT an opening act.'
I'm excited to see Kelly Rowland on the Brandy & Monica tour. She's just supporting her friends, because she sings down, performs her ass off & she's NOT an opening act.. pic.twitter.com/oqhWFmeFq3 — Jerome Trammel, M.B.A (@MrJeromeTrammel) June 24, 2025
'Brandy & Monica are having the amazing Kelly Rowland as an opening act, and instead of 'US' being excited, people are claiming she deserves more. Well, where the hell were y'all tweets about her touring before yesterday? 👀 Not near one! Just buy the tickets and enjoy the show,' said @kat6179219.
Brandy & Monica are having the amazing Kelly Rowland be an opening act and instead of 'US' being excited, ppl are claiming she deserves more. Well where the hell were y'all tweets about her touring before yesterday? 👀 Not near one! Just buy the tickets and enjoy the show pic.twitter.com/99ljhQlvmU — Twirl, I Came From Jesus (@kat617919) June 25, 2025
One thing is for sure: Rowland is excited and on board about the tour, paying no mind to the haters.
She took to her social media platforms to express her excitement about joining the tour, posting a picture of the tour dates with a caption that reads: '👀 I am TOO excited about this. 👀 ♥️🙏🏾 Can't wait to see you all !!!!♥️🙏🏾'
The 'Motivation' hitmaker has always been an artist who uplifts others without deeming them a threat; she was the reason behind girl groups like 'Little Mix' and 'June's Diary' existing.
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