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For years, the timeline has debated who would take the crown in a hypothetical Verzuz battle between Usher and Chris Brown—the King of 2000s R&B versus the King of the 2010s. But instead of pitting two generational talents against each other, the R&B gods have blessed us with the ultimate linkup. Usher and Chris Brown have officially announced their joint stadium trek, aptly titled the “R&B Tour” (standing for Raymond & Brown).
If you appreciate the golden eras of R&B, it’s time to get your group chats in order and your coins ready. Here is everything we know so far about the most anticipated tour of the year.
What We Know So Far
After swiftly shutting down internet rumors of a beef, the duo took to Instagram to drop a cinematic teaser that immediately flipped the script. The visual features both superstars on motorcycles, speeding through city streets, while fans receive tour notifications on their phones and take off running. The two icons eventually meet up in a parking lot, step into an elevator, and as the doors open to the roar of a stadium crowd, Usher says, “It’s time.” Breezy’s response? “Hell, yeah.”
Considering Usher’s massive success with his Las Vegas residency and Super Bowl halftime show, combined with Chris Brown’s sold-out stadium runs, which made his Breezy Bowl XX the highest-grossing tour ever by a Black American male solo artist this R&B linkup is guaranteed to be an astronomical win. When these tickets drop, they will go fast.
What Fans Can Expect
The tour announcement perfectly coincides with a fresh wave of music. Chris Brown just dropped his new summer-ready single, “Obvious,” and announced that his forthcoming album, simply titled Brown, is slated to arrive on May 8. Add that to their recent collaboration on the “It Depends (Remix)” and past hits like “New Flame” and “Party,” and the stage is set for an unforgettable collaborative set.
What can we expect when these two hit the stage? According to a dream setlist breakdown by Billboard, fans are in for a masterclass in showmanship. Picture this: Chris Brown running through high-energy dance anthems like “Run It!” and “Go Crazy,” before slowing it down with “Take You Down.” Then, Usher takes over, sliding through classics like “U Don’t Have to Call,” “Confessions Part II,” and “Burn.” The ultimate climax? A joint performance of “Party” featuring a legendary dance battle between the two titans, closing out with the A-Town Stomp.
How to Get Your Tickets
(Updated)
Full tour dates just dropped, the first date is scheduled for June 26th in Denver, CO. Presales are scheduled for April 24th at Live Nation, with premium seats projected to run between $275 and $350.
This isn’t just a concert; it’s a cultural moment. Keep it locked to Eventnoire for the latest updates on the Raymond & Brown tour dates, ticket releases, and exclusive experiences. You won’t want to be on the outside looking in when this hits your city.