Brandy and Monica Reunite for “The Boy Is Mine” Tour

Brandy and Monica, two of the most iconic voices in ‘90s R&B, are hitting the road together for the first time ever. And they’re naming the tour after the song that brought them both unforgettable fame: The Boy Is Mine. For fans who grew up watching these two queens dominate charts and MTV screens, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for.

The tour is more than just nostalgia. It’s a symbol of growth. A bridge built over old drama. Brandy put it best when she called it “a full-circle moment.” She said this tour is not just about the music but also about “honoring where we came from.”

That 1998 MTV Moment Everyone Remembers

Let’s not pretend like this tour isn’t surprising. Back in 1998, things between the two weren’t exactly friendly. Their VMA performance that year made headlines, not because of the singing, but because Monica reportedly punched Brandy in the face before they went on stage.

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At the time, the media fed the rivalry. Fans took sides. The tension was thick. Both artists were young, talented, and successful. Brandy had already gone platinum with her debut album at just 15. Monica dropped Miss Thang at 14 and also went platinum. Their hit song The Boy Is Mine spent 13 weeks at No. 1. But behind the scenes, things weren’t nearly as harmonious.

From Falling Out to Growing Up

Since those early days, Brandy and Monica have taken very different paths. Brandy became a pop culture staple, not just in music, but also on TV. She was the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen in 1997. She earned the nickname “Vocal Bible” for her unmatched vocal control. In 2021, she starred in ABC’s Queens as a rapper navigating life after fame.

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Monica, on the other hand, kept a lower profile. After releasing Code Red in 2015, she took a step back. But she wasn’t done. In 2022, she teased a full country album titled Open Roads, produced by Brandi Carlile. That project is still unreleased, but the fact she was pushing boundaries shows her desire to evolve.

Verzuz, Remixes, and Rekindled Bonds

Before this tour, there were small signs the duo was warming up to each other again. In 2012, they released a second duet It All Belongs to Me. Then in 2021, they faced off on Verzuz, the popular battle series created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.

That Verzuz episode was part reunion, part therapy session. There were a few tense moments, especially when Monica joked about no longer “smacking chicks,” a reference to her own past. Brandy teased her, saying, “I was one of the ones.” Monica quickly clarified, “That’s not what happened.”

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Brandy apologized. Monica accepted. It was messy but human. And it proved something important: they had both changed.

Why Now Feels Right

Brandy said it herself. This tour is about giving the people what they’ve been asking for. Fans never stopped loving The Boy Is Mine. It still hits today. The chemistry, the harmonies, the storytelling—it’s timeless.

But beyond the music, fans have always wanted to see Brandy and Monica together in a way that felt real. Not just a duet on a song. Not just a quick reunion. But a full-on collaboration. A celebration.

Their announcement confirms it. The tension is gone. The timing, as Brandy said, is finally right.

Who’s Joining Them on Tour

The lineup is stacked with talent. Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts are all set to appear as special guests during the tour. It’s a blend of classic and current R&B energy. The first stop announced is at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on November 9. More dates are expected.

Presale tickets start on June 26. General sale opens June 27. You can bet fans will be rushing to grab their seats.

A Tour That’s Bigger Than Music

This tour is about legacy. About two women who started as teen prodigies, got caught up in competition, then grew into their own stories. The world once saw them as rivals. Now, they’re standing side by side.

It’s been 27 years since The Boy Is Mine hit No. 1. That’s more than enough time to reflect, heal, and move forward.

Brandy and Monica are doing just that. And they’re taking their fans along for the ride.