Usher and Chris Brown have launched their highly anticipated co-headlining "R&B Tour," delivering extensive performances that often exceed three hours and feature more than 50 songs between the two artists.
The tour, described as "the most sophisticated live outing ever staged by either artist" by The Detroit Free Press, utilizes a massive diamond-shaped stage. Performances incorporate elaborate production elements including dancers, fire twirlers, and dedicated dance teams.
According to Set List FM, Usher's set includes hits such as "Yeah!," "Caught Up," "U Remind Me," "My Boo," and "Burn." Chris Brown performs his popular songs like "Poppin'," "Loyal," "Look at Me Now," "Run It!," and "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)," alongside material from his 12th studio album, "Brown."
The setlist structure is fluid, with Usher and Brown trading turns on stage. They also collaborate on several songs, including "Party" and "New Flame," which have bookended their performances. Notably, the show includes an "R-rated segment" where both artists engage in staged bedroom scenes with audience members.
Tickets for the tour are available, with prices varying by date and location. As of publication, the lowest found ticket price was $26 for a show in Toronto, while tickets for their MetLife Stadium dates in East Rutherford, N.J., on August 7 and 8 start at $202. A promo code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
Chris Brown has faced public scrutiny for past controversies, including a 2009 domestic dispute with Rihanna that resulted in legal consequences and restraining orders. Other incidents include altercations with Frank Ocean, a hit-and-run charge, and assault allegations involving his manager and ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. Most recently, he was charged in May for an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The "R&B Tour" is part of a larger trend of established R&B artists embarking on national tours in 2026, including acts like Earth, Wind & Fire with Lionel Richie, John Legend, Jill Scott, Boyz II Men, and Ne-Yo with Akon.