Usher And Chris Brown Announce Upcoming Stadium Run, ‘The R&B Tour’
Chris Brown and Usher are officially hitting the road together, setting the stage for one of the year’s biggest R&B tours. The co-headlining run, titled the R&B Tour (short for […] The post Usher And Chris Brown Announce Upcoming Stadium Run, ‘The R&B Tour’ appeared first on Essence.
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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 10, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Chris Brown and Usher are officially hitting the road together, setting the stage for one of the year’s biggest R&B tours. The co-headlining run, titled the R&B Tour (short for Raymond & Brown), was announced April 10 through a joint social media post, immediately sparking excitement across both artists’ fanbases.
The rollout came with a cinematic teaser shared on Instagram and X, showing the two artists riding motorcycles through the city before arriving at a packed venue. The clip ends with the pair stepping onto the stage as a crowd roars, with Usher declaring, “It’s time,” and Brown responding, “Hell yeah.” The caption kept it just as direct: “ITS TIME! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown.”
ITS TIME! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown pic.twitter.com/NV3a0A9CWw
— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) April 10, 2026While official dates and cities have yet to be revealed, the announcement follows major runs for both artists. Brown recently wrapped his Breezy Bowl XX tour and is preparing to release his upcoming album Brown on May 8, with new singles already in rotation. Usher, meanwhile, has spent the past year on his Past Present Future tour while maintaining a strong presence in Las Vegas.
The two have collaborated several times over the years, with records like “New Flame” and “Party” remaining fan favorites. With both artists known for high-energy performances and extensive catalogs, anticipation is already building for what the joint tour will bring once details are announced.
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