Brandy and Monica Reluctantly Reveal ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ Dates—Barclays Center Included
Look, I’m not thrilled about doing this, but here we are: Brandy and Monica are hitting the road together again. In an “of course this is happening” move, the R&B veterans announced The Boy Is Mine Tour—yes, borrowing the title of their chart-topping ’98 duet—kicking off this summer with a marquee stop at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. I told you nostalgia never dies.
These two icons dropped the news via a joint Instagram post on April 10, complete with a pixelated poster and more hashtags than a mid-tier influencer. The tour launches June 15 in Atlanta, winds through city after city (including Washington, Chicago, and Los Angeles) and crashes at Barclays on August 4. Because nothing says “mid-summer fun” like elbowing your way through arena crowds to belt out “The Boy Is Mine,” right? Tickets go on sale April 17 through Ticketmaster and Live Nation—standard procedure, folks.
Let’s break down the obvious: this tour exists purely on 90s nostalgia juice. Promoters know you’ll fork over cash just to relive your college dorm Spotify playlist. Monica and Brandy haven’t shared a bill this tight since their duet blew up the airwaves—and yes, they’ll both perform solo hits, but we all know the real draw is that famous “she’s mine” chorus. Billboard confirms both divas will revisit classics like Brandy’s “Have You Ever?” and Monica’s “The First Night,” so brace yourselves for all the slow-jam feels.
Of course, there’s always some behind-the-scenes drama to spice things up. According to People, neither diva has dropped details about special guests or opening acts—so prepare for a last-minute surprise or the dreaded local radio contest winners. And let’s be real: if Ticketmaster’s site crashes on presale day, don’t come crying to me. Live Nation’s got your backsides covered—maybe.
On a practical note, Barclays Center is notorious for pricey concessions and traffic nightmares, so budget extra time (and cash) if you plan to show up in Brooklyn. The arena will reportedly offer VIP packages that include a meet-and-greet photo op, because why wouldn’t you pay even more to stand awkwardly next to your ’90s idols?
Is this tour the most groundbreaking thing in music this year? No. But it’ll sell out anyway. They’ve got the hits, the name recognition, and your credit card waiting. So if you’re longing for a trip down memory lane—complete with high notes and hair flips—mark your calendar for April 17 at 10 a.m. ET and pray your internet cooperates. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things—yet somehow will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Instagram (Brandy & Monica), People Magazine, Billboard
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