Chris Brown and Usher Announce Joint R&B Tour

The two R&B superstars are joining forces for a new co-headlining tour.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:53pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of shattered glass fragments reflecting dramatic studio lighting, conveying the high-energy glamour of an R&B concert tour.The upcoming 'R&B Tour' co-headlined by Chris Brown and Usher promises to bring a dazzling display of R&B star power to stages across the country.Atlanta Today

Instead of competing in a Verzuz battle, Chris Brown and Usher have announced plans for a joint tour titled 'R&B Tour,' an acronym for their last names Raymond and Brown. The two artists shared an Instagram video teasing the tour, showing them riding motorcycles to a venue where they meet up and walk on stage together to loud applause.

Why it matters

The announcement of a Chris Brown and Usher co-headlining tour is significant for R&B music fans, as the two artists have collaborated on several hit songs in the past and are considered among the genre's biggest stars. Their decision to tour together rather than face off in a Verzuz battle also signals a spirit of unity and collaboration within the R&B community.

The details

In the teaser video, Chris Brown and Usher are shown riding motorcycles from their respective parts of town before meeting up in a parking lot, removing their helmets, and walking into a venue together. 'It's time,' Usher says, to which Chris responds, 'Hell, yeah.' The video ends with the pair walking on stage to loud applause. Specific tour dates and cities have not yet been announced.

  • The tour announcement comes with the release of Chris Brown's new single 'It's Obvious' on April 10, 2026.
  • Chris Brown's next album 'Brown' is scheduled to be released on May 8, 2026.

The players

Chris Brown

An American singer, songwriter, and dancer who is considered one of the biggest R&B stars of the 2000s and 2010s, known for hit songs like 'Forever,' 'With You,' and 'Fine China.'

Usher

An American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rose to fame in the 1990s and 2000s with hit songs like 'Yeah!,' 'OMG,' and 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love,' and is regarded as one of the greatest R&B artists of his generation.

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What they’re saying

“This [is] my motherf****** brother for life. I'm so happy to be sharing the same stage with him.”

— Chris Brown

“I know me and [Bow Wow], earlier, we came up young. We came up looking at him, Michael Jackson, a couple other people. Ain't too many people f****** with Usher. I'm just being real – he's the greatest. My brother, I appreciate you.”

— Chris Brown

What’s next

Specific tour dates and cities for the 'R&B Tour' featuring Chris Brown and Usher are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The joint tour announcement between Chris Brown and Usher is a highly anticipated event for R&B music fans, as the two artists have a long history of successful collaborations and are widely regarded as two of the genre's biggest stars. Their decision to tour together rather than compete in a Verzuz battle signals a spirit of unity and collaboration within the R&B community.