Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour: How It Came Together – Billboard

Trending on Billboard Imagine a concert bill co-headlined by Michael Jackson and Prince. That’s one example of how principals involved with Usher and Chris Brown’s The R&B Tour (aka Raymond & Brown) are describing the upcoming trek’s level of impact. The superstar duo initially revealed their North America stadium tour via an X post on April 10. Four days later, Live Nation announced a 33-date itinerary. That number has since increased to 51 — and counting, according to a spokesperson. Now, after rehearsals in St. Louis, Usher and Brown will kick off the hotly anticipated tour in Denver on Friday (June 26). Related “Rarely do we see these kinds of combinations,” says Usher’s manager Ron Laffitte, one of the principals whom Billboard spoke to ahead of the tour’s anticipated launch. “We can point to Jay-Z and Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s Watch the Throne or Elton John and Billy Joel coming together. What would Michael Jackson and Prince have looked like? Unfortunately, we never had the blessing of seeing those two share the stage.” He adds, “Bringing these icons of R&B together elevates the entire concert experience, showcasing their singing, performance athleticism and the most incredible song catalogs. The love and respect
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