AceShowbiz - Usher and Chris Brown have launched their much-anticipated Raymond & Brown Tour, which began on June 26, 2026, Thatgrapejuice reports. The opening show was a sprawling three-hour event featuring nine distinct, cinematic performance segments that showcased both artists’ extensive catalogs.

Billboard details that Usher performed fan favorites like U Remind Me, Yeah!, Confessions, and OMG, while Chris Brown delivered hits including No Guidance, Go Crazy, and Run It. The pair also joined forces on stage for collaborative numbers such as It Depends, Party, and New Flame. Guests Mario and Eric Bellinger contributed to the concert, with Mario offering a medley during the intermission. Abcnews adds that the tour, spanning 33 dates, will hit major cities like Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago before concluding in December 2026.

Usher shared on his Instagram that the tour is a celebration of R&B music’s enduring power and a chance to bring the genre to stadium audiences, emphasizing the mutual respect and admiration he shares with Chris Brown. He also highlighted the tour’s role in honoring the artists who have shaped R&B’s evolution.

Usher is recognized as a leading R&B and pop singer, famed for hits like You Make Me Wanna from his My Way album and for his acting roles in projects such as The Bold and the Beautiful, The Faculty, and In the Mix. A multiple award nominee, including nods at the American Music Awards and BET Awards, Usher recently completed a solo tour that sold over 1.1 million tickets across North America.

This joint tour marks a significant moment for both artists, combining their solo successes into a stadium-scale celebration of R&B. It underscores their commitment to elevating the genre’s presence in larger venues while connecting with fans through powerful live performances, despite any past controversies surrounding Chris Brown. The tour promises to be a defining event for R&B in 2026.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.