{"id":435383,"date":"2025-12-09T10:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/435383\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:36:37","slug":"in-fort-worth-brandy-and-monica-prove-theyre-still-rb-royalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/435383\/","title":{"rendered":"In Fort Worth, Brandy and Monica Prove They’re Still R&B Royalty"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boy Is Mine Tour Dallas-Fort Worth stop delivered R&B fans the night of their dreams, as Brandy and Monica put on a show that kept them out of their seats and on their feet at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The long-awaited co-headlining tour has been requested by concertgoers since the iconic duet \u201cThe Boy Is Mine\u201d was released in 1998. The critically acclaimed song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks<\/a> and earned the duo a Grammy. Due to rumors of an alleged beef that swirled for decades, it seemed that wish would never come to fruition. But when the two participated<\/a> in Timbaland and Swizz Beatz\u2019s VERZUZ live-streaming music battle series in August 2020, hope was rekindled.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In June, music fans learned that the singers would hit the road to co-headline The Boy Is Mine Tour, a 24-city tour that was extended to 29<\/a> cities, with Dallas-Fort Worth near the end.<\/p>\n

To set the tone for the evening, American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts kicked off the night in a tea-green and white blazer, no shirt and white pants, shining with confidence. During his soulful set, he sang his latest single, \u201cNothing Compares,\u201d along with other original music and renditions of R&B classics, concluding with a walk around the floor, where he handed out roses that sent some of the women in the crowd into a frenzy.<\/p>\n

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Following him was California\u2019s Keyshia Cole, who returned<\/a> to Dickies Arena for the second time this year to deliver a solid, nostalgic performance that had the audience up on their feet singing along. She replaced Muni Long after the \u201cHrs & Hrs\u201d artist recently announced<\/a> that she would no longer perform on the remaining tour dates due to health reasons. She sang her beloved songs \u201cI Changed My Mind,\u201d \u201cLove,\u201d \u201cHeaven Sent,\u201d \u201cLet It Go,\u201d \u201cI Should\u2019ve Cheated,\u201d and \u201cEnough of No Love,\u201d where she took a moment to remix \u201cDallas got love for me\u201d in, among other notable songs.<\/p>\n

Kelly Rowland of Destiny\u2019s Child was up next and reminded attendees why her name will forever be ingrained in music history. She came on stage rocking an all-burgundy fit \u2014 a large hat, a fur shrug jacket, a revealing yet modest two-piece and boots. Her set began with \u201cMotivation\u201d from her album Here I Am and smoothly transitioned into a remix of \u201cSay My Name.\u201d After singing \u201cKisses Down Low\u201d and \u201cCoffee,\u201d she spoke to the crowd.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s up, Dallas-Fort Worth? It feels so good to be here with you all on tonight. It has been 15 years since I\u2019ve toured the U S of A, and the amount of warmth and love of every city has been so beautiful, but I couldn\u2019t wait to get up in Texas shawty!\u201d she told fans with a smile.<\/p>\n

With an all-male dance squad, she continued the show with \u201cIce,\u201d \u201cWithout Me,\u201d \u201cHere We Go Again,\u201d and a couple of more songs, including Force MD\u2019s \u201cTender Love\u201d and \u201cAll This Love,\u201d and more before she leaned into \u201cBad Habit\u201d to dive into a Destiny\u2019s Child medley \u2014 \u201cBootylicious\u201d \u201cSo Good,\u201d \u201cIndependent Woman, Pt 1,\u201d and \u201cSolider,\u201d which included a dance break and tribute to Houston.<\/p>\n

The Big Moment<\/p>\n

The moment everyone had been waiting for arrived, starting with a video of both vocalists entering and riding an elevator that emerged from center stage, opening to reveal the vocalists posing in black-and-white attire as everyone in the arena erupted in noise. For the first act, Brandy led the charge with \u201cWhat About Us,\u201d her choreography sharp and precise. The two icons walked in a circle, then Monica launched into \u201cKnock Knock.\u201d Brandy followed with \u201cI Wanna Be Down\u201d and removed her jacket. Monica answered with \u201cDon\u2019t Take It Personal,\u201d and Brandy kept the hits coming with \u201cBest Friend,\u201d telling the crowd to \u201cmake some noise in this bitch.\u201d Monica then took a solo turn with \u201cLike This and Like That.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

A video compilation celebrating Brandy\u2019s career highlights, featuring testimonials from industry peers, jump-started act two. The song \u201cIn These Streets<\/a>,\u201d which Brandy sang in a viral Instagram video with actresses Jennifer Lewis and Roz Ryan, played before the 46-year-old returned in a prune-colored leather outfit with an LA hat, gold jewelry and shades, launched into \u201cI Thought\u201d followed by \u201cFull Moon.\u201d She then surprised the crowd with a quick Louisiana bounce remix of \u201c\u2018Right Here (Departed)\u201d that transitioned to \u201cWho She Is 2 U\u201d that incorporated Aaliyah\u2019s \u201cMore Than A Woman\u201d in the mix, before closing her segment \u201cAfrodisiac.\u201d<\/p>\n

Monica\u2019s return for the third act was equally dramatic. Dancers entered, pretending to play violins for \u201cStreet Symphony\u201d before she appeared in a show-stopping ensemble: a long fur coat in caramel, white, and brown over a glittering jean tan corset and pants. Her set became a tribute to Atlanta culture, with \u201cEverytime tha Beat Drop\u201d morphing into a medley that included \u201cLean Wit It, Rock Wit It,\u201d \u201cTake Me Thru Dere,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m So ATL\u201d choreo moment where Monica even hit the viral \u201cEat It Up\u201d dance before striking a pose with her dancers holding up the ATL sign. She went on to sing \u201cGet It Off\u201d and \u201cThe First Night,\u201d ending by advising all the women: \u201cDon\u2019t give it up easy, ladies!\u201d<\/p>\n

A clever moment in the show occurred via a creative clip interlude in which puppets dramatized the infamous feud before the cords were literally cut, signaling the end of that narrative. The dual set featured another video montage of celebrity cameos singing Brady\u2019s praises as \u201cthe vocal bible.\u201d Brandy then rose from beneath the stage, seated at a piano in an all-black ensemble to deliver \u201cBrokenhearted,\u201d \u201cNothing\u201d, \u201cHe Is,\u201d and \u201cPut That on Everything.\u201d Monica returned on stage on a white couch with gold trimming, wearing a black dress with dramatic ruffles, to perform \u201cTrust,\u201d \u201cU Should\u2019ve Known Better,\u201d \u201cLove All Over Me,\u201d\u00a0 and \u201cI Keep It To Myself.\u201d Brandy reappeared for \u201cAlmost Doesn\u2019t Count,\u201d perched on a chair in a striking red suit dress with a black collar and a large black hat, paired with knee-high boots. \u201cThank y\u2019all! I heard you singing,\u201d she acknowledged, clearly moved by the crowd\u2019s participation. Monica emerged in her previous outfit to record \u201cWhy I Love You So Much,\u201d belting with raw emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For the fifth act, Brandy switched into an all-black ensemble for another dance break with her crew for \u201cTalk About Our Love,\u201d \u201cCan You Hear Me Now,\u201d and \u201cPut It Down,\u201d \u201cSittin\u2019 Up in My Room\u201d and \u201cTop of the World.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, we did that shit,\u201d she declared.<\/p>\n

Monica came back on stage in a long black leather jacket and leather boots for \u201cBefore You Walk Out of My Life.\u201d She had a question for the concertgoers before singing \u201cSo Gone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight, it\u2019s enough of us in here to ask, when the f**k are ya\u2019ll going to let go of these white shoes?\u201d she asked, holding up a pair of white sandals that were sitting on a silver platter, to which outbursts of laughter were the response.<\/p>\n

For the final act of the night, both artists wore white. Brany sang \u201cAngel in Disguise\u201d and then Monica\u2019s \u201cAngel of Mine\u201d was next. A Whitney Houston tribute video honored both artists\u2019 connections to the late icon, leading them to sing \u201cI Wanna Dance With Somebody.\u201d Monica gave a shoutout to Ray J in the building: \u201cWe got one wish that you be holy when you\u2019re outside.\u201d She also acknowledged family members in attendance, including the late Young Dolph\u2019s family.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brandy sat on a stool next to Monica to perform \u201cHave You Ever,\u201d reflecting that it was \u201cthe hardest thing to sing at 15.\u201d\u00a0 The screams and cheers extended well beyond the song\u2019s end. Brand then joked, \u201cThat\u2019s dedicated to you, Syrai, cause I don\u2019t have a man.\u201d Monica followed with \u201cFor You I Will,\u201d as the arena lit up with phone lights, creating a sea of illumination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a dance break that introduced each dancer, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. \u201cThe Boy is Mine\u201d began with both artists on separate platforms before they descended, met in the middle, and delivered the duet that started it all. It was a full-circle moment that felt both reflective and fresh, a testament to two artists who have grown, evolved, and found their way back to mutual respect despite everything.<\/p>\n

The Boy is Mine Tour isn\u2019t just a victory lap. It\u2019s a declaration that Brandy and Monica remain forces to be reckoned with, both individually and together. Throughout the show, their high-quality stage productions, whether performed solo or together, demonstrate why they\u2019ve stayed relevant for over 30 years and will continue to reign supreme.<\/p>\n

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