What happened during the Brandy and Monica reunion tour?

Brandy, 46, unexpectedly left the stage mid-performance during the Chicago stop of the duo's The Boy Is Mine Tour, citing sound issues, leaving Monica, 44, to finish the show alone.

Why did Brandy exit the stage?

Brandy appeared to be experiencing sound issues, saying "Give me one second y'all I gotta get my..." before leaving the stage at the United Center in Chicago.

How did fans react to Brandy's exit?

The crowd was sent home without hearing the duo's iconic hit "The Boy Is Mine" after Monica performed the final songs by herself.

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Brandy Exits Stage Mid-Performance, Leaving Monica to Finish Iconic Reunion Tour Alone

19 Oct

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Summary

Brandy, 46, left the stage during the Chicago stop of the duo's tour
Sound issues appeared to be the cause of Brandy's sudden exit
Monica, 44, performed the final songs by herself as the crowd was sent home

Brandy Exits Stage Mid-Performance, Leaving Monica to Finish Iconic Reunion Tour Alone

On October 18, 2025, Brandy and Monica's The Boy Is Mine Tour encountered a setback during the Chicago stop of their highly anticipated reunion tour. According to videos shared on social media, Brandy, 46, unexpectedly left the stage mid-performance, citing what seemed to be sound issues.

"Give me one second y'all I gotta get my...," Brandy said as she made her way off the stage at the United Center. However, the Grammy-winning artist never returned, leaving her counterpart Monica, 44, to perform the final songs by herself. The crowd was ultimately sent home without hearing the duo's iconic 1998 collaboration, "The Boy Is Mine."

The tour, which kicked off on October 16, 2025, marked over two decades since Brandy and Monica's chart-topping hit. The two R&B stars had previously feuded for years after a backstage altercation at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, but have since reconciled and are now celebrating their musical legacy and the enduring connection with their fans.