R&B Icons Brandy and Monica Reunite for Nostalgic LA Tour Stops

Last month, R&B legends Brandy and Monica reunited for the Los Angeles leg of their "The Boy Is Mine" tour, delivering a nostalgic and star-studded performance. The two-hour show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood saw a number of surprise guests join the singers on stage, including rappers LL Cool J, O.T. Genasis, and Mario.

Genasis kicked things off with a lively rendition of his hit "Cut It," while LL Cool J followed with his classics "Luv U Better" and "Doin' It." Mario led the crowd in a spirited sing-along to his hit "Let Me Love You," praising Brandy and Monica's tour as "a night to celebrate R&B." Local rapper Blxst also made an appearance, performing his 2020 viral hit "Chosen."

But the night truly belonged to Brandy and Monica, who have been in the industry for over 30 years. The two singers traded songs and sets, drawing from their extensive discographies, including Brandy's quintuple-platinum "Never Say Never" and Monica's debut "Miss Thang." Highlights included amped-up versions of Brandy's "Full Moon" and Monica's "So Gone," as well as emotional ballads like Brandy's "Brokenhearted" and Monica's "Love All Over Me."

The two also paid tribute to their shared musical influence, the late Whitney Houston, with a duet of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." Brandy and Monica have long credited Houston as a major inspiration, and the touching moment had the entire arena on its feet.

As for the much-discussed "rivalry" between the two artists, Brandy and Monica chose to let their voices do the talking, with any mentions of the supposed feud relegated to interstitial clips. The singers instead focused on celebrating their enduring friendship and musical partnership, culminating in a powerful performance of their iconic duet "The Boy Is Mine."