This past week, three stops into The Boy Is Mine Tour, fans of R&B legends Brandy Norwood and Monica were left bewildered by the sudden conclusion of Saturday night’s concert. The event, held at Chicago’s United Center, saw concertgoers taking to social media to express their disappointment after Norwood unexpectedly walked off-stage during her performance.
According to reports, the concert was cut short, leaving Monica to conclude the show solo. This abrupt change occurred before the duo had a chance to perform their iconic 1998 duet, “The Boy Is Mine.” An audience member captured a moment where Norwood could be heard saying, “Give me one second y’all I gotta get my—” before heading backstage. Unfortunately, she never returned to the stage, leaving fans in confusion.
After the incident, fans took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their experiences. One concertgoer mentioned, “I never saw her again,” expressing their bewilderment at how Monica had to carry on alone without a proper farewell. The audience was described as perplexed and frustrated, with one attendee noting that after Monica performed solo, “the screen went off, lights came on, and they told us to get out.”
Another audience member shared a video highlighting the visibly upset crowd after the lights were illuminated. They stated, “Brandy just threw a fit and left the stage 75% before the show was over and Monica had to finish the show by herself!” This unexpected turn of events has raised questions among fans about what transpired behind the scenes.
The Boy Is Mine Tour kicked off in June, following the announcement of Brandy and Monica’s reunion. The tour began on Thursday at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center and has featured special appearances from artists such as Kelly Rowland and Muni Long. The anticipation surrounding this tour was palpable, given the long-standing history and collaboration between Brandy and Monica.
As fans eagerly await further developments, many are hoping for clarity regarding Norwood's abrupt exit from the concert. Deadline has reached out to Brandy Norwood’s team for a comment, but as of now, no official statement has been made. Fans are left wondering what the future holds for The Boy Is Mine Tour and whether it will continue as planned.
