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Brandy and Monica Take Control of ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Narrative as Arena Tour Nears

A 2024 Ariana Grande reimagining renewed interest, setting the stage for a co‑headlining run positioned as sisterhood, collaboration, growth.

Overview

  • Monica says she and Brandy have taken control of the division that followed their 1998 duet, reframing its legacy for a new generation.
  • Brandy describes the song’s impact as a testament to collaboration and longevity, noting how their perspective has evolved since its release.
  • The Boy Is Mine Tour begins Oct. 16 at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center and is scheduled to wrap Dec. 7 at Houston’s Toyota Center after stops in major U.S. cities.
  • Brandy says crafting the setlist has been challenging and hints at classics alongside surprises and possibly unreleased music.
  • Their reconciliation, spotlighted in a 2020 Verzuz and renewed by Ariana Grande’s 2024 remix that earned a Grammy nod, underpins the tour’s celebratory tone.