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Brandy Leaves Stage at Chicago Stop of ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour, Monica Closes Solo

No official explanation has been given, with fan videos pointing to sound problems.

Overview

  • The Oct. 18 United Center show ended early after Brandy exited mid-performance during the Chicago stop of the reunion tour.
  • Brandy told the crowd, “Give me one second y’all, I gotta get my …,” then walked backstage and did not return.
  • Monica performed the remaining songs on her own, and the pair’s signature duet, “The Boy Is Mine,” was not performed.
  • Fans shared clips and questions on social media, and outlets reporting on the incident said representatives for both artists had not responded.
  • The joint tour began Oct. 16 in Cincinnati, celebrating their 1998 collaboration after years of public distance, with earlier shows highlighting supportive onstage moments between the two.