The two R&B heavyweights announced a joint concert tour on Friday, April 10, with a shared Instagram post that simply read “IT’S TIME,” accompanied by hashtags for “R&B Tour” and “Raymond & Brown,” a nod to Usher’s full name, Usher Raymond IV.
They also released a video showing the two men revving their motorcycles before removing their helmets to face each other.
“It’s time,” Usher said. Brown replied: “Hell yeah.”
No further details about the tour have yet been revealed.
The announcement marks a significant update in a relationship that hit a very public low point in May 2023, when the two reportedly clashed at Brown’s 34th birthday party in Las Vegas.
Images obtained by TMZ showed Usher appearing to confront Brown for allegedly ignoring fellow guest Teyana Taylor.
Brown left the scene and Usher was then seen going back inside with what appeared to be a bloody nose.
Neither man has spoken publicly about what happened, and both continued to perform at Usher’s Lovers & Friends Festival that same evening, with both posting upbeat messages about the evening that followed.
The argument was especially notable given how close the two were.
Their friendship dates back to 2005, when Brown first came onto the scene, and they went on to collaborate on tracks such as New flame And Party.
Even at the height of tension, Usher spoke warmly about what a joint project between them could look like.
“If it ever happens, it will be one of the greatest things that has ever happened in entertainment, to celebrate two people who love each other,” he said. BigBoyTV in April 2023.
“I love Chris. He’s my little brother and he’s always been there for me.”
It seems that moment has now arrived.
