Fans left stunned as “The Boy Is Mine” duet never happened.
Saturday night’s stop on Brandy and Monica’s The Boy Is Mine Tour didn’t go quite as planned.
During their performance at Chicago’s United Center, R&B icon Brandy abruptly walked off stage mid-song, leaving her longtime collaborator and tourmate Monica to close out the night on her own.
The unexpected moment unfolded when Brandy appeared visibly frustrated by ongoing sound issues. Midway through a song, she told the crowd, “Give me one second y’all, I gotta get my…” before heading backstage.
The audience waited, expecting her to return — but she never did. After several minutes of confusion, Monica took over, thanking fans for their patience and finishing the show solo.
The two singers were expected to end the night with their legendary 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine,” the Grammy-winning single that sparked one of pop and R&B’s most iconic rivalries. But with Brandy gone, the much-anticipated performance never happened.
Fans quickly took to social media, posting clips of the moment and speculating about what caused Brandy’s exit. Many expressed concern for the singer’s well-being, while others voiced disappointment that the reunion show ended early.
This was literally the last we saw of Brandy in Chicago. #theboyisminetour pic.twitter.com/CMv0e3xDHF
— Mike (@LikeMike2Day) October 19, 2025
This tour was meant to mark a full-circle moment for the pair, who famously feuded for years after the success of their hit collaboration. Despite their rocky past, Brandy and Monica had put their differences aside to celebrate over 25 years of “The Boy Is Mine”, announcing the joint tour earlier this year to massive excitement from R&B fans.
While this latest incident has fueled online chatter about renewed tension, sources close to the tour have not confirmed any conflict between the two stars. Both artists have remained silent on the situation so far, and their teams haven’t issued official statements about the abrupt ending.
Still, fans are hoping this is just a temporary setback. Many commented that technical issues happen and expressed optimism that Brandy will return to the stage for the next tour stop.
As one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Brandy and Monica have come too far for this — I’m praying it’s just a sound issue, not drama.”
Until then, the question remains — what really happened backstage in Chicago?
