Chris Brown Announces Raymond & Brown R&B Tour

Usher and Chris Brown announced a joint stadium tour on April 10, 2026. The collaboration, titled Raymond & Brown, was revealed through simultaneous posts on Instagram.

The tour name utilizes a double entendre based on the artists’ names. Usher’s full name is Usher Raymond and Chris Brown’s surname is Brown. together, Raymond and Brown spell out R&B, the genre both artists represent.

Promotional Campaign

The announcement featured a high-octane promotional video. The footage shows both artists riding motorcycles through city streets at night, weaving through traffic while being pursued by fans.

The video concludes with the pair meeting in a parking garage and taking an elevator to a stadium stage facing a large crowd. In the clip, Usher states, It’s time, to which Chris Brown responds, Hell yeah.

The Instagram caption accompanying the announcement read: ITS TIME! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown.

Tour Status and Schedule

As of April 11, 2026, specific tour dates and cities have not been confirmed. The initial announcement served as a teaser via a promotional trailer rather than a full itinerary.

The pairing brings together two different eras of the genre. Usher established his presence in the late 1990s and 2000s, while Chris Brown has remained a consistent touring presence in more recent years.

Concurrent Music Releases

The tour announcement followed the release of a new single by Chris Brown titled Obvious. This track serves as a preview for his upcoming studio album, also titled Brown.

Chris Brown confirmed via Instagram that the album is scheduled for release on May 8, 2026. Regarding the timing of the release, Brown stated: It’s OBVIOUS I’m tryna start the summer up! May 8th.

Chris Brown Touring History

Chris Brown has maintained a regular touring schedule since 2022, starting with a co-headlining engagement with Lil Baby. His subsequent tours include:

• The Under the Influence tour in 2023.
• The 11:11 tour in 2024.
• The Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour in 2025, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of his debut album.

Past tours have been marked by both high fan engagement and controversy. Brown has faced criticism for his conduct on stage and for the pricing of VIP packages. In 2022 and 2024, reports emerged that he charged fans thousands of dollars for meet-and-greet opportunities.

Brown defended these costs on Instagram, stating that VIP packages are standard for artists and that the experiences provide lasting memories for fans.