The R&B Tour is serving up more drama than slow jams! Usher and Chris Brown are reportedly still on the outs after a backstage blowup in Atlanta, and two more of their stadium dates have now been scrapped, bringing the tour’s total cancellations to six, according to Variety.
Here’s everything we know about the rumored beef so far.
Are Usher & Chris Brown Feuding?
Sources say the tension is real. The two singers haven’t sat down to hash things out since their argument, and one insider told TMZ that the relationship remains frosty, even though fellow R&B singer Tank claimed the pair had talked and resolved things. The crew is reportedly hoping the headliners make peace soon.
Chris, meanwhile, wants fans to tune out the noise. After the Atlanta opener, he posted a short message to his Instagram Story.
“Internet 🧢. Don’t fall for it.”
He didn’t name Usher or explain what he was responding to. As of publication, Usher has not publicly addressed the rumors.
What Happened Between Usher & Chris Brown in Atlanta?
The trouble started on November 5, opening night of the pair’s record five-show run at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Heavy traffic left fans stuck on the roads, and sources told TMZ the two stars clashed backstage over how to handle it. Usher reportedly wanted to start on time, while Chris wanted to wait until everyone made it inside.
The concert kicked off nearly three hours late, and Variety noted the night was also plagued by sound problems. Insiders claimed the duo had been extremely competitive for the entire tour, and TMZ reported that Usher fueled the speculation when he opened his set with a pointed greeting.
“Welcome to my show.”
The next night, Usher and Chris performed “Back to Sleep” and their “It Depends” remix together, though they sang from platforms on opposite ends of the stage, a setup TMZ noted they have used all tour.
On November 8, Chris brought out Gabrielle Cheyenne, the fan who went viral in July for looking less than thrilled when Usher serenaded her at an earlier tour stop. She later told TMZ she had been hoping to meet Chris instead. Sources said Usher had no issue with the moment.
Why Did Usher & Chris Brown Cancel Their Shows?
On November 10, TMZ learned that the duo’s November 16 concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, had been canceled. A day later, the outlet reported that their December 6 show at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was scrapped, too. Ticket holders for both dates are getting full refunds.
No reason has been given, and TMZ said it’s unclear whether the cancellations are tied to the reported feud. Variety pointed out that the canceled dates were all added to the tour in August, which would normally suggest ticket demand had already been met. Earlier in the tour, four October shows in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and South Carolina were called off, with organizers citing the health and well-being of the touring party and crew.
TMZ reported that the Atlanta finale on November 11 and the November 15 SoFi show are still on.
Have Usher & Chris Brown Fought Before?
This isn’t the first time the two have clashed. Back in 2023, Usher and Chris allegedly got into it at Chris’ birthday party in Las Vegas after Usher stepped in to defend Teyana Taylor while Chris was yelling at her, TMZ reported.
Still, the pair later joined forces for The R&B Tour, which kicked off in Denver in June 2026 and is scheduled to wrap on December 11 in Tampa, Florida.
This story originally appeared on Hollywoodlife
