‘American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts to join Brandy and Monica on ‘The Boy Is Mine' tour
The 27-year-old gospel and R&B singer from Meridian, Miss., won Season 23 of ABC's reality TV show on May 18 against country singer John Foster. In doing so, Roberts became the first Black man to win American Idol since Ruben Studdard 22 years prior. "I'm anointed. I know how to use it. I know how to tap in," Roberts told Gold Derby after his victory. Since then, his debut single, "Heal," soared to the top of the iTunes chart and he performed with Kirk Franklin at the 2025 BET Awards.
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This is the first co-headlining tour for Brandy and Monica, aptly named after their Grammy-winning hit, "The Boy Is Mine," which became 1998's best-selling single and reigned atop Billboard's Hot 100 chart for an impressive 13 weeks.
'This really is a full-circle moment,' said Brandy in a statement. 'Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music — it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come. 'The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion — it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.'
Monica added, 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.'
In addition to Roberts, Kelly Rowland and Muni Long have been announced as special guests on the 24-stop tour. Presale for The Boy Is Mine tour starts on June 26 at 10 a.m. ET/PT. General tickets go on sale June 27 at 10 a.m. ET/PT.
Check out the tour dates for The Boy Is Mine below:
Thu 10/16 – Cincinnati – Heritage Bank Center Fri 10/17 – Milwaukee – Fiserv Forum Sat 10/18 – Chicago – United Center Sun 10/19 – Indianapolis – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Thu 10/30 – Memphis – FedExForum Fri 10/31 – Atlanta – State Farm Arena Sat 11/01 – Greensboro, N.C. – First Horizon Coliseum Sun 11/02 – Baltimore – CFG Bank Arena Fri 11/07 – Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena Sat 11/08 – Oakland – Oakland Arena Sun 11/09 – Los Angeles – Kia Forum Thu 11/13 – Charlotte, N.C. – Spectrum Center Fri 11/14 – Columbia, S.C. – Colonial Life Arena Sat 11/15 – Birmingham, Ala. – Legacy Arena at BJCC Sun 11/16 – St. Louis – Enterprise Center Thu 11/20 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Barclays Center Fri 11/21 – Newark, N.J. – Prudential Center Sat 11/22 – Atlantic City, N.J. – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Sun 11/23 – Hampton, Va. – Hampton Coliseum* Sat 11/29 – Detroit – Little Caesars Arena Sun 11/30 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena Fri 12/05 – New Orleans – Smoothie King Center Sat 12/06 – Fort Worth, Texas – Dickies Arena Sun 12/07 – Houston – Toyota Center *Muni Long not appearing
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