Usher and Chris Brown closed their back-to-back run at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, by turning the final night of The R&B Tour into a massive guest showcase featuring Snoop Dogg and Robin Thicke, according to fan footage from the Saturday, Sept. 26 concert. The surprise appearances matched a high-profile weekend that also included a masked mid-set appearance by Ye during the tour’s Friday opening night at the venue.
Surprise Guests Light Up SoFi Stadium Finale
The Saturday night concert at SoFi Stadium capitalized on a formula that has defined the Live Nation-produced trek. Snoop Dogg stepped out to join Chris Brown’s set, while Robin Thicke joined Usher on stage during his portion of the show. Brandy also made an appearance with Usher during the Los Angeles run, adding to a rotating roster of special guests that has accompanied the two headliners.
That Saturday showcase followed a Friday opening night featuring Ye. Wearing a mask, Ye performed an unannounced four-song medley consisting of “Runaway,” “All of the Lights,” “Flashing Lights,” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.” According to concert reports, that performance marked the artist formerly known as Kanye West’s first reported appearance since his Sept. 4 homecoming show in Chicago, where he reunited onstage with G.O.D.
Tour Expansion and High-Profile Collaborations
The R&B Tour relies on a collaborative format where both headliners run through extensive catalogs before sharing the stage. Usher performs hits like “Yeah!,” “Confessions,” and “Burn,” while Brown delivers tracks including “No Guidance,” “Deuces,” and “Look at Me Now.” The two artists also unite during the night for collaborative performances of “It Depends,” “Party,” and “New Flame.”
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Did you know? Demand for the pairing prompted Live Nation to expand the routing on Aug. 19 to 59 total dates, adding stops in Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.
Earlier legs of the tour featured similarly stacked guest lineups. St. Louis crowds saw Nelly perform “Dilemma” and “Hot in Herre” in July, while a MetLife Stadium doubleheader in August brought out 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Future, and Ashanti.
Usher compared the scale of the tour to legendary pairings during a backstage conversation with Fat Joe and Jadakiss ahead of the MetLife Stadium dates. “To be able to do something that no one has ever done at their back, like, imagine if Michael and Prince were able to do something together,” Usher said.
Remaining Tour Dates
Following the Los Angeles doubleheader, Brown and Usher head to the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 3, followed by San Antonio’s Alamodome on Oct. 5. A performance at Houston’s Reliant Stadium is also on the schedule before the tour concludes on Dec. 12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Usher and Chris Brown perform in Los Angeles?
The duo played a back-to-back run at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, wrapping up their weekend set on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Which special guests appeared during the Los Angeles shows?
The weekend featured surprise appearances from Snoop Dogg, Robin Thicke, Brandy, and a masked four-song medley performance by Ye.
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How many dates are on The R&B Tour?
The Live Nation-produced tour features 59 dates following an eight-show extension announced on Aug. 19.
When and where does the tour wrap up?
The R&B Tour concludes on Dec. 12 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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