Usher and Chris Brown Cancel SoFi, Miami Shows; Six Dates Off
Usher and Chris Brown have canceled their November 16 SoFi Stadium show and a December 6 Miami date on the R&B Tour, bringing the total to six. The cancellations follow a delayed, troubled November 5 concert in Atlanta and unconfirmed reports of a feud.
Usher and Chris Brown have canceled two more shows on their co-headlining R&B Tour, bringing the number of called-off concerts to six. Ticketmaster now lists the November 16 date at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium and the December 6 show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as canceled.
Both dates were added to the tour's original schedule in August. Nine dates remain before the tour is due to end in Tampa, Florida, on December 12.
Feud reports, no confirmation
The cancellations arrive amid widespread but unconfirmed reports that the two stars are feuding. Rumors have circulated of a loud argument backstage in Atlanta.
Representatives for Usher, Brown and Live Nation, the tour's promoter, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
What happened in Atlanta
The tension is tied to the November 5 concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The night was marred by long delays and sound-quality problems. Usher and Brown also did not perform together, as they had on earlier dates.
A celebrity news report said the dispute centered on the start time. Brown reportedly wanted to hold the show for fans stuck in heavy local traffic. The concert started three hours late, which angered fans.
The same report said the two have not resolved their differences. Neither artist has confirmed that account.
Earlier cancellations
Four earlier dates were already off: Baltimore, Cincinnati, South Carolina and Indianapolis. At the time, organizers cited a need to "prioritize the health and well-being of the touring party and crew." That wording came from a statement by Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium.
The statement went on: "The demands of a tour of this length and scale are significant, and these adjustments will allow the tour to continue safely and sustainably through the remaining scheduled performances."
Such cancellations would ordinarily suggest that ticket demand had already been largely met. These came after the Atlanta show instead.
Brown's legal history
Brown has a long record of aggressive behavior. It includes his 2009 assault on Rihanna and, more recently, a 2023 altercation in a London nightclub. He received a suspended sentence for the London incident last month.
A commercial success so far
The tour has been a financial hit despite the turmoil. It grossed more than $280 million through October 3, according to industry tracking figures.
The next date affected is the November 16 SoFi Stadium show, which will not go ahead. The tour's final scheduled performance remains December 12 in Tampa.
