R&B superstars Usher and Chris Brown have suffered another setback on their joint tour after their November 16 concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was cancelled.
According to TMZ, the event was marked as cancelled on Ticketmaster, with ticket holders reportedly notified that they would receive refunds.
The cancellation came amid reports of tension between the singers following an alleged backstage argument during their Atlanta concert last week.
However, neither Usher nor Chris Brown has publicly confirmed that their reported disagreement was responsible for the cancellation.
Here are seven important details about the development.
1. Usher and Chris Brown’s November 16 concert cancelled
The singers were scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, November 16, as part of their joint R&B Tour.
However, a screenshot obtained by TMZ from a ticket holder’s Ticketmaster account showed the event marked as cancelled.
Fans who purchased tickets were reportedly informed that they would receive refunds.
The cancellation removed one of the duo’s scheduled Los Angeles performances from the tour calendar.
2. The cancellation followed reports of a backstage argument
The development came days after reports emerged that Usher and Chris Brown had a heated disagreement backstage during their Atlanta concert.
According to sources cited by TMZ, the dispute reportedly centred on when the performance should begin.
Usher allegedly wanted the show to start on schedule, while Brown reportedly preferred waiting for fans who were delayed by heavy traffic around the venue.
The disagreement was said to have contributed to a delay of nearly three hours.
3. Their relationship was reportedly still tense
TMZ subsequently reported that the singers had not held a private meeting to resolve their disagreement.
One source described their relationship as “still icy”.
The report also suggested that tensions between the two performers had not been fully addressed following the Atlanta incident.
However, the claims were based on unnamed sources and have not been independently confirmed by either singer.
4. Their November 15 Los Angeles concert remained scheduled
Despite the cancellation of the November 16 show, the duo’s November 15 performance at SoFi Stadium remained on Ticketmaster’s schedule.
The surviving concert was still listed as part of their R&B Tour.
The distinction is important because the cancellation did not mean that all their Los Angeles performances had been scrapped.
Ticketmaster’s listing continued to show the November 15 date as available.
5. A Miami concert was also cancelled
The Los Angeles cancellation was followed by another development involving the singers’ tour.
TMZ reported on November 11 that their December 6 concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami had also been cancelled.
Ticket holders were reportedly expected to receive refunds for the affected performances.
The cancellations raised further questions about the tour’s schedule, although the reasons for removing the dates were not officially disclosed in the initial reports.
6. Usher and Chris Brown continued performing together in Atlanta
Despite the reports of backstage tension, the singers continued their Atlanta performances.
Footage from their November 10 concert showed Usher and Chris Brown greeting each other before sharing a hug on stage.
The moment appeared more friendly than the reports surrounding their alleged disagreement.
The two performers also continued their scheduled Atlanta appearances, suggesting that the reported tension had not immediately stopped their performances together.
7. Their teams reportedly want to resolve the dispute
TMZ later reported that representatives for both singers were working to help them repair their relationship.
According to the outlet, their teams had held discussions about getting the performers on the same page and encouraging them to resolve their differences.
The report also suggested that the Los Angeles and Miami cancellations were not directly connected to the alleged feud, with ticket sales reportedly falling short of expectations for the additional dates.
Neither singer has publicly provided a detailed explanation for the cancelled concerts.
Tour continues despite cancellations
The cancellations have added uncertainty to Usher and Chris Brown’s joint tour, particularly following reports of their backstage disagreement.
Nevertheless, their remaining scheduled performances have continued to attract attention from fans.
For now, the November 15 SoFi Stadium concert remains separate from the cancelled November 16 date, while ticket holders affected by the cancellations are expected to receive refunds.
Whether the reported disagreement will have any further impact on the singers’ working relationship remains to be seen.
