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Monica and Brandy have proven that even a slight interaction is enough to cause sparks between them. Being the iconic R&B duo whose 1998 collaboration for “The Boy Is Mine” defined an entire generation, they released some behind-the-scenes footage of their long-awaited rehearsals for the joint tour, making fans go crazy with the nostalgic reunion.
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In the clip, Monica boldly says, “We tied… we tied!” while Brandy chants their immortal lyric, “The boy’s in the car,” over and over like a battle cry. The video captures the seamless banter the two R&B divas share as they prepare for the hugely anticipated and long-awaited The Boy Is Mine Tour, their very first large joint undertaking since the early-2000s!’ rivalry.” Monica gave a hilarious little summary for their dynamic: “WE TIEDDDD…but we don’t stop!”
The rehearsal clip, though, opened up a floodgate of comments from fans who said they waited for decades for this moment to come. One user jokingly threatened, “Imma start leaking music soon if you don’t put it out!!” Thus began a torrent of loud support by others demanding songs that ought to be out already. “THE FACT THAT YALL LOOK LIKE YALL JUST DEBUTED THE BOY IS MINE VIDEO IS AMAZING,” another here marveled at how young they looked.
Much was said poking fun at the absurdity of a twenty-year-long fictional feud. One said, “Nahhhhhh yall been fighting over this 🥷 for 20 yrs, let’s goooooooo miss mamas…” and another commented, “They like, At this point, The Boy can gone on😂😂😂.” The playful exhaustion was so real that another wondered if Brandy herself said she was so tired of singing the boy is mine.
What really makes this reunion so special is how it goes way beyond a pick towards nostalgia. One other fan astutely mentioned, “them 40’s hit different from them 20’s😂😂” meaning that both artists have moved on in life while maintaining their individually clocked styles. So, this tour will be much more than a step away from nostalgia: It is for two women who gave birth to R&B and who still command respect within the industry.
The video also provided a couple more glimpses of their magic off-stage. One fan commented: “I love the way they close enough to lay her head in brandy’s couchie” — the sentiment of near-intimacy that acknowledges a friendship cemented through years of public comparisons and private mutual respect.
Tickets go on sale very soon, some dates already having sold out, proving that the popularity of Monica and Brandy has not at all diminished! “From what we’re seeing now in rehearsals and hearing from the harmony coming down from above, this is the kind of thing that rendered folks starstruck so many years ago in their early work and what they’ve been waiting for! So much growth, so much wisdom, so much showmanship.” Another fan summarized perfectly.
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Days from showtime, the excitement keeps building. Whether you are an old-timer or have only just now discovered their magic, here is something you can absolutely count on: Monica and Brandy are about to remind the world they once dominated charts and that “The Boy Is Mine” remains one of the best duets in history.