{"id":34333,"date":"2026-08-09T09:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34333"},"modified":"2026-08-09T09:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:58:21","slug":"chris-brown-ushers-metlife-stadium-show-best-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34333","title":{"rendered":"Chris Brown &#038; Usher&#8217;s Metlife Stadium Show: Best Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tOn Friday night (Aug. 7), a menacing cluster of clouds and thunderstorms sought to play spoiler ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/chris-brown\/\">Chris Brown<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/usher\/\">Usher\u2019s<\/a> Raymond &amp; Brown Tour performance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue that hosted the 2026 World Cup less than a month ago on a balmy Sunday afternoon was hit by torrential rain that could have KO\u2019d the entire show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFortunately, the rain subsided, allowing a throng of R&amp;B lovers to trek from the five boroughs and various counties in New Jersey to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/lists\/usher-chris-brown-setlist-raymond-brown-tour-2026-songs\/\">once-in-a-lifetime tour.<\/a> A smattering of howls and cheers filled the stadium as fans eagerly waited for their arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSince June, Brown and Raymond have already delivered viral gold with their nostalgic efforts, thrilling performances and racy escapades. The blockbuster trek comes on the heels of Brown\u2019s career-defining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/chris-brown-career-best-touring-monthly-boxscore-report\/\">Breezy Bowl Stadium Tour<\/a>, which featured Jhen\u00e9 Aiko, Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, while this run is Usher\u2019s first since his Past Present Future Tour in 2024. So when the Marvel-like team-up of Breezy and Raymond was announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/chris-brown-usher-rb-tour-how-came-together\/\">this past spring<\/a>, excitement came with plenty of questions. Can two icons share the same stage? Who\u2019ll perform first? Who\u2019ll perform last?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDespite the delayed start, Brown and Usher answered most of those questions emphatically and delivered a seamless performance. The three-hour bonanza was littered with dance numbers, acrobatic moves, special guests ranging from Lil Baby to 50 Cent and, of course, picture-perfect moments of Brown and Usher crossing paths onstage to deliver their classic collaborations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tCheck out <em>Billboard\u2019s<\/em> seven best moments from night one of the Raymond &amp; Brown Tour at MetLife Stadium below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pmc-gallery-vertical\">\n<div class=\"c-gallery-vertical-loader u-gallery-app-shell-loader\">\n<ul class=\"pmc-fallback-list-items lrv-a-unstyle-list lrv-u-margin-t-2\">\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Can\u2019t Stop the Reign<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDue to lingering thunderstorms, the show had a delayed start. But by 9:30, things were underway, and nothing was left to chance. Breezy and Usher rocketed through their dance-laden tracks without a hitch. The myriad of hip-hop guests added a nice touch to the night\u2019s festivities, but truly, it was a night for love, sex and magic. Breezy and Usher\u2019s masterclass in performance explains why they remain pillars of R&amp;B. The showmanship was electric. From Usher\u2019s iconic cherry segment to Brown\u2019s salacious bedroom antics on \u201cTake You Down,\u201d there was never any dead air or room to fret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Brown\u2019s Resilience Shines Through<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThis year has been a tough one for Brown. From his legal woes to the lackluster performance of his 12th studio album,\u00a0<em>Brown<\/em>, the \u201cRun It\u201d superstar\u2019s resilience has been tested. Still, somehow, he finds solace in his performances. The modern-day alpha male of footwork, Brown\u2019s vocal ability took center stage, allowing his vulnerability to bleed through. Songs like \u201cDon\u2019t Judge Me\u201d and \u201cResiduals\u201d landed harder than usual. Maybe that\u2019s for a reason: Pressure does ultimately make diamonds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Homage to \u201c8701\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhile <em>Confessions<\/em> is considered the crown jewel in Usher\u2019s catalog, some \u2014 like myself \u2014 would argue <em>8701<\/em> is the stronger of the two. This year marks the 25th anniversary of his scintillating opus. Highlighted by hits like \u201cU Remind Me,\u201d \u201cU Don\u2019t Have to Call\u201d and \u201cU Got It Bad,\u201d Usher left an indelible mark on R&amp;B with an album drenched in silky vocals, yearning and undeniable pop appeal. He made sure for night one at MetLife to give that <em>8701<\/em> the love and respect it truly deserves. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cWhen it rains, you gotta find the beauty in it. Understand that life is built on obstacles, but don\u2019t call them that; call them opportunities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>50 Cent Brings the Club to MetLife<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBreezy and 50\u2019s relationship goes back to the 2010s. When the embattled singer was going through his trials and tribulations, 50 served as an anchor, and the two united on songs like \u201cNo Romeo No Juliet\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m the Man.\u201d So, it was no surprise when Chris entered the tri-state area and tagged in the G-Unit commander for a punchy five-minute medley. The brawny polymath swooped onstage with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda and dished out a <em>Get Rich or Die Tryin\u2019<\/em> three-pack of \u201cWhat Up Gangsta,\u201d \u201cMany Men\u201d and \u201cP.I.M.P.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Usher Reunites With Jadakiss for \u201cThrowback\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn case you missed the memo, nostalgia was the key catalyst of the night. With Ush digging in the crates, he surprised MetLife with a rousing rendition of \u201cThrowback.\u201d The <em>Confessions<\/em> gem orbited through the stadium with the same pop it had when it dropped in 2004, but for New York and New Jersey, it hit differently once Jadakiss sauntered onstage and delivered his missile of a verse from the song\u2019s remix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>Jadakiss &amp; Fat Joe Bring \u201cNew York\u201d to Their Feet<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter Usher and Kiss barreled through \u201cThrowback,\u201d the R&amp;B icon gave his rap compatriot the wheel. With the city still on Cloud 9 following the Knicks\u2019 championship run in June, Jadakiss and Fat Joe rallied together to perform \u201cNew York\u201d sans Ja Rule. Despite the valiant effort, technical difficulties appeared to hamper Joe\u2019s performance. Still, it was pretty cool seeing Usher enjoy New York\u2019s hip-hop conglomerate of Kiss and Joe during this R&amp;B spectacle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item-wrap lrv-u-margin-b-2\">\n<article class=\"pmc-fallback-list-item\">\n<h2>The Tag-Team of a Lifetime<\/h2>\n<p>\t<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-not-a-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tYou don\u2019t fully realize it until you\u2019re in the moment: Chances are we\u2019re probably never going to see this tour again. Seeing Brown and Raymond square up on \u201cBack to Sleep (Remix)\u201d and \u201cNew Flame\u201d is gold for any R&amp;B purist. The transitions are swift and succinct, leaving enough room to pause and savor the moment. They were in sync. Usher rolling through \u201cNice &amp; Slow\u201d before segueing into \u201cIt Depends\u201d was a Mike Tyson-caliber haymaker. Whoever put together the setlist deserves a raise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>\t<a class=\"c-logo lrv-a-unstyle-link u-display-inline-flex lrv-u-width-100p  u-max-width-100 u-height-26 u-max-width-130px@mobile-max u-margin-t-040@mobile-max\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/\" title=\"Billboard\"><br \/>\n\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"height:100%;width:100%\" viewbox=\"0 0 455.133 94.711\"><default:path d=\"M70.107 28.859h21.318V93.69H70.107zM95.834 3.51h21.312v90.18H95.834zm25.723 0h21.312v90.18h-21.312zm250.711 32.035v-6.686h-21.315V93.69h21.315V62.792c0-7.949 4.154-12.237 11.728-12.237h2.522V28.229c-6.432.253-11.1 2.271-14.25 7.316M80.764 0c-6.822 0-12.359 5.535-12.359 12.361s5.537 12.363 12.359 12.363c6.828 0 12.361-5.537 12.361-12.363S87.592 0 80.764 0m244.457 33.795c-2.996-3.268-9.967-5.965-15.26-5.965-16.098 0-27.646 10.613-30.473 26.389-3.082-15.135-16.273-26.78-32.359-26.78-16.24 0-29.537 11.781-32.444 27.2-2.822-16.026-15.428-26.648-31.061-26.648-5.801 0-10.596 1.262-14.76 4.16V3.521h-21.312V93.7h20.938v-5.93c5.045 4.668 10.467 6.812 17.154 6.812 14.398 0 26.52-11.271 29.113-26.807 3.055 15.203 16.169 26.76 32.373 26.76 16.065 0 28.949-11.312 32.228-26.125 2.711 16.18 15.531 26.301 30.854 26.301 5.293 0 11.099-1.771 15.009-4.668V93.7h21.312V65.327q.002-1.745-.031-3.406.033-1.66.031-3.405V28.969h-21.312zM181.355 73.948c-6.826 0-12.359-5.535-12.359-12.363 0-6.824 5.533-12.358 12.359-12.358 6.824 0 12.359 5.534 12.359 12.358.001 6.828-5.534 12.363-12.359 12.363m65.774-.99c-6.822 0-12.361-5.539-12.361-12.363s5.539-12.358 12.361-12.358c6.824 0 12.359 5.535 12.359 12.358.001 6.823-5.532 12.363-12.359 12.363m64.047.392c-6.826 0-12.354-5.539-12.354-12.363s5.527-12.358 12.354-12.358c6.832 0 12.359 5.535 12.359 12.358.001 6.824-5.527 12.363-12.359 12.363M433.815 3.5v28.631c-4.156-2.9-8.949-4.16-14.757-4.16-17.782 0-31.654 13.746-31.654 33.55 0 18.664 13.368 33.043 29.642 33.043 6.68 0 12.103-2.146 17.152-6.811v5.928h20.938V3.5zm-12.553 70.288c-6.817 0-12.354-5.539-12.354-12.358 0-6.828 5.535-12.365 12.354-12.365 6.828 0 12.363 5.537 12.363 12.365 0 6.819-5.535 12.358-12.363 12.358M36.072 27.99c-5.803 0-10.594 1.262-14.76 4.16V3.521H0V93.7h20.936v-5.93c5.045 4.668 10.469 6.812 17.156 6.812 16.268 0 29.637-14.383 29.637-33.047 0-19.797-13.874-33.545-31.657-33.545m-2.269 45.958c-6.824 0-12.359-5.535-12.359-12.363 0-6.824 5.535-12.358 12.359-12.358 6.826 0 12.359 5.534 12.359 12.358 0 6.828-5.533 12.363-12.359 12.363\"\/><\/default:svg>\t\t<span class=\"lrv-a-screen-reader-only\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-tagline  a-font-accent-l@desktop u-font-size-1205 a-font-accent-xs@mobile-max u-font-size-15@mobile-max u-line-height-22px@mobile-max lrv-u-text-align-center@mobile-max u-letter-spacing-0030@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-t-025 lrv-u-margin-a-00 u-padding-t-0125@mobile-max u-padding-b-0063@mobile-max\">Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-button lrv-u-cursor-pointer lrv-u-display-inline-flex lrv-u-background-color-brand-primary lrv-u-background-color-black:hover lrv-u-color-black lrv-u-color-brand-primary:hover u-padding-lr-0.875 u-padding-tb-10 lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-align-items-center a-font-basic-fancy-xs u-margin-t-0.188 u-margin-b-0188 u-margin-b-040@mobile-max\" href=\"https:\/\/preferences.mail.billboard.com\/preferences\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\tSign Up<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday night (Aug. 7), a menacing cluster of clouds and thunderstorms sought to play spoiler ahead of Chris Brown and Usher\u2019s Raymond &amp; Brown Tour performance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 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