Brandy Announces Memoir “Phases” + Long-Awaited Tour With Monica
Written by b87fm on 09/18/2025
Brandy. Credit : Blair Caldwell
R&B royalty Brandy is ready to tell her story in her own words.
Hanover Square Press has confirmed that Brandy will release her memoir Phases on March 31, 2026. The book will trace her journey from singing in church as a child in McComb, Mississippi, to becoming one of the most celebrated voices and cultural icons of her generation.
The memoir highlights her meteoric rise: signing her first record deal at 14, going platinum at 15, starring in the hit sitcom Moesha, and making history as the first Black actress to play Cinderella on screen — alongside Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother. But Phases also digs into the pressures of fame and the challenges of maintaining a “perfect” image behind the scenes.
Brandy says the project has been deeply personal.
“I am so excited to finally share my full story in book form,” she said. “This memoir is the result of countless hours of reflection, work, and healing. I hope readers will find comfort and inspiration in these pages.”
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Speaking with PEOPLE, Brandy also shared that writing helped her process past trauma and rediscover her purpose: “It’s such an honor and such a blessing to be able to inspire people… to encourage young girls to dream big and to go after what you want.”
On top of her book release, Brandy and Monica are hitting the road together for the long-awaited The Boy Is Mine Tour. The 24-city arena run kicks off October 16 and will wrap up on December 7, bringing two R&B powerhouses back on stage together.
THE BOY IS MINEÂ TOUR DATES
Brandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal Roberts
Thu 10/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Fri 10/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Sat 10/18 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun 10/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thu 10/30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Fri 10/31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sat 11/01 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
Sun 11/02 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri 11/07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sat 11/08 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Sun 11/09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Thu 11/13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri 11/14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
Sat 11/15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC
Thu 11/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri 11/21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sat 11/22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Sun 11/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum
Fri 11/28 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Sat 11/29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sun 11/30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri 12/05 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Sat 12/06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Sun 12/07 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Brandy fans: the music, the story, and the legacy are still growing.
