Usher and Chris Brown Turned Gillette Stadium Into Two Nightclub Spectacles in Foxborough, With Tank, Mario and Eric Bellinger Joining a Three-Hour R&B Showcase
FOXBOROUGH, MA — Usher and Chris Brown brought a polished, high-energy double bill to Gillette Stadium on Monday night, framing the concert as two distinct nightlife worlds that collided under one roof.
With Tank, Mario and Eric Bellinger also on the bill, the show mixed elaborate pre-taped videos, hit-packed setlists and stadium-scale production into an R&B event that felt both theatrical and fan-service heavy.
A tale of Raymond’s and Brown’s worlds
The opening visual sequences set the tone. Usher’s side leaned into the upscale fantasy of “Raymond’s,” where suits, dresses, wine and a grand piano gave way to heartbreak, chaos and the flames tied to “Let it Burn.”
Brown’s introduction took a different route, showing him fighting off a jealous rival before reaching the stage. The self-described “country boy from Tappahannock” was presented as a blend of influences, with nods to Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Prince.
Nostalgia, guest spots and New England touches
Once the live performances got rolling, both artists delivered the songs fans came for. The crowd sang along to “Yo, Excuse Me Miss,” “Run It,” “Take You Down,” “Confessions,” “My Way” and “Caught Up,” before the pair closed together on “New Flame.”
The guests added more crowd-pleasing moments, especially when Mario’s “Let Me Love You” drew a full-venue singalong. Usher also threw in a Berklee College of Music sweatshirt at the end, while Brown wore a Red Sox hat during parts of his set.
A long night with a few bumps, but plenty of spectacle
The show ran close to three hours and started around 8:45 p.m., ending just before midnight. There was an unexplained delay early on, and the DJ filled time while the headliners briefly disappeared from the stage.
Even so, the production kept moving with pole dancers, breakdancers, flame twirlers, fireworks and one memorable moment where Brown was suspended from a cable and moved around the stadium to perform among fans. By the end, the concert felt less like a shared set than two full shows in one.
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