The R&B Tour: Usher Brings Out Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, & More

I knew it was going to be a good night when my parents agreed to watch the kids. On Friday, I unexpectedly got two tickets to ‘The R&B Tour,’ but seeing how I begged my parents to watch their grandchildren so me and my partner could go to the Jay-Z concert, I thought my chances of them pulling another all-nighter were slim. But I had to try. Surprisingly, they agreed…without even putting up a fight. I took it as a sign from Jesus that we were supposed to be there. Then, reality set in. What would I wear? I went straight to my closet and plucked a black bandage jumpsuit I wore a year ago for my anniversary. Perfect. I reserved the Uber for 6pm.

Around 8:56, the lights dimmed and the energy rose in an instance. Usher kicked off the show wearing a deep blue full-length fur, NY Yankee fitted, a navy suit and fresh Timbs. It may have felt like 100 degrees, but that didn’t stop the seasoned entertainer from committing to the look. I thought that was my favorite until I saw his next look, a bedazzled NY Yankees varsity jacket. Fire.