Usher and Chris Brown's reported backstage argument delays Atlanta show

The opening night of Usher and Chris Brown’s Atlanta concert run was reportedly delayed after an alleged backstage argument involving the two R&B stars.

According to TMZ, the performers began their five-night engagement at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday. Fans said the concert did not start until around 10 p.m., approximately two and a half hours later than expected.

Fans faced a lengthy wait

The delayed start became the central issue for attendees on the first night of the Atlanta engagement. Reports of the late opening circulated alongside accounts of a reported disagreement backstage between Usher and Brown.

The available report does not provide further details about the alleged argument or explain how it affected preparations for the performance. It does, however, connect the reported dispute with the delay that left fans waiting well into the evening.

Atlanta run begins under scrutiny

The concert is the first of five scheduled nights for the two artists at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Because the opening performance was reportedly delayed by roughly two and a half hours, the start of the run has drawn attention beyond the show itself.

For attendees, the timing of the performance was the immediate concern. Further information about the reported backstage incident or the remaining dates was not provided in the available account.

The Atlanta engagement continues with the reported delay and backstage dispute shaping coverage of its opening night.