The tour kicked off on January 19, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina and ended on November 19 in London, U.K.[1] The tour also included female R&B group SWV and singer Babyface as featured special guests in selected Northern America dates.

[2][3] On September 14, 2017, Braxton released the lead buzz single "Deadwood" from her new album, Sex & Cigarettes.

[5] This was followed by the smash hit single "Long as I Live" which created number one on the Billboard R&B Songs chart.

Following the album's three hit singles, Toni Braxton announced in October 2018 she would kick-off her As Long as I Live World Tour in 2019 with R&B female group SWV and singer Babyface as the featured special guests joining her during the North American leg of her tour.

[6] Toni Braxton merchandise purchased from the singer's official website allowed for early access to tickets for the tour.