Summary: Usher shuts down rumours of a heated argument with Justin Bieber at Beyoncé’s Oscars party. Da Brat reveals the truth about their relationship and clears the air on the alleged confrontation.
American R&B legend Usher has come out to debunk recent reports claiming he had a serious confrontation with pop star Justin Bieber at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s exclusive Oscars afterparty.
Last week, popular American entertainment outlet TMZ dropped a bombshell, alleging that the 47-year-old “Yeah!” crooner approached his former protégé aggressively at the star-studded event, leading to what they described as a “heated exchange” between the two music heavyweights.
However, Usher has now set the record straight through his close friend, rapper Da Brat, who addressed the rumours during an appearance on “The Rickey Smiley Show.”
“The Story Was Blown Out of Proportion” – Da Brat
Speaking on behalf of Usher, Da Brat made it crystal clear that the reports were far from the truth.
“I spoke to Usher, and he said, ‘This is an exaggeration of the conversation,'” Da Brat revealed during the radio show. “He’s been nothing but supportive of plenty of issues that Justin Bieber has had throughout the years and y’all can actually check the records for all that, he has been.”
The rapper emphasized that despite whatever challenges Bieber may be facing, Usher continues to have his back.
“Justin is on his own journey, dealing with his own reality that he’s created,” she explained. “Usher wishes him nothing but the best, and they have no hostility towards each other.”
“They Definitely Love Each Other”
Da Brat didn’t stop there. She went further to describe the genuine bond between the two artists, insisting that their relationship remains solid.
“People just take stuff out of context when they see something, and they run with it, and I’m just here to say that is not the issue,” she stressed. “They are definitely cool with each other, and they have love and they support each other.”
According to TMZ’s initial report, sources claimed that while the alleged confrontation didn’t turn physical, it was supposedly “intense.” One source even alleged that Bieber has “always been rude” to Usher and is attempting to “erase everyone in his past.”
The Mentor-Student Relationship
For those unfamiliar with their history, Usher played a crucial role in launching Justin Bieber’s career. Alongside music manager Scooter Braun, Usher served as a mentor to the then-teenage Canadian singer when he burst onto the scene with hits like “Baby” in the late 2000s.
Their professional relationship has been well-documented over the years, with Usher taking Bieber under his wing and guiding him through the early stages of stardom.
Previous Reports of Distance
Interestingly, there have been subtle signs of distance between the two in recent years. Back in February 2024, sources told Page Six that Usher invited Bieber to join him during his Super Bowl halftime show performance, but the 32-year-old “wasn’t feeling it.”
“There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn’t up for it — he just wasn’t feeling it,” a music industry source explained at the time.
The two were last spotted together publicly in 2022, suggesting they may not be as close as they once were, though that doesn’t necessarily indicate any animosity.
The Bottom Line
Despite the rumour mill working overtime, it appears that any talk of beef between Usher and Justin Bieber is greatly exaggerated. According to those close to the situation, the two musicians maintain mutual respect and support for each other, even if they’re not as publicly connected as they were during Bieber’s early years.
As Nigerians who love good music and celebrity gist, we can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that these two legends aren’t at each other’s throats. After all, we’ve enjoyed hits from both of them over the years, and nobody wants to see family fighting!
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