Key Points
- Usher calls reports of a heated Oscars afterparty exchange with Justin Bieber "exaggerated," per Da Brat.
- Sources say Usher and Bieber still share mutual respect and ongoing support, no hostility.
- Their longtime mentor-protégé bond and media misinterpretation explain the blown-up story, not a feud.
USHER is setting the record straight after buzz claimed he got into a heated exchange with Justin Bieber at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars afterparty in Los Angeles. A
According to Da Brat, who shared Usher’s side on “The Rickey Smiley Show,” the singer said the report was “an exaggeration of the conversation.”
Da Brat said Usher has continued to support Bieber through the years and that there is no hostility between them.
She added that the two artists still have love and respect for each other, pushing back on rumours that their interaction was intense or hostile.
Usher has long been an important figure in Bieber’s career, helping guide him in his early rise to fame alongside former manager Scooter Braun.
Past reports have also suggested there was no bad blood between the two, even after Bieber declined an invitation to join Usher during his 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
For now, the message from Usher’s camp is clear: despite the headlines, there’s no feud here.
Why This Matters
This matters because Usher's clarification quashes viral feud claims, preserving his mentor-protégé legacy with Bieber, reminding fans and media how quickly speculation can distort interactions and why verified statements still shape celebrity narratives.