JUSTIN Bieber and Usher are reportedly at the centre of fresh rumours after an alleged tense moment at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s post-Oscars party.
According to reports, the longtime mentor-mentee relationship has been strained for a while, with unresolved feelings on both sides.
Sources claim Bieber has been carrying frustration over his early years in the music business and feels he was not fully protected as his career took off.
Meanwhile, Usher reportedly feels his support and role in Bieber’s rise have not been fully appreciated, according to Radar Online.
The reported awkward encounter is said to have happened when the two crossed paths at the star-packed afterparty, marking one of the first times they had been seen in the same room in quite a while.
Insiders say the tension may have been building since Bieber declined an invitation to join Usher during his Super Bowl halftime performance.
"From his perspective, there's a level of loyalty and gratitude that hasn't been reciprocated, and the distance between them has come off as dismissive and disrespectful," a source said.
"Usher, who played a key role in helping Justin get his start, feels that history matters.
"But Justin feels taken advantage of and has some disdain for his past management,
"There's always been tension after Justin blew up."
While neither star has publicly confirmed the reported fallout, the story has sparked major interest among fans who remember Usher’s important role in Bieber’s early career.
For now, it remains a reported behind-the-scenes rift between two major music names.
Is it really Usher’s job to protect him? Aren’t artists supposed to learn how to navigate the industry themselves?
Honestly, Justin needs to take some responsibility for his own choices. Usher can’t hold his hand forever!
What exactly does Justin expect Usher to have done differently? It’s not like he’s a bodyguard.
It’s rich to hear this coming from someone who had every opportunity at his fingertips. When does accountability kick in?
Is anyone surprised by this? Bieber’s just looking for someone to blame for his own mistakes.
So, does Justin think that if Usher had been more of a ‘safety net’, it would’ve changed how he turned out?
Wow, makes you think about the pressure young stars face. But shouldn’t he have seen the reality coming?
Usher gave him a platform; it’s up to Justin to navigate it. It’s not Usher’s fault he chose the wild side.
Remind me again how Usher is supposed to babysit Bieber’s career decisions? He wasn’t a toddler!