Usher‘s Super Bowl halftime present had lots of people elevating eyebrows over his Alicia Keys second — one thing he isn’t sorry about … however he’s apologizing over one thing older.
On Monday, Usher zoomed in to The Breakfast Club to handle his PDA with Alicia Keys on the SB but in addition got here clear concerning the web resurfacing his 2014 VMA efficiency with Nicki Minaj.
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During their set on the time, Usher bumped and grinded on Nicki’s booty onstage — after which smacked it together with his hand. It obtained missed again then … but it surely’s been resurfacing recently, with many accusing him of being out of pocket and inappropriate, just like how he dealt with AK.
Usher defined to Charlamagne Tha God that dances in Jamaican tradition typically contain folks getting handsy — however does admit he was wildin’ a bit when he put his handprint on Nicki’s Pinkprint, and he appears to really feel considerably about it in 2024.
On the problem of hugging Alicia from behind, although — which additionally caught some backlash — Usher is not bending the proverbial knee … saying it was simply a part of their routine for ‘My Boo.’
The R&B powerhouse was additionally quizzed concerning the time he was referenced in an episode of “The Boondocks” the place a married girl fanned out and was an Usher groupie in entrance of her husband … all based mostly on the real-life expertise of producer Carl Jones and his ex-wife.
Usher blamed the girl’s transgressions on the “Usher Effect” however denied any sorcery of the sort contributed to his sexified duet with Alicia as tens of millions watched on in hypothesis.
Alicia’s husband Swizz Beatz instantly laughed it off and Usher tells ‘TBC’ he additionally had a hardy har with the couple over the assorted memes. Long story brief, he and Alicia (and Swizz) are all good. But, with that stated, he may also be extra aware going ahead.
Either manner, the Internet can be preserving a watchful eye on him. 👀
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