Why did fans think Usher wasn’t actually on stage? The singer finally responds.
The internet has gone full conspiracy theory over whether—or not—Usher is sending a body double out on stage to perform with rapper Chris Brown at The R&B Tour concert the two are co-headlining. The debate first erupted on August 8, when concertgoer Sunnya Sultan posted a TikTok video that reads “that is NOT usher!” over an image of what appeared to be Usher performing “Caught Up” and “Bad Girl”…
Rumors began swirling on August 8th after concert attendee Sunnya Sultan posted a TikTok video that appeared to show a man, not Usher, performing at The R&B Tour concert in New Jersey. The singer's face was obscured by a baseball cap and shades, leading some viewers to question his identity. Sultan herself noted that Usher only sang for about 40 seconds before disappearing into darkness.
The next day, Usher himself weighed in on the speculation via Instagram, questioning whether the rumors could be generated by AI and suggesting the doubters hadn't "got" the situation. While the clip has garnered nearly 700,000 views and sparked nearly 2,000 comments, it has also led to calls for refunds and a wave of internet users chiming in with their own opinions.
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