January 15th 2025.
Justin Bieber and Usher have been close friends for almost two decades now. The two first met when Justin was just 13 years old and was discovered through his YouTube videos. Usher, along with manager Scooter Braun, played a crucial role in Justin's rise to fame. However, in recent years, fans have noticed a potential fallout between the two as Justin's Instagram account was no longer following Usher's.
Since then, Justin has been living a more private life with his wife Hailey Bieber in California, stepping out of the spotlight. But let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit their 17-year-long friendship.
It all started in 2008 when Usher first heard about Justin through the grapevine and was immediately interested in meeting him. He asked Justin to set up a formal meeting with his manager, and the rest is history. Usher was blown away by Justin's talent and knew he had the potential to be a huge star.
The duo, along with Scooter, entered a bidding war to sign Justin, and they eventually won, releasing his debut album in 2009. Usher also collaborated with Justin on his first album and has since released numerous tracks with him.
In 2009, Justin spent 48 hours in the custody of Usher's mentor, Sean 'Diddy' Combs. This was a wild and crazy time for the young star, and years later, he offered the same experience to Justin. The two performed together at the Grammys in 2011, where Justin was also nominated for two awards. Usher even won a Grammy that evening and celebrated with Justin.
However, as Justin grew older and spent more time in the spotlight, he began to exhibit erratic behavior, as often seen in child stars. In 2014, he was arrested for driving under the influence, and Usher publicly expressed his disappointment and concern for his mentee's choices.
Despite any potential fallout, there is no denying the significant role Usher played in Justin's career. Their friendship may have evolved over the years, but the bond they share will always be a special one.
Justin Bieber and Usher have been close friends for a remarkable 17 years. However, recent events have sparked rumors of a possible fallout between the two. Fans noticed that Justin's Instagram account was no longer following his long-time mentor, Usher. This caused quite a stir, especially since Justin has been living a more private life with his wife, Hailey Bieber, in California.
It's hard to believe that Justin was only 13 years old when he was discovered on YouTube. His covers of popular songs caught the attention of manager Scooter Braun, who introduced him to Usher. This, in turn, led to Justin being introduced to Usher's own mentor, Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Justin was then signed to the label RBMG, and within a year, he became the biggest pop star on the planet.
Fast forward almost two decades, and it seems that Justin has quietly cut ties with his former mentor. Let's take a look back at their close 17-year friendship. It all started in 2008 when Usher first met a 13-year-old Justin. It's worth noting that Usher didn't discover Justin, but he was there early on in the Yummy singer's career. He was brought on board by Scooter, who had heard about Justin through the grapevine.
In a 2016 interview with Howard Stern, Usher revealed that he was immediately drawn to Justin's voice and saw immense potential in the young star. He also mentioned that he had asked Justin to set up a formal meeting with his manager, and that's how their journey together began. Usher and Scooter even entered a bidding war to sign Justin, beating out Justin Timberlake in the process. The result was the release of Justin's debut album in 2009, under the newly formed RBMG Records.
Usher also featured on Justin's debut album, collaborating on the song "First Dance." This was just the beginning of many collaborations between the two. In 2009, Justin also got to experience something that most 15-year-olds can only dream of - spending 48 hours in the custody of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. This came after Usher offered Justin the same experience he had when he was starting out in the music industry.
A resurfaced video clip shows Diddy promising Justin that he can drive his sports car once he turns 16. Diddy stated that he had been given custody of Justin and that he had also been the legal guardian of Usher when he released his first album. In 2011, Justin performed at the Grammys, thanks to his massive debut album and the influence of his mentor. Although he didn't win any awards, he got to perform his hit songs "Baby" and "Never Say Never" with Jaden Smith.
The highlight of the performance was when Usher joined Justin on stage to sing "OMG." After the show, Justin expressed his excitement at performing with his mentor and even celebrated Usher's Grammy win by jumping on his back. However, it wasn't all rosy between the two. In 2014, Usher publicly chastised Justin after he was arrested for driving under the influence. Usher stated that he was not happy with Justin's choices and that he was hurting, unhappy, angry, and misled.
The friendship between Justin and Usher has certainly had its ups and downs, but one thing is for sure - they have a bond that has stood the test of time. It's unclear what the current state of their friendship is, but we can all agree that their journey together has been nothing short of extraordinary.
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