Usher and Justin Bieber reportedly had a tense exchange at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars after-party, according to multiple sources.
Witnesses at the star-studded event described the confrontation as intense, with some initially speculating it might have turned physical. However, sources close to Bieber told TMZ that no physical altercation occurred. They described the incident as a “heated exchange” that started when Usher approached Bieber with visible anger and frustration.
The reason behind the disagreement remains unclear, but insiders say the situation was brief. Usher’s representatives have not commented on the reports. Meanwhile, sources connected to Justin Bieber suggested he has been pulling away from people tied to his early career. One insider even claimed Bieber “has always been rude to Usher.”
The clash took place during one of the most exclusive Oscars weekend events, attended by A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Kendall Jenner, Megan Fox, Sofia Vergara, Vin Diesel, and Hailey Bieber.
Usher and Justin Bieber share a long history in the music industry. Usher was instrumental in mentoring Bieber during his early career alongside manager Scooter Braun. The two were last seen together publicly in 2022.
