Why Do People Think Usher’s ‘Clone’ Is Performing? The Singer Weighs In
Singer Usher has addressed viral fan rumors suggesting he used a body double during his recent tour. Fans speculated about a look-alike after noticing differences in the performer's appearance and movement during a concert, but Usher dismissed the claims via social media.
Why it matters
This highlights the power of social media in fueling celebrity conspiracy theories and the increasing scrutiny performers face from fans recording live events.
Usher is shutting down rumors that he’s been sending out an imposter to perform in his place during his recent joint tour with Chris Brown. Fans have been doing double takes for days after footage from a recent “The R&B Tour” concert has convinced many of them that the man performing on stage was a fake. Sunnya Sultan, who saw the tour in person Aug. 7 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, shared a TikTok video questioning if the 47-year-old “Yeah” singer was truly the one dancing in front of her. The performer wears a white with lime green and pink ensemble, ball cap and sunglasses as he sings and dances. Sultan tells TODAY.com she believes she did see Usher perform. She’s also convinced an Usher look-alike also took the stage during a portion of the show. “Usher came out.
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