Usher and Justin Bieber were involved in a tense exchange at an Oscars after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, according to multiple reports.
Witnesses at the high-profile gathering said the confrontation appeared heated, with some initially suggesting it escalated into a physical altercation. However, sources close to Bieber told TMZ there was no physical contact, describing the incident as a “heated exchange” that began when Usher approached Bieber with “energy and anger.”
The exact cause of the disagreement remains unclear, though insiders say the situation did not last long. Representatives for Usher have not publicly commented on the reports. Sources connected to Bieber also suggested the singer has been distancing himself from figures associated with his early career, with one claiming he “has always been rude to Usher.”
The incident unfolded during one of the most exclusive events of Oscars weekend, attended by a host of A-list celebrities including 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 Bieber share a long-standing history in the music industry, with Usher playing a key role in mentoring Bieber during the early stages of his career alongside music manager Scooter Braun. The pair were last seen together publicly in 2022.
There has been no indication of police involvement, and neither artist has publicly addressed the reported altercation.