R&B artist Usher removed a fan from the stage during his concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday after the fan appeared uncomfortable with his dance moves. The incident occurred during a segment of Usher's R&B Tour, which also features Chris Brown.
The fan, who was brought onto the stage from a VIP section, displayed an awkward expression as Usher performed and danced near her. When she remained largely still, Usher paused his performance, looked towards the audience, and stated, "I don't think she wanna be on stage." He then gestured for her to return to her seat in the audience.
The moment was captured on video and shared widely on social media. Commenters offered various opinions, with some questioning why the fan agreed to be on stage if she was unwilling to participate, while others suggested she may have been nervous or caught off guard.
The fan later addressed the incident on social media. In a since-deleted Facebook post, she stated she was not declining to be on stage and had been escorted to the VIP area due to "pretty privileges." She clarified that she was not informed who she would be performing with on stage and questioned the expectation for her to engage in a more intimate way with the artist. She further defended her reaction on Instagram stories, stating her attitude was a response to provocation and that she would not be "bullied" about the experience.
Her aunt also commented on the event, posting on Facebook that the fan had a "nice conversation" with Usher's wife, Jennifer Goicoechea, after leaving the stage. The fan later posted selfies to her Instagram with the caption "Unbothered."
Usher and Brown began their R&B tour last month in Denver. Their tour is scheduled to continue through December 12. Usher has previously stated that Brown's legal issues would not affect the tour, emphasizing their mutual support for R&B fans.