Usher has dismissed speculation that he employed a body double during a recent performance on his joint tour with Chris Brown. The R&B artist responded to widespread fan theories suggesting a lookalike performed in his place at a MetLife Stadium show in New Jersey on August 7th.
In a video shared on the tour’s official social media account, Usher lightheartedly addressed the conspiracy theories circulating online. “They can’t clone this,” he stated, adding that artificial intelligence has not advanced to such a level. The singer expressed amusement at the creative explanations fans had devised for his appearance during the concert.
Following the New Jersey performance, numerous concertgoers posted videos online questioning whether the person onstage was actually the acclaimed musician. Some viewers claimed they noticed differences in his appearance compared to previous shows, though opinions remained divided among those who watched the footage.
The Raymond & Brown Tour is scheduled to continue through the remainder of 2026, concluding in December at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Usher’s appearance marks his return to touring following his 2024 “Coming Home” tour.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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