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Usher Kicks Off Anticipated Tour After Suffering Serious Neck Injury

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Usher was born to perform. Few artists have managed to rival the electricity of prime Michael Jackson. Usher, however, has managed to do so for multiple decades. Fans were absolutely thrilled to discover that Usher was planning a “Past, Present, Future” tour that would incorporate his iconic hits. A neck injury seemed as though it would derail the singer’s tour plans, but he bounced back. Usher made sure the fans got what they wanted, and kicked off his tour this week in Washington, D.C.

TMZ confirmed that Usher put on stellar shows on both Tuesday and Wednesday at the Capital One Arena. The singer was electric as ever in terms of performance. He also found time to bring out several guest stars including Raheem DeVaughn and Wale. Usher has worked with both artists in the past, and their D.C. roots made them a natural inclusion. There was some initial concern that Usher would have to postpone his tour for several weeks due to the severity of his injury. He broke the news regarding the injury on Instagram on August 15. “Earlier this week, I suffered an injury to my neck,” he wrote. “While rehearsing to provide my fans with the greatest Usher show of all time.”

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Usher Suffered An Injury During Tour Rehearsals

The singer also informed fans that he would have to miss the first week of shows he had scheduled. Shows that were set to be in the singer’s hometown of Atlanta. He was disappointed, but maintained that his doctors told him to rest up. “The injury has not healed yet, and my doctors have instructed me not to perform any shows this week,” he continued. “The good news is that the doctors are saying that with appropriate rest and treatment, I should be ready to commence the tour on August 20.” To the singer’s credit, he did just that. He made good on his word, and gave the D.C. crowd two stellar shows.

Fans who missed the first week of shows needn’t worry. TMZ reports that Usher will make up the ATL leg of his tour in December. The singer noted his Instagram post by reminding fans that he takes performing very seriously. He will whatever necessary to provide attendees with the best possible show. “I love my fans,” he wrote. “Thank you for understanding that this injury must be healed so that I can give you the 100% excellence that you expect from an Usher show and that I will be on stage in your city very soon.” Usher’s “Past, Present, Future” tour is slated run through 2025.

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Usher Unveils Why He Had To Postpone His Early Tour Stops

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USHER had fans in an uproar yesterday over his surprise postponement of the inaugural show for his Past Present Future tour. He did so just hours before he was supposed to hit the stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The R&B superstar sent a few painful paragraphs to explain the reason for this. “For my 30-plus year career, 100% of my blood, sweat and tears has gone into putting on the best performance and creating a memorable experience for my fans. I have every intention of doing that for this tour as well. Which is why I have to postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date to give my body a second to rest and heal”.

People were suspecting that he was referring to all of his previous gigs such as the Super Bowl, his Las Vegas, Nevada residency, and etc. This had some fans understanding where he was coming from, especially since they recognize how much work he puts into his shows. Still, though, others felt blindsided. But it seems we now have specifics. According to a report from Bossip, USHER released yet another statement in which he revealed that he suffered a neck injury of sorts. “Earlier this week, I suffered an injury to my neck while rehearsing to provide my fans with the greatest USHER show of all time”, he began.

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USHER Moves Tour Dates Around Following Neck Injury Announcement

“My hope was that with physical therapy and medical treatment, I would be able to overcome the injury and be ready for opening night. Unfortunately, the injury has not healed yet, and my doctors have instructed me not to perform any shows this week”. Thankfully, though, if he stays the course on the proper recovery track, he can hit the stage in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 20. Furthermore, the first three shows in Atlanta that were going to kick off the tour are rescheduled. The August 14 show will now be December 9. August 16 is being pushed back to December 10. Then, the performance on the 17 is going to take place on December 12.

What are your thoughts on USHER revealing that a neck injury was the reason for postponing the early Atlanta tour dates? Do you think the fans that were bashing him should apologize? How do you feel about the timing for the rescheduled shows? Are you planning on going to one of the performances? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding USHER. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Doja Cat Says She’s “Fine” Amid Neck Brace Reveal

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Doja Cat recently hopped on Instagram, sharing yet another confusing image with followers. The songstress is seen staring into the camera seriously, posing in what looks to be a neck brace. “i’m fine my neck is fine,” she captioned the contradictory photo. It’s unclear whether or not Doja’s actually injured, but for obvious reasons, the post raised some concern amongst fans in her comments section.

“Doja is your neck fine?” one commenter asks. Various others chimed in with jokes about her new “Demons” music video, in which she’s seen committing to her demon character with some spooky choreography. “It’s from climbing on the ceiling huh,” a fan writes. Another claims she must have simply “slayed too hard.” This is far from the first of Doja’s social media posts to leave fans perplexed, but this one has left them worried for her physical health.

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Doja Confuses Fans With Her Latest IG Post

Doja Cat is currently gearing up for the release of her fourth studio album, Scarlet. The album is scheduled for release on September 22 of this year. The performer’s already managed to get fans interested with her singles “Paint The Town Red,” “Demons,” and “Attention.” She’s been leaning into some demonic imagery as of late, which has sparked controversy among listeners. Doja appears to be unfazed by the criticism.

At the end of last month, Doja Cat also took to social media to unveil the highly-anticipated release date and album cover for Scarlet. She was immediately hit with backlash for the album’s artwork, however, after she was accused of copying another artist. The German metal band Chaver is using the same image for the cover of their upcoming album, which is also set for release the same day as Doja’s Scarlet. Doja later responded by changing the cover art, which now boasts a spider created by the same artist. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Doja Cat.

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