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Usher Brought Out Beyoncé For ‘Dreamville Fest,’ Or So His Cruel April Fool’s Joke Led On

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Usher may be the uncrowned king of Vegas, thanks to the success of his Usher: My Way Las Vegas residency, but on April 1, he almost became the most hated man in America — or at least Raleigh, North Carolina. During his set at Dreamville Festival, the “Glu” singer decided to have a little fun with the crowd.

Instead of provocatively feeding fans strawberries, the musician wanted to step into the role of prankster before April Fool’s Day came to a close. Before the audio engineer could cue up the next track in his set list, Usher instructed them to pump the breaks. The recording artist then took a moment to address the eager crowd.

“I said I would have a special surprise for you tonight, ladies and gentlemen,” said the singer, continuing, “You guys want to know what that surprise is?”

As the crowd’s anticipation grew, he declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, put your hands together for the one, the only — Beyoncé.” The concertgoers erupted with cheer as the lights dimmed. But after a few seconds, when the “Break My Soul” singer didn’t take the stage, fans grew uneasy. Usher then confessed that it was all a prank, “April fools.”

While the pair have collaborated in the past on music, in music videos, and onstage, Dreamville Festival 2023 was not going to be the place for their reunion.

Fans took to social media to share their reaction to the prank, with some even claiming to have been in attendance.

Look’s like if you want to see The Bey Hive queen, you’re going to have to grab tickets to the Renaissance World Tour.

Lil Dicky Says Usher Is The Reason He Strips During Concerts

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In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lil Dicky revealed that he strips during his shows because of Usher. The rapper and actor, whose real name is Dave Burd, was on the late-night talk show to promote his show Dave. The show, which is now entering its third season, is semi-autobiographical. It follows the story of a suburban white man who manages to convince himself that he is going to be a great rapper. Dave has featured many illustrious guest stars from the music industry, including Doja Cat, Lil Yachty, Justin Bieber, and Trippie Redd.

Dave Burd is a comedian, actor, and rapper hailing from Philadelphia. According to him, rap was more of a path to a career in comedy. However, after he released his first mixtape entitled So Hard in 2013 under the moniker “Lil Dicky”, he fell in love with rapping. Since then, he has released a second mixtape, a full studio album, an EP, and countless singles. Though much of his music may be comedic in nature, it hasn’t stopped him from getting huge features from big-league artists like Snoop Dogg and Chris Brown.

Seeing Usher Made Lil Dicky Weep

In his promo tour for Dave, Lil Dicky stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about a whole host of topics, including some of his inspirations. While talking to Kimmel, he reminisced about the time he saw Usher in concert as a child. “I see this man on stage, and I remember weeping watching him as he would strip down into his underwear,” he said. “And honestly, I now, strip down to my underwear when I get shows, because of Usher.”

In season 3 of Dave, viewers can expect to see more exciting cameos, one of which will be Usher himself. When the R&B singer was on set, Lil Dicky took the opportunity to tell him about the stripping habit he’d picked up from watching his concerts. Though this may seem like an awkward interaction, apparently Usher was okay with it. When asked how he reacted to the information, Burd simply said, “He thought it was cool.” Let us know what you think of this revelation, in the comments below.

Usher Serenades Fan During Sensual Performance

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One very lucky Usher concertgoer got the experience of a lifetime when the R&B singer entered the audience and began serenading her. A TikTok posted by the fan showed the encounter with text reading “When you go see Usher and this happens…” Trina, or @trina331 as she is known on TikTok, also thanked Usher in the caption of the post. The singer has been performing his greatest hits at his My Way Las Vegas residency, which opened in 2021. The fan interaction is just one of many memorable moments that have happened at the residency, including bringing Chris Brown on stage and paying tribute to Queen Latifah.

Usher has long been seen as a sex symbol in the world of R&B. His diamond-certified 2004 album Confessions had a stranglehold on pop culture for years. In fact, if you’re out partying, you are likely to hear his hit single “Yeah!”. The song spent 12 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was only knocked out of the top spot by Usher’s next single, “Burn”. Last year, the iconic singer was referred to as the “King of R&B” by Bevy Smith on her show Bevelations. In response, Usher said he would carry the crown and that he was the last of his kind. It’s a bold claim, but he does have an impressive resume to back it up.

Up Close And Personal With Usher

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Usher is an artist who has often given the gift of fan service, frequently bringing fans on stage in previous tours to dance with them. In fact, the TikTok video from his residency, which shows him slow dancing with a fan and feeding her chocolate-covered strawberries, is quite tame in comparison to some of his previous fan encounters. In videos from his 2010 OMG Tour, he can be seen grinding on fans during performances of the song “Trading Places”. Still, any fan would likely consider themselves blessed to have such a personal interaction with their favorite artist.

Although R&B has long since lost the once immeasurable popularity it held in the early aughts, Usher seems to have plans to revitalize the genre. How he plans to do that remains to be seen, but the days of sultry ballads and love songs may not be over quite yet. If the ticket sales for his Vegas residency are any indication, there is clearly still an audience for R&B. The advent of streaming also means that radio no longer determines what is popular. So, while R&B may never quite reach the heights it once did, there is certainly room for a resurgence.

[WATCH] Usher Serenades and Feeds Strawberries to a Woman at Las Vegas Residency

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After all these years, Usher still has that effect on the ladies.  A lucky fan got to go on stage during his Las Vegas residency.  The Confessions singer fed the woman strawberries, and she fed him as well.  Many people caught it on camera, which set social media afire.  Of course, there were jokes and many women wished it was them.

Usher’s shows at his residency have been something to see.  Whether he is hitting his dance moves or singing while on rollerskates, it seems like the show is a must-see.  Recently, Queen Latifah attended one of his shows; it just happened to be her birthday.  He interrupted his show to pay homage to the “Unity” rapper and give her her flowers, literally.

Usher’s performances continue to inspire young artists today.  Rapper Lil Dicky was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where he told the host that he remembers seeing Usher in concert.

”I see this man on stage, and I remember weeping watching him, as he would strip down into his underwear when I get shows, because of Usher.”

The “Freaky Friday” rapper also revealed that Usher would appear in season 3 of his sitcom, Dave.  

After all these years, the “My Way” singer still has an impact.  

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Jermaine Dupri To Be Honored At Essence Festival 2023 For So So Def’s 30th Anniversary + Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

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Jermaine Dupri will be honored at the 2023 Essence Festival for the 30th Anniversary of his label, So So Def. Other tributes expected to be spotlighted at the festival will also include hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The 2023 Essence Festival will pay a tribute to producer/mogul Jermaine Dupri for the 30th  anniversary of his label, So […]

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Lil Dicky Got To Tell Usher He Strips Down To His Underwear During His Concerts Because Of Him

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Just days before the upcoming third season premiere of his semi-autobiographical sitcom Dave, rapper and actor Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd paid a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

During his visit, Lil Dicky dished on what we can expect from season 3, which shows the semi-fictional version of Lil Dicky going on tour across the country. Over the course of the season, viewers will see several guest stars, including Killer Mike, Rick Ross, and Usher.

Lil Dicky revealed to Kimmel that he remembers seeing Usher in concert when he was younger.

“I see this man on stage, and I remember weeping watching him,” he said, “as he would strip down into his underwear. And honestly, I now, strip down to my underwear when I get shows, because of Usher.”

Dicky also shared that he revealed this to Usher when he was on set for his cameo.

“How did he react to that?,” asked Kimmel.

“He thought it was cool,” said Dicky.

Elsewhere in the interview, Dicky teased even more surprises ahead of the upcoming season.

Check out the full interview above.

Season 3 of Dave premieres 4/5 on FXX at 10 p.m. ET. Episodes will air weekly and be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.