{"id":36327,"date":"2026-08-10T10:59:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36327"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:59:55","slug":"usher-denies-body-double-rumors-after-fans-side-eye-viral-clips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36327","title":{"rendered":"Usher Denies Body Double Rumors After Fans Side-Eye Viral Clips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What the Ush?! <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4601721\/dave-chappellesteal-spotlight-usher-concert\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4601721\">Usher<\/a> is reacting to rumors he was \u201cTrading Places\u201d with a body double instead of performing onstage in New Jersey. Social media is still in shambles with \u201cCaught Up\u201d clone conspiracies. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"USHER: Past Present Future Tour 2024 - Miami\" class=\"wp-image-2776407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=768%2C543&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=180%2C127&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=141%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 141w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=283%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 283w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=71%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 71w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=679%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 679w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=849%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 849w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=450%2C318&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=600%2C424&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=900%2C636&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=250%2C177&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=208%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 208w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=245%2C173&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=122%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 122w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=144%2C102&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?resize=50%2C35&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Kevin Mazur \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether fans are singing along, swooning, or side-eyeing shenanigans, the<a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4596445\/usher-chris-brown-rb-tour-denver\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4596445\"> R&amp;B tour<\/a> is one viral sensation after another. On Friday, Aug. 7, Raymond &amp; Brown took over the MetLife stadium and quickly took over social media again. Instead of stunts like Usher\u2019s shocking cheek-peeking performance, fans started to wonder if they were actually watching the beloved \u201cSuperstar\u201d singer. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo y\u2019all telling me this a fake Usher?\u201d the caption asked on a clip of the singer with a suspiciously low fitted and shades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the Super Bowl Halftime Show and blockbuster Las Vegas residency, fans feel like they know every move and angle, even if they never get tired of watching Usher. Yet, the clips from the Friday show raised suspicions about everything from his dancing to a seemingly slimmer face. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some noted that the biggest tell of all is that Usher didn\u2019t give flash his abs or show any other skin. And did the dimples go ghost? <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If anything, social media slueths suggested it looked more like <a href=\"https:\/\/cassiuslife.com\/playlist\/jimmy-butler-fan-bettor-gambling-confrontation\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4078413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jimmy Butler<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4563107\/ne-yo-tired-of-being-canceled-over-his-polyamorous-relationship\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4563107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ne-Yo<\/a> popping and locking in all white. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a larger debate continues about <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4601442\/brandy-weight-loss-new-album\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4601442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commentary on stars\u2019 changing looks and speculation about their health<\/a>, wondering if that\u2019s the real Usher at all is a very different story.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legend couldn\u2019t miss the clone chatter and entered the chat to clear some things up. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Check out Usher\u2019s reaction and how he surprised fans for night two in New Jersey after the flip!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 id=\"h-usher-denies-doppelganger-deception-after-fans-question-if-he-had-a-body-double-on-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usher Denies Doppelganger Deception After Fans Question If He Had A Body Double On Tour<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-usher-denies-doppelganger-deception-after-fans-question-if-he-had-a-body-double-on-tour\">While fans wondered where the real Usher is, at least he\u2019s in on the joke. He responded with a laughing emoji, writing:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cY\u2019all are funny\u2026 clone? They can\u2019t clone this??\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hmm\u2026 Unfortunately, that\u2019s exactly what someone with a body double would say, even though it\u2019s true no one compares to the original. He continued:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow y\u2019all come up with this? AI ain\u2019t that advanced.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you say so! By night two, there were no doubts or demands for refunds. In fact, Usher outdid himself with a star-studded lineup of cameos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday night, the \u201cU Got It Bad\u201d star hit the stage (ahem, for real this time) with not one, but five of NYC\u2019s homegrown hitmakers. Forever fine <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4378588\/nelly-ashanti-valentines-day-strategy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4378588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashanti<\/a> popped out in a leather flawless fit for \u201cFoolish.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4306131\/mary-j-blige-tour-memes\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4306131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary J. Blige<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4346755\/relationship-goals-method-man-kelly-rowland-exclusive\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4346755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Method Man<\/a> reunited with classics like \u201cAll I Need\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m Going Down.\u201d We love to see it!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that dynamic duo wasn\u2019t enough to take night two over the top,<a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4601957\/jay-z-yankee-stadium-residency-final-show\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4601957\"> Jadakiss <\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/2753975\/fat-joe-ozempic-weight-loss-100-pounds-name-change\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2753975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Fat Joe<\/a> came out to rock the hometown crowd. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4549362\/tyrese-tank-turtleneck-verzuz-tgt\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4549362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tank<\/a> and his abs also made a special swoon-worthy appearance. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/4604861\/streamer-university-2026-wildest-moments\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4604861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamer University<\/a> star <a href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/2761497\/dreamdoll-announces-pregnancy-shuts-down-married-man-baby-daddy-rumors\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2761497\">Dream Doll<\/a> pulled up for a steamy serenade.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The counterfeit \u201cConfessions\u201d jokes are still flying, but we all know Usher is too iconic for fans to fall for a fraud and the real deal put on a show to remember. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Are you convinced by Usher\u2019s stunt double denial or still suspicious of a body swap?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What the Ush?! 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Source: Kevin Mazur \/ Getty Whether fans are singing along, swooning, or side-eyeing shenanigans, the R&amp;B tour is one viral sensation&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/bossip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/02\/17393017661358.jpg?quality=80&strip=all&crop=0px%2C49px%2C1024px%2C585px&resize=1680%2C960","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-gossip"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=36327"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36327\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/36328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=36327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=36327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=36327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}