Setting the record straight on longstanding rumors, Usher clarified he was never Beyoncé's nanny but acknowledged his role as the older presence during their early days. "I guess I watched over them while they were doing something in the house," Usher shared during the interview.
Beyond mere supervision, Usher recognized something extraordinary in the budding superstar. "I think I knew there was something very special about all of them," he admitted, emphasizing Beyoncé's unparalleled talent, brilliance and brightness. He credited choreographer Frank Gatson for echoing his early sentiments, noting Gatson's endorsement of Beyoncé's unique qualities.
Usher's revelations extended beyond personal anecdotes to encompass his experience dancing with the legendary Michael Jackson. He described the encounter as "nerve-wracking" and shared the praise he received for seamlessly combining singing and dancing.
The conversation also touched upon Atlanta's current dominance in the music industry, with Usher, a proud representative of the city's vibrant scene, underscoring the importance of celebrating the broader cultural movement fueling the music.
Shifting gears to the state of R&B, Usher offered a nuanced perspective, debunking the notion that R&B is dead. He challenged the conventional measure of success based solely on chart positions, asserting that R&B's influence permeates various genres, acknowledging its roots in gospel, blues and modern music.
