A star-studded party after the Oscars, packed wall-to-wall with Hollywood’s biggest stars, reportedly took an unexpected turn when there were rumors of an explosion. Justin Bieber and Usher started making rounds. These two used to be the gold standard for mentor-protégé relationships in pop music, so news of their shouting match left fans stunned.What really happened?
Rumored Justin Bieber vs. Usher feud
According to Entertainment Weekly, the whole thing happened with Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s one-time invite at the Chateau Marmont, which is where all the big names in entertainment show up. Usher reportedly approached Bieber with a kind of non-respectable energy, and the two ended up in a pretty heated argument. It didn’t get physical, but guests say it was lively enough to turn heads around the room. No police, no security, just lots of awkward stares and whispers.Everyone was there: Justin’s wife Hailey Bieber, Michael B. Jordan (fresh off his Best Actor win), Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the whole Jenner crew. So yeah, there was no way such an argument was going to stay a secret.
The equation of Justin Bieber and Usher over the years
According to EW, in 2008, Bieber was just a kid singing for YouTube. When Scooter Braun introduced Usher, everything changed. Usher didn’t help Bieber get a record deal; basically showed him how to be a star. They performed together, belted out hits like ‘Somebody to Love’ and always seemed genuinely close, almost like family. For a long time, Usher was more than just a collaborator. He was a mentor, a protector, the guy who had Bieber’s back.However, somewhere, things started to change. In 2024, Bieber turned down Usher’s invitation to join the Super Bowl halftime show. Usher played it cool, telling everyone there were no hard feelings, but people noticed. She told The Breakfast Club that she had talked to Bieber about the show, but Bieber wanted to take his career in a different direction. “We’re going to do something different in the future, with no love lost,” Usher said, but it still felt like something had changed.Behind the scenes, people noticed Bieber leaving; Not only Usher’s, but other old collaborators as well. In 2025, fans noticed that she unfollowed Usher on social media, which only added fuel to the fire.Now, neither Bieber nor Usher have said anything about what happened at the Oscar party. Bieber is focused on preparing for his big Coachella set this spring. He told fans to watch on Twitch as he prepares, promising behind-the-scenes moments and an “awesome show.” He looks excited, and honestly doesn’t seem too bothered by the drama. “This is our space for the next few months,” he said. “I’m going to put on an incredible show at Coachella. I can’t wait.”
