R Kelly Ft Usher Same - Girl Audio New!

Usher, too, came under scrutiny. In 2017, a woman named alleged she had a sexual encounter with Usher at a hotel after an R. Kelly concert. While Usher was not charged with a crime, the connection between the two artists in the "Same Girl" audio became a talking point. Critics asked: How could Usher not have known about R. Kelly’s behavior? Why would he collaborate on a song about "sharing" women?

Usher reportedly recorded a part that R. Kelly interpreted as Usher trying to "take his girl," leading to a disagreement that nearly halted the release. Resolution: The music video, directed by , was used to resolve this by introducing a "twist". The Infamous Video Twist r kelly ft usher same girl audio

The immediate fallout was messy. Usher's camp released a statement denying any animosity, claiming the call was "a joke taken out of context." R. Kelly, true to form, doubled down, telling reporters, "Great art comes from real pain. That song is real." Usher, too, came under scrutiny