Usher accepts the Entertainer of the Year Award, during the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 16, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Usher shares how his son Naviyd slid into PinkPatheress’ DMs using his phone.
Billboard reports the singer shared the story on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Apr. 24). “So a week or so ago, my son, Naviyd, stole my phone so he could DM his favorite artist @pinkpantheress,” Usher says. He then shares a screen of the Instagram messages his son sent to the British pop singer. “Hello this is Usher’s son Naviyd I’m you true biggest fan please follow me back,” the message read, adding he had his dad listen to her music.
Later, Usher checked his phone to see the messages “from someone with a Powerpuff girl” as their profile picture. “I’m like the hell is this [side eye emoji] I open it and I’m like oh this boy done DMd this girl from my d**n phone,” the “Yeah” singer says. Usher finally stepped in to let PinkPatheress know that his son “is a super fan.”
The “Boy’s a Liar” artist offered to host them at one of her upcoming shows. Usher admits he was hesitant to send his son since he stole his phone, but because Naviyd is a big fan, he let him go to the show. Usher messaged PinkPantheress, “I had to send him considering his level of dedication and creativity … to figure out getting your attention through stealing my phone … that’s commitment. Hopefully you guys get to link.”
Usher wrapped the story saying, ““Parental Takeaway. This was a great moment for Naviyd … this was him movin on something he was passionate about. Yes… He violated my trust and for that I will never trust him around my phone, but I should have known better. Nonetheless, I appreciate the hustle and him makin it happen.”
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