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17-02-2025
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Here's Why People Are Heartbroken Over Usher's 'Sad' And 'Telling' Response To Keke Palmer's Question About His First Kiss
This article mentions allegations of sexual assault and rape. Last week, Usher sat down with Keke Palmer for a candid chat on her podcast. The pair discussed everything from their viral moment at his 2023 Las Vegas residency to his new Audible special, The Last Showman — but now, one particular clip about Usher's 'first kiss' is gaining traction online. For some quick but necessary context, Usher was just a teenager when he shot to fame following the release of his self-titled debut album in 1994. When he was 13, he spent a year living at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's house, in what he called 'Puffy Flavor Camp.' As you're likely aware, Diddy was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution last year. He has been accused of rape, sexual misconduct, and extortion dating back to the 1990s across more than 30 civil cases. He has denied all of these allegations. In 2016, Usher recalled seeing some 'wild' and 'curious' things while living with Diddy as a teenager. He said on The Howard Stern Show, 'I got the chance to see some things. I went there to see the lifestyle — and I saw it. But I don't know if I could indulge and understand what I was even looking at. It was pretty wild. It was crazy.' Howard's cohost, Robin Quivers, then asked Usher, 'So nobody tried to, you know, some woman didn't come along and…' The singer interjected and said, 'I ain't say that. I ain't say that. What I did say is that there were very curious things taking place, and I didn't necessarily understand it.' Usher also revealed that his parents knew 'nothing' about him living with Diddy. When asked if he'd ever let his own child spend time at 'Puffy Flavor Camp,' he firmly replied, 'Hell no.' With this in mind, fans are sharing their thoughts on Usher's recent response to Keke asking him about his first kiss during a round of quickfire-style questions on her podcast. 'How old were you when you had your first kiss, and who was it?' she said. 'How old was I when I had my first kiss?' Usher repeated before adding, 'Ummmm, that I actually intended to have?' Keke jumped in, 'Now wait a minute.' Usher went on, 'You know, I had, there was a know.' Keke then seemingly picked up on Usher's apparent discomfort and redirected the conversation entirely. 'OK, well you know what? That one's stupid, it's out. You're favorite song ever, that you've done,' she asked instead. This interaction between Usher and Keke has since sparked a heap of discourse online. One viral tweet branded Usher's response 'sad' and 'telling,' while several users praised Keke for redirecting the conversation so swiftly. 'This clip is….hm. Very sad and telling. But Keke is very sharp and social/emotionally intelligent. I see why she has gone so far in this industry. Very good interview,' one tweet read. 'And that's how you pick up on people's discomforts, while subtly signaling to them that you genuinely see them. Then redirecting to make the space safer for them to feel comfortable,' someone wrote. 'She is so exceptionally sharp and in tune with the space and emotions of others it's amazing,' one person said of Keke, while another user commended her for 'knowing how to read the room.' 'I really love them both. Keke, the amazing woman that she is, recognized and pivoted because she knew what it was. So many interviewers would have grabbed that moment for ratings,' one more post read. You can watch Usher's appearance on Keke's podcast in full right here. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here. If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 ( service can be provided in over 140 languages. More on this In A Resurfaced Interview, Usher Recalled Seeing "Curious Things" At Diddy's House When He Lived There For A Year As A 13-Year-OldMorgan Sloss · March 28, 2024 People Are Reexamining Controversial Age Gaps Between Actors In Childhood Films After Keke Palmer Recalled Feeling "Scared" To Kiss 17-Year-Old Corbin Bleu At Age 12Leyla Mohammed · Dec. 2, 2024 Keke Palmer Shared The Disturbing Response She Got From Her Agent When She Expressed Fear Over Kissing 17-Year-Old Corbin Bleu At Age 12 In The Disney Movie "Jump In!"Leyla Mohammed · Nov. 28, 2024
Buzz Feed
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's Why People Are Heartbroken Over Usher's 'Sad' And 'Telling' Response To Keke Palmer's Question About His First Kiss
This article mentions allegations of sexual assault and rape. Last week, Usher sat down with Keke Palmer for a candid chat on her podcast. The pair discussed everything from their viral moment at his 2023 Las Vegas residency to his new Audible special, The Last Showman — but now, one particular clip about Usher's 'first kiss' is gaining traction online. For some quick but necessary context, Usher was just a teenager when he shot to fame following the release of his self-titled debut album in 1994. When he was 13, he spent a year living at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's house, in what he called 'Puffy Flavor Camp.' As you're likely aware, Diddy was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution last year. He has been accused of rape, sexual misconduct, and extortion dating back to the 1990s across more than 30 civil cases. He has denied all of these allegations. In 2016, Usher recalled seeing some 'wild' and 'curious' things while living with Diddy as a teenager. He said on The Howard Stern Show, 'I got the chance to see some things. I went there to see the lifestyle — and I saw it. But I don't know if I could indulge and understand what I was even looking at. It was pretty wild. It was crazy.' Howard's cohost, Robin Quivers, then asked Usher, 'So nobody tried to, you know, some woman didn't come along and…' The singer interjected and said, 'I ain't say that. I ain't say that. What I did say is that there were very curious things taking place, and I didn't necessarily understand it.' Usher also revealed that his parents knew 'nothing' about him living with Diddy. When asked if he'd ever let his own child spend time at 'Puffy Flavor Camp,' he firmly replied, 'Hell no.' With this in mind, fans are sharing their thoughts on Usher's recent response to Keke asking him about his first kiss during a round of quickfire-style questions on her podcast. 'How old were you when you had your first kiss, and who was it?' she said. 'How old was I when I had my first kiss?' Usher repeated before adding, 'Ummmm, that I actually intended to have?' Keke jumped in, 'Now wait a minute.' Usher went on, 'You know, I had, there was a know.' Keke then seemingly picked up on Usher's apparent discomfort and redirected the conversation entirely. 'OK, well you know what? That one's stupid, it's out. You're favorite song ever, that you've done,' she asked instead. This interaction between Usher and Keke has since sparked a heap of discourse online. One viral tweet branded Usher's response 'sad' and 'telling,' while several users praised Keke for redirecting the conversation so swiftly. 'This clip is….hm. Very sad and telling. But Keke is very sharp and social/emotionally intelligent. I see why she has gone so far in this industry. Very good interview,' one tweet read. 'And that's how you pick up on people's discomforts, while subtly signaling to them that you genuinely see them. Then redirecting to make the space safer for them to feel comfortable,' someone wrote. 'She is so exceptionally sharp and in tune with the space and emotions of others it's amazing,' one person said of Keke, while another user commended her for 'knowing how to read the room.' 'I really love them both. Keke, the amazing woman that she is, recognized and pivoted because she knew what it was. So many interviewers would have grabbed that moment for ratings,' one more post read. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Los Angeles Rising' Benefit Compilation for L.A. Wildfire Victims Features Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Devo, PJ Harvey & More
A compilation of previously unreleased songs benefitting Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts, Los Angeles Rising, was released on Thursday morning (Feb. 6) exclusively on Bandcamp. The 16-track compilation pulled together by Bauhaus/Love and Rockets drummer Kevin Haskins and producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), features songs by PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gary Numan, Primal Scream, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and John Frusciante, Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Devo and U.S. Girls, among others. 'As the wildfires were raging and destroying thousands of homes around Los Angeles, both my neighbourhood and Nick's were instructed to evacuate,' wrote Haskins in a statement announcing the comp whose proceeds will go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. 'But we were the lucky ones. The fire threatening our homes and recording studios was thankfully extinguished by firefighters just minutes away, but countless musicians and friends lost everything.' More from Billboard L.A. Wildfire Relief: Organizations Providing Assistance for Music Industry Workers (Updating) Usher Talks Audible Original Debut 'The Last Showman': 'I Put My Heart Into This' Rihanna's Smurfette Makes Her Debut in First 'Smurfs' Trailer Featuring New Cardi B Song: Watch The collection is only available by purchasing a download on Bandcamp, with previews of the songs available here now. 'This harrowing experience and witnessing the monumental destruction of entire communities, inspired Nick and I to team up to create a compilation album to raise money for the less fortunate,' Haskins added. 'We reached out to our musician friends for unreleased recorded gems and the response was incredible! PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Primal Scream, Gary Numan and Devo are just some of the artists that rushed in to help.' The album is just the latest in a series of charitable efforts to help out Angelenos impacted by last month's devastating wildfires, which resulted in at least 29 death and the destruction of 16,000 homes and structures. Earlier this week, organizers said the recent FireAid all-star benefit show raised an estimated $100 million, while the Recording Academy and MusiCares' said they raised $24 million for fire relief over Grammy weekend. Check out the track listing for Los Angeles Rising below: 1) PJ Harvey with Danni Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans – 'The Red River' 2) Grinderman – 'Worm Tamer' (LaunayVauz remix) 3) Gary Numan and Titan – 'Dark Rain' 4) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – 'Turn Into Redux' 5) Band Of Skulls – 'Cold Cold Sweat' (LaunayVauz remix) 6) Jarvis Cocker – 'California Dreamin'' 7) Primal Scream – 'False Flags' (Orchestral version) 8) Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – 'Michelangelo' 9) Haskins, Vandermolen and Lohner – 'All We Ever Wanted Was Everything' 10) Danny Elfman – 'Monkeys On The Loose' (LA Rising version) 11) Devo – 'Shoulda Said Yes' 12) Siobhan Fahey and Titan – 'Deep In LA' 13) CRX – 'Blip On The Radar' 14) David J – 'No New Tale To Tell' (Original demo version) 15) Flea, Frusciante, Haskins and DeAngelis – 'A System For Shutting Everything Out' 16) U.S. Girls – 'Four American Dollars' (Demo version) Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
