Kaylah Walton
Videos surfaced of Angel Reese enjoying herself on stage with Usher during his concert in Los Angeles. Many fans of the WNBA player expressed their worries online, given the speculation about Usher’s ties to the controversial figure, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The Usher and Diddy Link
This past weekend coincided with Usher deleting numerous posts from his X account just as reports surfaced about Diddy’s recent arrest. Although there was rampant speculation, Usher claimed his account had been hacked.
Usher and Diddy have a long history, dating back to Usher’s adolescence when he lived with Diddy in New York, where Diddy was his legal guardian and instrumental in launching his music career, even producing his debut album, Usher.
Angel Reese’s Exciting Day in LA
Despite the controversy, Reese and many others showed up for Usher’s performance in LA, which also featured LL Cool J, Boyz II Men, and rookie talent from the Chicago Sky.
Before the concert, Reese kicked off her Sunday by watching the New York Liberty triumph over the Atlanta Dream and attended the fierce NFL match between the Rams and 49ers, displaying similar drama as her rivalry with Caitlin Clark.
Later in the evening, she attended Jordyn Woods‘ glamorous birthday celebration before concluding her night at the Usher concert.
Usher and Angel Reese’s Connection
Earlier this year, Reese encountered Usher after a game in Atlanta, where he visited the team in the locker room. Given her friendships with musical icons like Cardi B, Meg Thee Stallion, Latto, and GloRilla, they likely share various industry connections.
The exact nature of Usher and Reese’s relationship remains unclear, but fans of the Chi Town Barbie have expressed apprehension regarding Usher, especially given his current association with Diddy, who is under intense scrutiny.
Comments on social media reflected this concern, with one user urging, “GET AWAY FROM HEEERRRRRRR,” while others criticized Reese’s judgment in attending the concert.
“Going to a man’s concert with unresolved issues is reckless,” noted another commenter.
