Candace IT’S OFFICIAL: Justin Bieber Unfollows Usher | Candace Ep 132
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Jan 14, 2025 A surprising shift unfolds as Justin Bieber unfollows Usher, hinting at deeper tensions in their mentorship. The podcast dives into Gen Z's migration to a new Chinese app due to TikTok's looming risks, reflecting a generational critique of social media and censorship. Humor weaves through discussions on political skepticism and the complexities of fame. The serious side surfaces with a look at addiction, the H-1B visa debate, and the hidden struggles of psychiatric medication withdrawal, blending personal narratives with societal challenges.
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Bieber Unfollows Usher
- Justin Bieber unfollowed Usher, his former mentor and the person who signed him at 13.
- Usher was present at Bieber's 2019 wedding, indicating a strong past relationship.
Usher's Early Career
- Usher was also signed at 13 by L.A. Reid after being discovered by Bobby Brown's bodyguard.
- His first video, "Call Me Mac," was released in 1993 for the film Poetic Justice.
Diddy Lawsuit & Implications
- Bieber's unfollowing of Usher suggests friction, possibly related to the Diddy lawsuit revelations.
- The lawsuit alleges Diddy initiated young artists into homosexuality, a practice Usher was likely aware of.