Rumors spread rapidly that Justin Bieber assaulted the mentor who once guided him

Witnesses said the mentor-student duo got into a confrontation at an Oscars 2026 after-party.

According to TMZ, singer Usher and his former protégé Justin Bieber were involved in an altercation at the Oscars 2026 after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z. It is reported that Usher approached Justin Bieber first with a tense and angry attitude. According to witnesses, the two stars quickly escalated into a confrontation, drawing the attention of surrounding guests.

However, a close source said that the former mentor-student pair did not have any physical contact, but only a heated argument. Images from the party have been kept completely confidential, and the photo of “Usher – Justin Bieber fighting” circulating on social media is an AI-generated product. At present, neither star has spoken about the incident.

The relationship between Usher and Justin Bieber is not simply a collaboration between a manager and an artist, but a journey spanning nearly two decades, evolving from mentor-student, expectations, strict “guidance,” to a strong brotherhood. However, they have gradually grown apart.

Everything began when Scooter Braun discovered 13-year-old Justin Bieber on YouTube. A historic battle took place to sign Justin Bieber: one side was Justin Timberlake and the other was Usher. Initially, Usher declined due to being too busy, but after watching Justin perform live, the R&B king completely changed his mind. Usher, together with L.A. Reid, successfully persuaded Bieber’s family and brought Justin to Island Def Jam. Usher officially became Justin’s mentor and most powerful supporter.

Usher not only invested financially but also personally appeared to promote his protégé. He collaborated vocally with Justin Bieber, directly taught him how to control the stage, handle the media, and even how to preserve his voice. The image of the two appearing side by side on red carpets became a symbol of generational transition at Billboard and the Grammys.

When Justin entered adulthood and became involved in a series of scandals (drag racing, arrests, rebellious attitude), their relationship faced major challenges. Unlike those who only criticized, Usher publicly defended Justin but also admitted in interviews that he was “not satisfied” with his protégé’s choices. When Justin made a strong comeback with the album Purpose and later got married to Hailey Bieber, their relationship shifted from “mentor–student” to “brothers–colleagues.”

However, it is now reported that Justin Bieber has proactively distanced himself from Usher, even unfollowing him and other close figures on Instagram. The last time the two appeared together was in 2022 at Coeur d’Alene Lake (Idaho, USA), making this recent encounter seem rather awkward. The cause of their confrontation remains unclear, but many speculate it may be related to alleged sexual predator Diddy. In the past, the mentor-student duo had close connections with Diddy.

Justin Bieber is one of the most famous pop stars in the world, born in 1994 in Canada and discovered through YouTube cover videos at a young age. He quickly entered the music industry under Usher’s support and released major hits such as Baby, Sorry, and Love Yourself, becoming a global phenomenon. Throughout his career, Bieber has repeatedly transformed his image, from a teen idol to a mature artist with a diverse musical style ranging from pop and R&B to EDM. However, his personal life also attracted attention due to numerous controversies in his youth before becoming more stable after marrying Hailey Bieber and focusing on mental health.

Meanwhile, Usher, born in 1978 in the United States, is an icon of R&B with a career spanning decades. He is known for successful albums like Confessions and hit songs such as Yeah!, Burn, and U Got It Bad. Not only a singer, Usher is also a producer and talent scout, most notably discovering Justin Bieber. With his significant influence, he is considered one of the most impactful R&B artists in the modern music industry.

Both Justin Bieber and Usher are major stars in the industry.