On September 22, Usher clarified that his Twitter account was hacked, debunking rumors that he had deleted his posts. He tweeted, “Account got hacked and damn y’all ran with it!” alongside a lighthearted tone, indicating he would be performing at the Intuit Dome that night. The day before, over 7,000 of his tweets had vanished, but approximately 6,800 have since been restored.
This incident coincided with a rise in cyberattacks on Twitter, with other artists like Latto, Doja Cat, and Flo Milli also experiencing similar account hijackings in recent months. Speculation around Usher’s account disappearance intensified due to the recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs, a long-time collaborator of Usher’s, who is facing serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Although some fans connected the timing of the events, Usher has not been implicated in any wrongdoing related to Diddy’s legal troubles.
Usher is currently on his “PAST PRESENT FUTURE TOUR,” which includes upcoming performances in cities like Oakland and Dallas following his shows in Los Angeles. This tour follows his notable Super Bowl LVIII halftime show and a successful residency in Las Vegas. Additionally, he has announced a collaboration with Coke Studios, expressing excitement about engaging with fans through music.