Usher Becomes Social Media Pariah Over T-Pain Remarks & Fans Demand An Apology

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T-Pain recently revealed he fell into a depression after Usher told him his use of auto-tune "f*cked up music" for "real singers."

He's known as one of the happiest, feel-good artists in the industry who only wants to put a smile on people's faces, so it came as a shock to T-Pain's fans when he revealed he fell into a depression because of something Usher said to him. We previously reported on a clip of Netflix's This is Pop where T-Pain detailed a story that allegedly occurred back in 2013 as he was on a flight to the BET Awards. Usher was also among the guests and the singer shared that a flight attendant woke him up to tell him that Usher wanted to speak to him.

What became of the conversation, said T-Pain, was his fellow hitmaking artist telling him that his use of auto-tune "f*cked up music" for "real singers." T-Pain then questioned if he really messed up the music industry. "I didn't understand. Usher was my friend... Did I f*ck up music? And that is the very moment—and I don't think I realized this for a long time—that's the very moment that started a four-year depression for me."

Reactions to this clip were swift, especially from other music industry professionals who came forward on social media to sing T-Pain's praises. They remarked how talented he is and how he didn't ruin anything but changed the game. Some people remarked that it seemed odd that Usher would make such a comment to T-Pain only to return with his auto-tune-heavy hit single, "OMG."

It's obvious that T-Pain is loved in the industry and fans know that even without auto-tune, the man has pipes. Meanwhile, the public is demanding that Usher issues an apology to T-Pain and he's being dragged until it happens. Check it out below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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