Usher Criticized for Last-Minute Postponement of Tour’s Opening Night

Usher’s fans are expressing their disappointment after the singer announced the postponement of his “Past, Present, and Future” tour just hours before its scheduled opening night in Atlanta.

The singer, renowned for his dedication to maintaining a fit physique, reached out to his fans via Instagram on Wednesday. He explained that the postponement was necessary to give his body some time to rest and heal.

“For my 30 plus year career, 100% of my blood, sweat, and tears has gone into putting on the best performance and creating a memorable experience for my fans,” Usher shared. “I have every intention of doing that for this tour as well, which is why I have decided to postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date to give my body a second to rest and heal.”

“You’re still going to get a bit of the past, some of the present, and a unique look into the future on the rescheduled date, but you’ll also be getting 100% of me,” Usher added.

The “Good, Good” singer continued, “The last thing I want to ever do is disappoint you, the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this tour to start. However, I wouldn’t be the entertainer that I am if I can’t physically give you my best.”

He concluded his statement by assuring fans that his team would update them with the rescheduled date soon. “I can’t wait to celebrate this legacy with you,” he said.

Fans quickly voiced their frustrations, especially those who had traveled to see him in concert. “I drove hours to see you tonight, all the rehearsal you’ve been posting and what not, and now today you postponed the opening day?! This is crazy!!!!” one disgruntled fan wrote in the comments section of Usher’s social media post.

Another fan commented, “You had since February to get it together. I’m upset and very at that. You knew this since last night, I bet you do the concert on Friday and Saturday though.”

Another Instagram user expressed their shock, “Canceling the day of is crazy! After spending money for tickets, flight, hotel, and more, and to be in ATL when the announcement is made is insane.”

One distressed fan added, “To whomever has normalized canceling shows hours before that people have planned for months in advance, including travel, childcare, work, hotel accommodations, business adjustments, etc. it is NOT OK. STOP IT!”

“Extenuating circumstances occur, but this is a sloppy business practice and totally unacceptable. His rest schedule post-Super Bowl should have taken into account the start of this tour and managed accordingly and should not have taken him or his team by surprise,” another fan argued.

Notably, in May, Usher canceled his “Lovers & Friends” festival in a similar last-minute fashion, citing bad weather as the reason for the decision.

As Usher fans await further information on the rescheduled concert date, many remain hopeful that the entertainer will deliver the unforgettable performance they have anticipated.

Source: Page Six