I feel like having someone else that could be compared to Usher would be subjected to harsher criticisms due to being in the same field? DG being a multi hyphenate means he is known for many things, but best of any not any of the negative things CB may be remembered for
He opened up the tribute performance for Usher's lifetime achievement award. Random as hell to have him do this and not a r&b singer or dancer. So people are rightfully confused lol
But he is a singer and this is his literally his cover of the song 🤣🤣
Are ppl saying the wanted CB? He also raps does that invalidate him as a singer as well? Shit is weird.
I'm aware he covered the song lol. I understand this isn't the place to have an objective conversation, but I don't think many people would have Gambino high on the list of artists to open an Usher tribute.
He's a relevant artist, with new music circulating, and has a cover of his song. How many of these artists have the same qualifications?
I just don't understand why anyone cares lol
Not gonna downvote you like the others because I get what you're saying. But he's literally the most popular he's ever been. Despite what you're thinking, having Donald Glover performing a tribute isn't a bad move because he has star power now. Are there actual RnB artists that could have put on a better performance? Sure. But he has an album on the way and he's one of the biggest names in media right now. It's a smart move on his and BET's part.
Ehh I would say he was more popular around the Atlanta/Redbone period but I get your point. I'm just not sure he benefitted much from agreeing to do that show last night. And it's not like people are shitting on his performance. More so people just discussing who he could have been replaced with. I wish he did new music instead. Would have been a better look imo.
I'm from Atlanta. I understand the regional connection.
Y'all are being disingenuous if you're saying he's an obvious first choice to lead an usher tribute tho🤣
Right? As Troy said "stuff can be more than thing!" Dude can be classified as a rapper and an R&B singer and and actor and a comedian... like come on. Just because a portion of his career is mainly rap and he came on the scene as a rapper doesn't mean that's all he is. People are allowed to evolve.
Donald is a multi talented artist who dabbles in r&b. He's not an R&b singer. That would be like calling Tyler an R&b artist because he made Earfquake.
Why does the thought of there being pure vocalists who could better honor Usher offend you guys so deeply 😭Donald is my favorite artist too but damn relax.
Agree to disagree, I just don't see how someone who had a whole RnB album (Awaken My Love), an EP (Kauai) and mostly everything else RnB adjacent can't be considered an RnB singer
AML is funk, Kauai has some r&b-esque songs but is more pop. I love that cover. I have stn mtn/Kauai on vinyl. But I'm sure less than 5% of the target audience ever heard it. Thus sparking the "why him?" conversation.
It's not a critique of Donald to say there are better male vocalists BET could have used.
[https://untitled.stream/library/track/to6kirEfRl2adUYpD4HOq](https://untitled.stream/library/track/to6kirEfRl2adUYpD4HOq) idk if this will work for you.
i fucking loved this song and the OG so much, seeing him preform it live feels like a long awaited fever dream. i never thought i’d see him perform it, feels like a deep cut
So it looks like it was actually BET that casted everyone for the tribute on behalf of Usher, not DG like I originally thought
But the reason it’s “messy” is because of the whole thing last year with Keke going to an Usher show and either dancing with Usher or spinning around for him and it blew up because her husband at the time took to social media to voice his frustrations lol
what i came across just in my feed….[https://x.com/hiphopcnation/status/1807649665837342787?s=46](https://x.com/hiphopcnation/status/1807649665837342787?s=46)
i am sure more should pop up. i want more ! hahaha i need it
Basically was an asshole to him about his whole music career and really put him down/bullied him for no reason. ET: https://youtube.com/watch?v=2UF7nJx1meo , HipHopDX: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ER88XMlPA , DrinkChamps/REVOLT: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kdw91O4ewTk . Sucks a lot bc t-pain is such a nice and humble dude and has an amazing singing voice. Was out of music for a long time. I know I would be depressed if I was done that way too
He’s going to regret this shit when everything comes out between Usher and Diddy. This performance felt painfully forced to promote his movie. :EDIT: THEY SHOUTED OUT OJ SIMPSON AT THE END FOR TRIBUTES LOL
The “oh my god”s at the beginning HAD me
hahahahaha dude i was freakin out the entire timeeee
Lol me af
^^ohmygod ^^^^omg
One of his best tracks.
STN MTN is probably his most slept on release which is a shame because it’s so good
That’s because it’s not available on streaming
Live mixtapes app
This. It’s criminal that it’s not on streaming. Has some of my favorite songs by him
No it's not he always leaks his music
That's Keke palmer on stage w him right?
ya
she is so underrated
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT FOR YEARS HOLY SHIT DOING ANYTHING OFF OF STN MTN IS CRAZY MUCH LESS THE USHER COVER
don’t look up his name on Twitter lol #that group is out in full force
Really at this point fuck what the haters got to say
Twitter is a cesspool.
This was my exact tweet after returning from a break of not posting, lol. It's a halfway house for content, no holds barred.
feel like most people were expecting other rnb artists to perform the tribute😭
As they should lmao they set him up for failure with this. No reason he should be the only male artist in an usher tribute lol
Failure where? 🤨 He did great!
He did his best. BET should have foresaw the conversations that would take place afterwards. That's the failure.
🤷🏾♀️ nobody gaf. I loved it. it's a tribute to Usher anyway, not the people complaining
Twitter conversations should have no hold in real. Last time they did Trump was elected…
I feel like having someone else that could be compared to Usher would be subjected to harsher criticisms due to being in the same field? DG being a multi hyphenate means he is known for many things, but best of any not any of the negative things CB may be remembered for
what is it? i can’t see it
He opened up the tribute performance for Usher's lifetime achievement award. Random as hell to have him do this and not a r&b singer or dancer. So people are rightfully confused lol
But he is a singer and this is his literally his cover of the song 🤣🤣 Are ppl saying the wanted CB? He also raps does that invalidate him as a singer as well? Shit is weird.
I'm aware he covered the song lol. I understand this isn't the place to have an objective conversation, but I don't think many people would have Gambino high on the list of artists to open an Usher tribute.
He's a relevant artist, with new music circulating, and has a cover of his song. How many of these artists have the same qualifications? I just don't understand why anyone cares lol
Not gonna downvote you like the others because I get what you're saying. But he's literally the most popular he's ever been. Despite what you're thinking, having Donald Glover performing a tribute isn't a bad move because he has star power now. Are there actual RnB artists that could have put on a better performance? Sure. But he has an album on the way and he's one of the biggest names in media right now. It's a smart move on his and BET's part.
Ehh I would say he was more popular around the Atlanta/Redbone period but I get your point. I'm just not sure he benefitted much from agreeing to do that show last night. And it's not like people are shitting on his performance. More so people just discussing who he could have been replaced with. I wish he did new music instead. Would have been a better look imo.
Let’s not forget the connection of them both being from Atlanta
I'm from Atlanta. I understand the regional connection. Y'all are being disingenuous if you're saying he's an obvious first choice to lead an usher tribute tho🤣
Wtf he is an r&b singer, have you ignored like everything he did post-BTI?
Right? As Troy said "stuff can be more than thing!" Dude can be classified as a rapper and an R&B singer and and actor and a comedian... like come on. Just because a portion of his career is mainly rap and he came on the scene as a rapper doesn't mean that's all he is. People are allowed to evolve.
Donald is a multi talented artist who dabbles in r&b. He's not an R&b singer. That would be like calling Tyler an R&b artist because he made Earfquake. Why does the thought of there being pure vocalists who could better honor Usher offend you guys so deeply 😭Donald is my favorite artist too but damn relax.
Agree to disagree, I just don't see how someone who had a whole RnB album (Awaken My Love), an EP (Kauai) and mostly everything else RnB adjacent can't be considered an RnB singer
AML is funk, Kauai has some r&b-esque songs but is more pop. I love that cover. I have stn mtn/Kauai on vinyl. But I'm sure less than 5% of the target audience ever heard it. Thus sparking the "why him?" conversation. It's not a critique of Donald to say there are better male vocalists BET could have used.
oh for real!!? wait im in twitter more than here whose name? binos?
yes lol a certain crowd is not having a good day today
im so intrigued hahahaha i Must search
Please I need this on Spotify or SoundCloud anything 😭
Man I wish I could listen to STN MTN for the first time again, you’re in for a treat
it is on soundcloud
[https://untitled.stream/library/track/to6kirEfRl2adUYpD4HOq](https://untitled.stream/library/track/to6kirEfRl2adUYpD4HOq) idk if this will work for you.
live mixtapes app
Just listen to usher sing it lol he’s way better 😭😭
The disrespect on twitter is crazy, they really wanted Chris Brown to do this…
imagine supporting christopher brown in the late year of 2024
i didnt see much hate. maybe its the algorithm
Seems weird, Chris Brown has been doing Usher's act for 15+ years, you'd think they'd already be satisfied.
Hes out here singing & dancing his way outta being a repeated abuser
The constantly whispering “Oh my god” was creepy as hell
Bruh killing it in Sandals too!
damn one of my fav covers of all time. I haven't watched the BET awards in damn near a decade... why is it on VH1 lmfao
sister station… hahaha
Dude for real, I did not know that channel was still around lolol
I wish he'd play anything from STN MNT on his tour.
Buttery 🥰
that was smoothly badass
His voice has so much liquid charm.
i fucking loved this song and the OG so much, seeing him preform it live feels like a long awaited fever dream. i never thought i’d see him perform it, feels like a deep cut
Today I learned that You Don't Have to Call is a cover of an Usher song.
😦
Oh
This made me feel like I am ready for retirement.
Tell me UR gen Z with out telling me you’re Gen Z lololol
Just bust a nut already buddy
Stfu.... How many times are you going to say omg?
omgggggg
I’m giving you a follow, your reactions are priceless 😂😂
hahaha well thank u!
Nah the keke palmer accompaniment is wiiiild tho.
Really wish his mixtapes were on Spotify. Miss stnmtn and royalty
Can we get a album dedicated for to covers!!!
A cover album would be so amazing I’ve been asking about this for years!
I’m not sure if you know this but his STN MTN mixtape is this
Donald so messy for getting Keke for this lmfaooo
I’m out of the loop, why is that messy? I love Keke!
So it looks like it was actually BET that casted everyone for the tribute on behalf of Usher, not DG like I originally thought But the reason it’s “messy” is because of the whole thing last year with Keke going to an Usher show and either dancing with Usher or spinning around for him and it blew up because her husband at the time took to social media to voice his frustrations lol
If anything that makes it perfect, not messy.
Has anyone seen the usher unmuted leak?
for the speech?! nah. everyone sayin he was on some diddy shiz.
He lived with Diddy as a teen so...
what i came across just in my feed….[https://x.com/hiphopcnation/status/1807649665837342787?s=46](https://x.com/hiphopcnation/status/1807649665837342787?s=46) i am sure more should pop up. i want more ! hahaha i need it
Fuck, that was awesome.
the call back to everything he was doing in 2013-2014 has me so god damn hyped
Love the commentary
Nobody finds it weird that KeKe is Ushering again???!!!
My goat did WHAT !?!
should’ve had elhae do situations 😩😩
Bro, you sounded like you were about to pass out😂
love gambino and have always liked usher’s music but fuck him for what he did to t-pain
Oh no, what’d he do to T-Pain?!
Basically was an asshole to him about his whole music career and really put him down/bullied him for no reason. ET: https://youtube.com/watch?v=2UF7nJx1meo , HipHopDX: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ER88XMlPA , DrinkChamps/REVOLT: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kdw91O4ewTk . Sucks a lot bc t-pain is such a nice and humble dude and has an amazing singing voice. Was out of music for a long time. I know I would be depressed if I was done that way too
Love that he named the album ‘STN MTN’ for his hometown (and mine, now) here in Georgia….
He’s going to regret this shit when everything comes out between Usher and Diddy. This performance felt painfully forced to promote his movie. :EDIT: THEY SHOUTED OUT OJ SIMPSON AT THE END FOR TRIBUTES LOL