gandorb said:

mjscarousal said:

Usher has horrible horrible management. He denies sleeping with the woman but doesn't want to deny the court documents that reveals he settled a case in which a woman accused him of giving her herpes??? Doesn't deny giving a man herpes? But he feels it's more important to deny he slept with a woman because she is not his type? Usher needs to get a lawyer and settle quietly.

Maybe he was most concerned that people would think he slept with a heavy set woman. Much more important then spreading herpes, perhaps living a double life, etc. Priorities?????

He didn't think it through did he, if true...

SoulAlive said:

214 said:

I want the man that is accusin him to come forward, that would be interesting.

If this case goes to trial and that man gets on the stand and tells his story,Usher's career will be over.That's why I say he should just pay him off now.

Why is that? there is not crime in sleeping with men, is there any rumours about him being gay or bi?

SoulAlive said:

214 said:

I want the man that is accusin him to come forward, that would be interesting.

If this case goes to trial and that man gets on the stand and tells his story,Usher's career will be over.That's why I say he should just pay him off now.

Why is that? there is not crime in sleeping with men, is there any rumours about him being gay or bi?

214 said:

SoulAlive said:

214 said:

Why is that? there is not crime in sleeping with men, is there any rumours about him being gay or bi?

In the R&B/hip-hop world,being bisexual (downlow) won't be accepted.Notice that Tevin Campbell never had another hit record after his "incident".I know it's harsh and unfair,but that's the reality

That is true unfortunately but if Usher had headed off these allegations publicly when a woman accused him years ago it would be nothing but rumor and innuendo.

PatrickS77 said:

SoulAlive said:

PatrickS77 said:

I was responding to what SoulAlive said. Paying is the wrong way. And Michael is the perfect example. They wouldn't have tried it again, had he gone to court the first time around. Maybe he still would be around. I don't care whether you think that's silly.

but what if he had gone to court and got convicted by a jury? He chose to avoid all that by opening his wallet and honestly,that makes sense.These type of trials go on for awhile and it all becomes a media circus,with so many scandalous,embarrassing details brought up in court.It is totally understandable why a celebrity would want to avoid all that.

Maybe, but now it is headed in that direction years later...

SoulAlive said:

PatrickS77 said:

I was responding to what SoulAlive said. Paying is the wrong way. And Michael is the perfect example. They wouldn't have tried it again, had he gone to court the first time around. Maybe he still would be around. I don't care whether you think that's silly.

but what if he had gone to court and got convicted by a jury? He chose to avoid all that by opening his wallet and honestly,that makes sense.These type of trials go on for awhile and it all becomes a media circus,with so many scandalous,embarrassing details brought up in court.It is totally understandable why a celebrity would want to avoid all that.

Yes. It's the easy way out and totally understandable, why someone would go that route, especially if you could get convicted for something you didn't do, but at the end of the day, it doesn't look good and will come back to bite you in the ass. That's what we're witnessing right now. It sends a message that there might be easy money to be made, because he rather pays than going to court.

Thafuk kind of name is Quantasia?

connorhawke said:

2045RadicalMattZ said:

connorhawke said:

Thafuk kind of name is Quantasia?

Sounds like a "making fun of black ppls names" name. ..don't it? Like something from a skit. [Edited 8/9/17 18:53pm]

Or Asians .

PatrickS77 said:

StrangeButTrue said:

This feels more Charlie Sheenish than Michael Jacksonesque.

mjscarousal said:

Usher has horrible horrible management. He denies sleeping with the woman but doesn't want to deny the court documents that reveals he settled a case in which a woman accused him of giving her herpes??? Doesn't deny giving a man herpes? But he feels it's more important to deny he slept with a woman because she is not his type? Usher needs to get a lawyer and settle quietly.

SoulAlive said:

mjscarousal said:

Usher has horrible horrible management. He denies sleeping with the woman but doesn't want to deny the court documents that reveals he settled a case in which a woman accused him of giving her herpes??? Doesn't deny giving a man herpes? But he feels it's more important to deny he slept with a woman because she is not his type? Usher needs to get a lawyer and settle quietly.

I agree,it's silly for him to deny sleeping with *this* lady,but not denying the claims by the other woman and the man where are his lawyers and manager?! He needs some proper legal advice.

The settled 2012 lawsuit states Usher contracted herpes in 2009 or 2010. Sharpton and the other two anonymous plaintiffs say their sexual contacts with Usher occurred after 2012.

Since his STD status was revealed a few weeks ago, Usher and his reps have remained silent on the matter, neither confirming nor denying the allegations.

Lisa Bloom says other clients have contacted her and she may file additional lawsuits against Usher on their behalf.

"other clients"? uh-oh

SoulAlive said:

mjscarousal said:

Usher has horrible horrible management. He denies sleeping with the woman but doesn't want to deny the court documents that reveals he settled a case in which a woman accused him of giving her herpes??? Doesn't deny giving a man herpes? But he feels it's more important to deny he slept with a woman because she is not his type? Usher needs to get a lawyer and settle quietly.

I agree,it's silly for him to deny sleeping with *this* lady,but not denying the claims by the other woman and the man where are his lawyers and manager?! He needs some proper legal advice.

SoulAlive said:

mjscarousal said:

SoulAlive said:

I agree,it's silly for him to deny sleeping with *this* lady,but not denying the claims by the other woman and the man where are his lawyers and manager?! He needs some proper legal advice.

Usher looks guilty not because of the first settlement but because of his SILENCE and his refusal to defend himself against these serious allegations. If the settlement was false he could have just SAID that and sued! Even if it wasn't false he could have explained why he settled with a dignified response. Not saying anything is why these allegations are not going anywhere and makes him vulnerable for more people to make accusations against him(whether true or untrue). I don't know what his team is doing. It's sad to see his career end like this. He should have made a statement a month ago, it's too late to defend himself people have their minds made up and this scandal has gotten out of control. He need to sue or settle at this point and he needs to do it quickly.
[Edited 8/10/17 2:26am]

2045RadicalMattZ said:

mjscarousal said:

Usher looks guilty not because of the first settlement but because of his SILENCE and his refusal to defend himself against these serious allegations. If the settlement was false he could have just SAID that and sued! Even if it wasn't false he could have explained why he settled with a dignified response. Not saying anything is why these allegations are not going anywhere and makes him vulnerable for more people to make accusations against him(whether true or untrue). I don't know what his team is doing. It's sad to see his career end like this. He should have made a statement a month ago, it's too late to defend himself people have their minds made up and this scandal has gotten out of control. He need to sue or settle at this point and he needs to do it quickly. [Edited 8/10/17 2:26am]

I dont even like USHER but why would his entire career be over?

I hope you are kidding. He is getting old and his record sales and output have been poor at best. These factors along with a man saying he got herpes from Usher via a relationship are the end of the road.

There are no black openly gay RnB singers that are successully selling recorded music. This is not something that is going to change since most RnB singers have an image of being a lady's man which is the image that Usher had.

In addtion, if he did not disclouse his status he is about as scum bag level that you can go down to. I am not sure that there is any come back from this at all.

214 said:

SoulAlive said:

214 said: If this case goes to trial and that man gets on the stand and tells his story,Usher's career will be over.That's why I say he should just pay him off now.

Why is that? there is not crime in sleeping with men, is there any rumours about him being gay or bi?

There are very few black male singers who haven't been accused of being gay or bisexual. As far as Usher being with men, it wouldn't surprise me. Many "straight" men who are promiscuous are also sexually fluid. I have known A LOT of men like that. People are in denial and just don't like to imagine it.

SoulAlive said:

214 said:

I want the man that is accusin him to come forward, that would be interesting.

If this case goes to trial and that man gets on the stand and tells his story,Usher's career will be over.That's why I say he should just pay him off now.

I agree. Pay him off NOW!!! It's always been odd to me in the world of black music, a male singer can be gay and still have a successful career as long as he doesn't talk about it. Luther and Freddie are prime examples. Everyone knew they were gay, yet they continued to record songs about being in love with women and their female fans ate it all up like candy!

laurarichardson said:

kitbradley said:

You guys (and gals) are aware that at the moment....even the original "radaronline" report is unsubstantiated?


What if the pay off or payout was to some sort of infidelity rather than a herpes claim?

Right now - nothing is 100%.

2045RadicalMattZ said:

2045RadicalMattZ said:

You guys (and gals) are aware that at the moment....even the original "radaronline" report is unsubstantiated?


What if the pay off or payout was to some sort of infidelity rather than a herpes claim?

Right now - nothing is 100%.

Usher had yet to issue any statement about the orignal court document. I am not sure why anyone would pay someone 1.1 million because they were cheating with them while married to someone else.

If the doc is fake it is easy to prove and Usher should be suing Radar On line right now.

Usher Herpes Lawsuit: Cel... Billboard

Celebrity Lawyer Lisa Bloom Seeks 'Justice and Accountability' in Herpes Lawsuit Against Usher: Exclusive

"I have looked at the allegations that my clients have made very carefully. There is corroboration with those claims. I believe them to be credible. I wouldn't have brought this case if I didn't think they were credible. Many people come to me with all kinds of claims and cases, most of which I reject. This is a case I took because I find them to be credible.

I don't know Usher's side of the story. I'm open to hearing it. So far, we have not heard it, other than his people saying that he doesn't like plus-sized women, which is not credible. So I'm reserving judgment. I'm not the judge and jury here. I'm the attorney for the plaintiffs and I find them credible. Some of them have photos. They have friends who saw Usher coming in into the hotel room. So there is substantial evidence here."

SoulAlive said: