Usher’s Rumor Rant

It’s always good to see pop stars that give back to their fans. And Usher was spotted showing some love to a few lucky autograph seekers yesterday.

The “You Remind Me” crooner was spotted on his way into the Hot 97 radio station studios in New York City’s West Village to promote his new album Here I Stand.

And during his appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live this past Tuesday, Usher took a moment and unleashed his frustration with the rumors that have been circulating about him and his wife.

“There was a little rumor earlier this week about [my wife and I] separating. It ain’t true. [We’re] in love. Matter of fact, I’m tired of people continuing to talk so much trash about me. ... My wife is not 40 years old. I love her to death and I’m a black, strong man in America standing up for my people—as a man to my wife, to my son, to my family.”

As he walked toward the camera, he continued, “And my wife had nothing to do with me firing my mother [as my manager]—nothing like that, that’s trash. I hear y’all talking crazy out there. [Tameka] is a beautiful black woman. Stop. Stop talking. And I love her. Stop it.”