Fifteen years after Usher helped kickstart Justin Bieber’s career, he’s still keeping an eye on his mentee.
In an interview, the 43-year-old music mogul gave an update on Bieber’s health following the ‘Yummy’ singer’s shocking reveal in June that he’d been struggling with facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
When asked about his friend’s condition, Usher revealed that he and Bieber had just recently hung out together on vacation.
“He is doing great,” Usher said. “Seeing him on vacation, we managed to hang out with each other, and I think that whatever he may be experiencing right now, it’s actually really great to see that he has the support from his fans and his family”.
“As an artist, I think we are all going to experience some things that people may not necessarily understand. I think [Justin] has obviously taken the world on a journey. I am happy that I was at the beginning of and I am still a part of to this day, as a friend”.
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Usher also spoke about his upcoming show, ‘My Way: The Las Vegas Residency’, which he says was created with his fans in mind.
“It’s all about giving the ladies what they want to see, you know?” he said of the July 17 – Aug. 14 show. “It’s about giving Vegas something they may not have experienced before… So many things throughout my career, Broadway, acting, skating, hit records, dancing, I try to put all of those things into my show”.
Details of Beiber’s Ramsay Hunt
Bieber first revealed his diagnosis in an Instagram video, in which he showed on camera how one half of his face couldn’t move while the other half continued blinking and smiling as usual. The syndrome was the reason the ‘Lonely’ singer had to postpone his ‘Justice Tour’.
In the video, the two-time Grammy winner points out the physical effects he’s experiencing.
Justin, pointing to the impacted areas said: “As you can see, this eye is not blinking, I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move. So full paralysis on this side of my face. So, for those who are frustrated by the cancellations of my next shows, I’m just physically obviously not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious, as you can see. I wish this wasn’t the case, but obviously, my body’s telling me I got to slow down”.
Bieber noted he’d be taking some rest and try to get himself back to full health so he can get back to performing.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome happens when a case of the shingles impacts the facial nerve near the ear. It can cause a painful rash as well as paralysis and hearing loss. The medical center also explained that Ramsay Hunt is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, but that quick treatment can reduce the risk of complications.
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