Usher blasted for postponing opening night of tour mere hours before showtime
Usher’s fans are not happy with the singer after he announced the postponement of his “Past, Present, and Future” tour just hours before he was set to take the stage on opening night in Atlanta.
The singer — who’s been known to go the extra mile to maintain his fit physique — took to Instagram on Wednesday and told his followers that he would be postponing the tour as he gives “[his] body a second 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,” he wrote. “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.”
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 promising that his team would update fans with the rescheduled date soon.
“I can’t wait to celebrate this legacy with you,” he finished.
Fans were quick to share their grievances after many traveled to see the singer in concert.
“I drove hrs to see you tonight, all the rehearsal you been posting and what not and now today you postponed the opening day?! This is crazy!!!!” one fan wrote in the comments section of Usher’s social media post.
“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 tho”
Another Instagram user said: “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.”
“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!” someone else said.
“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.”
In May, Usher canceled his “Lovers & Friends” festival in a similar fashion — hours before showtime. However, that decision was made based on bad weather.
