Usher joins Kamala Harris campaign as concerns over past ties to Diddy resurface

Usher is set to join Vice President Kamala Harris on her campaign trail in Atlanta this weekend, but his involvement is sparking concerns due to past connections to Sean "Diddy" Combs. According to Atlanta News First, Usher will appear at a rally with Harris on October 19.

Social media users expressed discontent with Harris's choice, highlighting Usher's ties to Diddy, who was recently arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. One Twitter user remarked, "How to commit political suicide... Kamala Harris bringing in Lizzo and Usher into rallies when Diddy was just arrested... yet she's the prosecutor?" Another commented, "Harris is campaigning with Usher, who's being discussed heavily because of his associations with #Diddy and bringing Bieber to him. The optics are so bad for her right now."

In addition to his association with Diddy, Usher was involved in a 2017 legal controversy where he was accused of exposing individuals to herpes, as reported by CBS News. Usher has denied the claims, and several cases were settled out of court. Despite this, his connection to Diddy is drawing renewed attention as Harris’s campaign unfolds.

The resurfacing of these past controversies has prompted some to question the decision to include Usher in Harris’s campaign. Despite this, Usher remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, and his participation is part of a larger effort to mobilize voters ahead of the 2024 election.