Usher and Justin Bieber have heated exchange at Beyoncé's Oscars after-party

Usher and Justin Bieber had a heated exchange at an Oscars after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z on Sunday night, according to multiple sources.

Witnesses at the star-studded event have been discussing the incident between the two singers, with some claiming it escalated into a physical altercation. However, sources connected to Bieber tell TMZ there was no physical contact, describing the encounter instead as a "heated exchange" initiated when Usher approached Bieber with "energy and anger."

The nature of their dispute remains unclear, though sources indicate it did not drag on. Representatives for Usher have not responded to requests for comment.

According to insiders close to Bieber, the pop star has been working to distance himself from figures in his past, with one source claiming he "has always been rude to Usher."

The altercation took place against the backdrop of one of Oscars weekend's most exclusive gatherings. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's guest list included Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Kendall Jenner, Megan Fox, Sofia Vergara, Vin Diesel, and Hailey Bieber, among others.

Usher and Bieber share a long history in the music industry. Usher played a significant role in mentoring a young Bieber alongside Scooter Braun during the early stages of his career. The two were last spotted together publicly in 2022 at Coeur d'Alene Lake in Idaho.

There is no indication that law enforcement became involved in the incident.

The reported tension adds another chapter to the complicated dynamic between the former mentor and protégé, though neither party has publicly addressed the situation.