Usher has denied claims that he is connected with Satanism after giving a nervous speech at the NAACP Image Awards.
The R&B star was recognised at the event winning Entertainer of the Year and the President’s Award.
In his speeches that night, Usher first expressed gratitude for his family.
Usher’s Speech
He said, “They say behind or beside or with every strong man is a stronger woman, and for that I thank my mother and I thank my beautiful wife Jennifer for holding me down.”
He continued: “My kids, I love you guys so, so much. I hope that I’m an example. I’m a dad who’s just trying to get it right every day.
“I’m thankful for the support that my mother gave me for my dreams. I’m so overwhelmed with appreciation for my entire family, without them I wouldn’t be able to do this.”
The singer also honoured his mother when receiving the President’s Award, stating: “Far too often in our industry do women not get the recognition that they truly deserve.
Later, an Instagram account linked to conspiracy theorist Mark Hanalla claimed that Usher almost thanked the Devil in his speech when he stumbled over the word “depths.”
Usher responded to the claims, commenting on the post: “Get the hell outta here!! God is my lord and saviour the devil is a lie!!”
“You got me messed up!! Not today sir… I never have time for this type of stuff but today you gon hear this.”
“So I was a bit nervous and jumbled my words when speaking from my heart…
“I hate teleprompters, and they started rushing me because I was getting a bit long-winded… everybody gets nervous, especially in this position.”
“I was thanking the N double A C P and shift to the depths of my soul… when my words got mixed.”
“The devil is always at work… don’t let him use my boy. You terrible for even trying to share this.”
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