Usher Under Fire for Visiting Russell Simmons in Bali
Usher is facing criticism for his recent visit to Russell Simmons in Bali, Indonesia.
Simmons, a music mogul, has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
In a video posted to Instagram, Simmons is seen thanking Usher for visiting him in Bali.
The two men are also seen doing yoga together.
Usher has not commented on the visit, but many people on social media have criticized him for associating with Simmons.
“I’m so disappointed in Usher,” one Twitter user wrote. “He knows about all the allegations against Russell Simmons, but he still chose to visit him. What a message that sends.”
Another Twitter user wrote, “Usher needs to be held accountable for his actions. He can’t just pretend like he doesn’t know what Russell Simmons has been accused of.”
The visit comes at a time when Usher is already facing scrutiny. He is one of several men named in a lawsuit filed against Diddy, alleging sexual misconduct.
It remains to be seen how the visit to Simmons will affect Usher’s career. However, it is clear that the public is not happy with his decision to associate with Simmons.
In addition to the criticism from the public, Usher’s visit to Simmons has also been condemned by several advocacy groups.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) released a statement saying that Usher’s visit “sends a dangerous message that sexual assault is acceptable.”
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) also released a statement, saying that Usher’s visit “is a slap in the face to survivors of sexual assault.”
Usher has not responded to the criticism from RAINN, the NSVRC, or other advocacy groups.
It remains to be seen whether Usher will address the controversy surrounding his visit to Simmons. However, it is clear that the visit has damaged his reputation and made him a target of public scrutiny.