Usher's Cherry Stunt Sparks Viral Allergy Scare

Usher's tradition of feeding cherries to female fans at his concerts, which began during his Las Vegas residency, has led to both viral moments and controversy. At a recent London show, he narrowly avoided a medical emergency after attempting to feed cherries to a fan with an allergy, initially missing her warning due to crowd noise and later joking about needing an EpiPen. The incident was recorded and quickly went viral on social media, with many online clarifying that Usher could not hear the fan rather than being intentionally persistent. Usher previously omitted the act in the UAE due to strict public decency laws. In 2025, he recreated the cherry-feeding moment with pop star Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala, prompting a humorous exchange with her father. These episodes underscore both the popularity and unpredictability of Usher's interactive concert stunts.