Usher Reveals He Won ‘Bidding War’ With Justin Timberlake For Justin Bieber

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Usher recently shared an interesting tidbit about a past encounter with Justin Bieber, revealing that he outbid Justin Timberlake to sign the young talent onto his record label. In a candid interview with People, Usher disclosed the details of the bidding war that took place back in 2008.

Usher’s Winning Strategy

During the interview, Usher recounted how he met Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun and made the decision to bring Bieber onto his record label. However, before sealing the deal, he found himself in a bidding war with none other than Justin Timberlake. Usher emphasized that he had to pull out a thicker wad of cash than Timberlake, ultimately securing Bieber’s talent for his own.

Friendly Competition

Despite the competitive nature of the bidding war, Usher made it clear that there were no hard feelings between him and Timberlake. In fact, he even used Timberlake’s name to his advantage, playfully pointing out to Bieber that if he chose Usher, he would be the only “Justin” around. Usher also expressed admiration for Timberlake’s artistry and even expressed interest in collaborating on an album with the former *NSYNC star.

Respect and Recognition

Usher concluded the interview by acknowledging Timberlake’s influence and contribution to the music industry, stating that artists like Timberlake should be recognized for their unique talents and the impact they have made. This revelation comes on the heels of Usher headlining the Super Bowl Halftime show, an event that Bieber opted not to participate in despite Usher’s direct outreach.