Usher has revealed that his son Naviyd Ely, 15, stole his phone to message PinkPantheress.
The singer, 45, took to his Instagram to share the hilarious story with fans.
The Grammy winner began the story by saying: “So…a week or so ago my son, Naviyd, stole my phone so he could dm his favorite artist.”
Usher said he noticed the DM while doing a check of his messages on his account.
He continued: “Now I just so happened to check my DMs earlier this past week and saw a message exchange from someone with a Powerpuff girl as their profile pic…so I’m like the hell is this.”
“I opened it and I’m like oh this boy done DMd this girl from my damn phone…,” he joked.
The singer revelaed he then apologised to PinkPantheress saying, “I’m so sorry … my son is a super fan.”
The Boy’s a Liar singer was understanding about the situation, replying that it was no bother and went on to invite the family to a show.
Usher confessed he was conflicted about whether or not he should take up to offer and let Naviyd go.
He said: “I had to act like he wasn’t allowed to go… BUT…because my son is such a fan of her artistry…I decided to let him go.”
“I had to send him considering his level of dedication and creativity…to figure out getting your attention through stealing my phone…that’s commitment. Hopefully you guys get to link,” he continued.
Usher shared a “parental takeaway” from the whole situation, and explained: “This was a great moment for Naviyd … this was on him movin on something he was passionate about.”
“Yes … he violated my trust in the process and for that I will never trust him around my phone, but I should have know better.”
He continued: “Nonetheless, I appreciate the hustle and him makin it happen. From a text, to a concert, to the artist. He masterminded this whole thing and made it happen.”
Usher is father to four children, sons Usher ‘Cinco’ Raymond V, 16, and Naviyd Ely, 15, with Tamika Foster – who was married to from 2007 to 2009.
He the shares daughter Sovereign Bo, 3, and son Sire Castrello, 2, with Jenn Goicoechea – the two got married this past February.
