Usher Shares Justin Bieber Update Amid Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Diagnosis: ‘He’s Doing Great’
19.07.2022 - 05:41
/ usmagazine.com
A longtime loyalty. Usher is sharing an update on Justin Bieber following his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis — and giving thanks to those who have stuck by his friend’s side.
“He is doing great,” Usher, 43, told Extra during an interview that was published Sunday, July 17. “Seeing him on vacation, we managed to hang out with each other, and I think that whatever he may be experiencing right now, it’s actually really great to see that he has the support from his fans and his family.”
The Voice alum, who recently went on holiday with the “Sorry” artist, 28, and his wife Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin), went on to praise the Canada native’s career path over the past decade. “[Justin] has obviously taken the world on a journey. I am happy that I was at the beginning of, and I am still a part of [his journey] to this day, as a friend,” he gushed at the time.
The Texas native and Grammy Award winner have been musically linked since 2009, collaborating on songs including 2009’s “First Dance,” “Somebody to Love (Remix),” in 2010, and 2021’s “Peaches (Remix).”
“As an artist, I think we are all going to experience some things that people may not necessarily understand,” the Yeah! singer explained to the outlet, adding that a performer’s life “comes with a great deal of pressure.”
In June, Justin, who has battled with Lyme disease for years, was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes temporary paralysis of the face. At the time, the “Love Yourself” crooner was in the midst of his Justice World Tour and forced to put the remainder of his U.S. performances on hold.
“This is pretty serious as you can see,” the “Baby” singer said in an Instagram video at the time, showing how his ability to blink and move