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LisaRaye McCoy expressed her views on the recent incident involving a Usher fan who was invited onstage during a concert but was quickly removed. McCoy discussed this topic on her new YouTube show, ‘Sh*t Chat.
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LisaRaye McCoy Critiques Usher Fan’s Response on YouTube
“When you attend a Chris Brown and Usher concert, we have seen enough to understand what is expected from the women chosen for that part of the show,” she stated. “If you go up there and act differently than what’s anticipated, people will look at you like you’re the odd one out, as if to say, ‘Where have you been? Under a rock? This is how it goes.’”
The star of ‘The Players Club’ didn’t hold back, asserting that Cheyenne should have stayed in her seat.
“I understand she has a boyfriend and maybe she’s not that type of girl. if you’re not that type of girl, then you should’ve remained seated. It doesn’t matter how attractive you are. You know what I mean?… That’s just how it works. When you’re up there, you are part of the show. Period. That’s the expectation. You can’t pretend you didn’t know that,” she added.
“Her response was a bit excessive,” the actress continued. “She came on strong. It felt like a mix of pretty privilege and just being ladylike. I was surprised. It was overwhelming. I believe there’s a more graceful way to communicate her stance without opening a can of worms. The backlash is inevitable.”
Fans Rally Behind LisaRaye’s Perspective
Instagram users quickly echoed McCoy’s sentiments regarding Cheyenne’s actions and comments, showing no leniency towards her.
User @lulu_la_veganbod commented, “She knew what she was getting into… she went backstage for her moment and claimed it 😂 it’s a lottery for which performer chooses you.”
@deonna_tamar stated, “Absolutely!! She earns every bit of backlash for her reaction towards Usher!”
User @hendersonjess remarked, “What Lisa said! That’s part of the show! She could have easily declined. We didn’t even get to hear Usher sing “Can You Handle It” after that distraction!‼️”
User @t_baby83 shared, “😂😂😂I’m a huge fan of Lisa Raye!”
@mizzuniqueme13 added, “Yes! I totally agree with Lisa Raye, Ughhh👏😂.”
User @shontan_godwin_ posted, “Everyone knows what happens on stage.”
@finechina_aja commented, “I agree!!! She knew what she was signing up for!!! Next!!!
One user offered a more understanding viewpoint towards Cheyenne. @ellisjai_styled remarked, “She wanted Chris and I can’t blame her.”
Cheyenne Responds Defiantly to Fans While Usher Reacts
After facing criticism for her actions, Cheyenne took to Facebook to express her feelings, and her comments did not sit well with many.
“First off, NOBODY declines to go on stage,” she asserted. “I looked great, and you thought I wasn’t going to let THOUSANDS of people see me?? On the big screen, where you will never be????… Their team approached us and moved us to VIP before the show even began !! PRETTY PRIVILEGES something you will never understand!! They don’t disclose why you’re going up there!! Did y’all expect me to perform sexual acts on him?? CHATT PEOPLE AREN’T USED TO ANYTHING. That would have been the most exciting thing to happen in your boring lives!! F*ck y’all, DISRESPECTFULLY.”
She also told TMZ that her preference is Chris Brown over Usher, suggesting that her experience would have differed had she been chosen to perform with him.
Usher addressed the situation during his concert in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, July 28. While welcoming another fan onstage for a similar segment, he gave a cautionary message.
“Before we get started, don’t come up here if you don’t want to be here,” Usher warned, eliciting laughter from the audience. “God doesn’t favor the unkind, but he certainly has no affection for pretty privilege either.”
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