Usher Explains Why His Fans Get The Cherry Experience At His Shows

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Usher has gone on record to let everyone know why he feeds fans cherries during his performances. During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” the singer opened up about the famous cherry moments that go viral.

The singer explained that the purpose was to “give women freedom to have fun at the concert”. He also appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show and told the host the origin story of how the cherries came about. 

“Well, it started with strawberries in Vegas. So, you know, I just figured we just try all the fruits until we figure out which one works the best,” he said.

Usher also told Hudson it’s just all harmless fun and that his intent isn’t to break up homes.

“But cherries were something that I felt was fun and just kind of active. It was a bit erotic,” he continued.