Usher’s Son Naviyd Stole His Phone to DM PinkPantheress

Usher’s teenage son Naviyd connected with his “favorite artist” PinkPantheress in a sneaky — still efficient — way.

Usher, 45, shared a “quick storytime” by way of his Instagram Tales on Thursday, April 25, about how Naviyd, 15, stole his mobile phone to DM PinkPantheress, 23, “about a 7 days or so ago,” and he shared screenshots of the messages.

“Hello, this is Usher’s son Naviyd. I’m you [sic] correct largest admirer you should follow me back again,” the teen wrote, such as his Instagram take care of.

Usher turned aware of what took place soon after PinkPantheress replied, “This is wild,” and he didn’t figure out her account. Having said that, he was nonetheless keen on generating his son happy and took PinkPantheress up on her offer you when she wrote, “I’d like to host y’all at the following show.”

Usher achieved out yet again to exhibit his appreciation to the up-and-coming artist, producing, “My son is at you [sic] show tonight. I had to deliver him taking into consideration his level of determination and creativity. To figure out getting your consideration through stealing my phone … that’s commitment. With any luck ,, you men get to connection.”

Naviyd appeared to have an extraordinary time at PinkPantheress’ display and acquired to meet up with the artist, in accordance to Instagram shots he posted on April 21, which bundled a screenshot of PinkPantheress FaceTiming with Usher.

Soon after sharing the full rundown of what occurred, Usher wrote his “parental takeaway” through his Instagram Stories.

“This was a terrific minute for Naviyd … this was him movin on one thing he was passionate about,” Usher wrote. “Yes … he violated my rely on in the procedure and for that I will by no means belief him close to my mobile phone, but I ought to have recognised improved.”

He continued, “Nonetheless, I respect the hustle and him makin [it] occur. From a text, to a live performance, to the artist. He masterminded this full thing and produced it take place.”

Usher shares Naviyd and his brother, Usher “Cinco” V, 16, with his ex-wife, Tameka Foster, as nicely as daughter Sovereign Bo, 3, and son Sire Castrello, 2, with his wife, Jenn Goicoechea.

Regardless of his music vocation acquiring a significant resurgence in the past handful of yrs, which includes a Las Vegas residency and undertaking at Tremendous Bowl LVIII, Usher’s key target is getting a “present” father in his children’s lives.

“Being existing is essential. I make confident to keep readily available as a dad at all moments for my children, though keeping committed to the detail that sparked my passion at a pretty young age,” the singer explained to Ebony in November 2023. “I hope that it’s an inspiration to my young ones. I have this dynamic that is effective for me. My operate permits me to be equipped to invest sizeable amounts of time with my kids and also be ready to remain fully commited to what it is I like to do. But, that balance is not simple.”